New road widening projects, closures to begin Oct. 17 in Berrien County
The Berrien County Road Department announced several new road improvement projects today (Tuesday) to improve the safety of high-traffic roads for Berrien County drivers. For about three weeks beginning Monday, October 17, Red Bud Trail between M-139
Curious Kids Museum Gives SJ Commission An Update
The Curious Kids’ Museum in St. Joseph remains closed from a fire this summer and executive director Lori Marciniak says they have a plan for reopening. She spoke to the St. Joseph City Commission this week about
Local students named to President’s, Dean’s List at Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College has announced the names of 199 students recognized for academic achievement during the 2022 Summer semester. There were 11 students named to the President’s List, achieving a 4.0 GPA at full-time status. The Dean’s
An Arts District Founder Shows Paintings at Art Hop
One of the founders of the Benton Harbor Arts District returns this Friday with a showing and sale of his paintings for this Friday’s Art Hop. Scott Elliot and his wife, Eileen Cropley moved to Benton Harbor
Kristen Patzer named Director of Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone; Jackie Yates named manager
Two women have been named to leadership positions at a local organization. The Women’s Business Center (WBC) at Cornerstone Alliance announced Kristen Patzer has been promoted to the position of Director, while Jackie Yates has been named
Small businesses can apply for $5,000 grant toward workplace safety
Michigan small businesses with 250 employees or less can now apply for a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) matching grant up to $5,000 to make improvements to their workplace health and safety. “MIOSHA’s ongoing grant
BHSH Announces Corewell Health Name
BHSH System, the new health system formed in February 2022 by Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health, announced its new name today, Corewell Health™, signaling its bold commitment to health and wellness. The change means Spectrum Health Lakeland
West Michigan Economy flattens as GVSU expert predicts “shallow recession” coming
The West Michigan economy appears to have flattened, but has not yet contracted into a recession, according to the latest monthly survey data released by Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business. The September survey of
Lakeshore softball shows off 2022 state championship rings at school board meeting
At it’s regular meeting on Monday, the Lakeshore school board honored the state champion Lancers softball team, who won their 8th title this summer under coach Denny Dock. Several members of the team attended the meeting, adorned
Lakeshore HS testing vape detectors in bathrooms; SRO introduced
School officials are hoping a new product installed in bathrooms will help deter vaping at school. During his regular report at Monday’s Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Greg Eding informed board members the district