Economically ‘important’ Ice Breaker Festival returns to South Haven for 29th year
From ice carvings and flying frozen fish to s’mores roasting and a chili cook off, downtown South Haven is ready to transform into a winter wonderland next weekend. The 29th annual Ice Breaker Festival is set for
Huizenga talks debt ceiling negotiations
The U.S. Treasury Department has been using what it calls “extraordinary measures” to pay government obligations as a stalemate over raising the debt ceiling continues between congressional Republicans and President Joe Biden. Congressman Bill Huizenga tells us
Lakeshore Schools launching revamped website
Lakeshore Public Schools will soon have a new website. Speaking at a meeting of the board of education this week, Superintendent Greg Eding said the overhauled site will go live in the next couple of weeks. “The
Police identify suspects in destruction of property case
Three juveniles have been identified as suspects after a rash of vandalism in the Gobles area. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to the 400 block of South State Street last Thursday on
Van Buren County Administrator moving on
Van Buren County Administrator Ryan Post has turned in his resignation. He’s leaving to serve as the finance director for Kalamazoo County, and his last day with Van Buren County will be March 24. The Van Buren
Corewell awards $224K to nonprofits in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties
The Corewell Health Foundation of Southwest Michigan, Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation, announced today they have awarded more than $224,000 in grant awards to local non-profits through its Community Wellness Endowment. “This unique grant program allows us the
Shop Small at The Grand LV on February 11th
At the corner of Third and Cedar streets in Niles, sits a three storey, ninety-five year old brick building that is bursting with history, beauty, and opportunity. 104 N 3rd is the home of The Grand LV,
VIDEO: Tension rises as ‘We The Parents’ candidates take control of Brandywine School Board
Newly elected leadership of a southwest Michigan school board is facing public resistance. After discussing and creating several committees to oversee sex education and explicit books at its regular meeting on Monday, the Brandywine Community Schools Board
Lakeshore Purchasing Property Near Middle School
Lakeshore Public Schools will purchase 18.8 acres of land next to the middle school following a Monday meeting of the board of education. Superintendent Greg Eding said the property at John Beers Road near Washington Avenue will
Lakeshore to ask voters for bond
Lakeshore Public Schools will ask voters to approve a nearly $20 million bond in May’s elections. A survey to gauge public support and needs was conducted last year, and at a Monday meeting of the board of