Southwest Michigan detective named State Police Trooper of the Year
A detective sergeant from southwest Michigan is this year’s Michigan State Police Trooper of the Year. Ben Mahaffie received the honor on Wednesday for his work at the Paw Paw post. Post commander First Lieutenant Scott Ernstes
Consumers Energy Says Fewer Power Outages Due To Upgrades
Michigan’s largest energy provider say that recent upgrades have resulted in 20% fewer outages. Consumers Energy provides natural gas and electricity to 6.8 million Michigan residents across the state. Spokesperson Josh Paciorek says smart technology is a
SMC honors former Dean, Lakeshore grad Dr. Elaine Foster
Southwestern Michigan College paid tribute Feb. 8 to Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster with a 30-year pin for her unique combination of service as faculty, staff and, since January 2019, a member of the Board of Trustees. President
Whitmer proposes $79 billion state budget
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has presented her vision for next year’s budget. Speaking in Lansing Wednesday, she said some main points include inflation relief checks, pre-K for all, and rolling back the retirement tax. “Our number one concern
Kinexus Group Says Manufacturers Getting Innovative To Attract New Talent
The manufacturing economy remains the largest segment of the workforce in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties, as Kinexus Group officials say 18.6% of all jobs in the tri-county area are in that segment. Elizabeth Bernhard is
Corewell Health Cardiologist Wins Press Ganey Physician of the Year
Dr. Willie E. Lawrence, Jr. with Corewell Health South has received a national award. Corewell tells us more: A Corewell Health physician, Willie E. Lawrence, Jr., MD, FAHA, FACC, has been honored as Press Ganey’s HX23 Physician
Improvements planned for Paw Paw Avenue in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have signed off on a resurfacing project planned for Paw Paw Avenue from East Main Street to north of Waukonda Avenue. At a Monday meeting, Mayor Marcus Muhammad read from the resolution noting
Benton Twp. sells vacant lot in Carolyn Manor; realtor says new owner ‘wants to build more’
Benton Charter Township trustees Tuesday approved the sale of a half-acre lot at 1554 Carolyn Drive to a Chicago man, Andrius Gedvilas. The new owner was represented at the meeting by Realtor David Shepherd, who said Gedvilas
Volleyball clinic, match featuring MSU this weekend at St. Joseph High School
Set for this Saturday is a volleyball clinic at St. Joseph High School featuring the Michigan State University Men’s Volleyball Program. St. Joseph High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach Paul Kelm tells us former Coach Phil Hegg