New mental health help available for veterans
There’s new help available to veterans who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Brian Pegouski with the Veterans Administration in Battle Creek tells us under the new VA Compact Act, veterans in acute suicidal crisis are able
Gobles startup brewery damaged by vandalism
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after an upstart brewery in Gobles was severely vandalized last week. Dirtbag Brewing Company owner Ryan Long tells us he’s been working for years to launch a brewpub and
Local firefighters awarded for life-saving efforts in I-94 crash
Three members of the Lincoln Charter Township Fire Department earned life saving awards at their annual appreciation Dinner on Saturday night. Chief Brandon Chiarello, Firefighter George Gaunder, and Firefighter Christian Nitz earned the awards for their efforts
Lakeshore senior crowned queen at 10th annual Miss Spirit of Blossomtime
The last queen to compete in Miss Blossomtime has been crowned. Lauren Vegter, first runner-up from the Stevensville community pageant, was crowned Miss Spirit at the 10th annual Miss Spirit of Blossomtime competition Saturday at St. Joseph
Draft Palisades Economic Recovery Plan Released
The University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institute has released the most recent draft of the assessment part of the Palisades Economic Recovery Plan as the Covert Township plant has closed and is being decommissioned. Senior project manager
Income Taxes Can Be Filed Starting Today
Taxpayers can start filing their returns as early as today, but some experts are expecting smaller refunds compared with the past few years. Pattie Hudson, the president of the accounting firm Jenkins and Company, says the child