SWMI Symphony Orchestra to host 38th annual Floral Extravaganza fundraiser
It’s never too early to begin thinking about spring The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is making plans for its 38th Annual Floral Extravaganza fundraiser. Every year, the SMSO offers an array of flowers from which to choose.
Ford building battery plant in Marshall
Ford Motor Company will build a $3.5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall. CEO Jim Farley says the area was the best choice. “When you make a complicated decision like this on a site, the whole package,
Lincoln Township planners look at how to reduce short-term rental problems
Lincoln Township leaders are looking at a way to reduce problems caused by short term rental properties without having to amend an ordinance. Township Trustee Marc Florian told colleagues at a meeting Tuesday the planning commission has
St. Joseph Commissioners hire local firm for lead water line replacement work
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a $1.7 million project to replace lead water lines around the community. At a Monday meeting, they heard from City Engineer Tim Zebell about the project within the vicinity of the
Promising outlook for Lincoln Township Beach improvements
The Lincoln Township Board of Trustees has heard some encouraging news regarding possible improvements at Township Beach. Speaking to trustees Tuesday, Brandon Mieras with engineering firm Williams & Works said a map of the critical dunes and
Long-time Banking Pros Rick Dyer & Maria Kibler Link Arms for Next Chapter Consulting in SW Michigan
Ascribing to the theory that if you end a long and fruitful career by simply going home to sit in a rocking chair for the rest of your life you will die, financial gurus Rick Dyer and
State broadband office brings listening tour to Benton Harbor
The Michigan High Speed Internet Office, or MI-HI, is on a listening tour across the state as it prepares a plan for $1.6 billion in federal funds for high-speed internet, and it stopped by Benton Harbor on
Saint Joseph schools implement tutoring programs to fight COVID learning loss
St. Joseph Public Schools announced a new program Monday to provide its students with small group tutoring in an effort to combat the learning loss that happened during COVID. The district’s classroom teachers will provide the tutoring
Nye’s development not approved by planners; public overwhelmingly against project
After a protracted hearing of citizens opposed to a proposed development at the site of Nye’s Apple Barn, a development plan will move ahead – but with only a partial recommendation. The St. Joseph Township Planning Commission
Watchdog Group Files Freedom Of Information Act Request Over Request To Restart Palisades
Beyond Nuclear and Don’t Waste Michigan, long-time environmental watchdogs on the Palisades atomic reactor, have filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The FOIA request, filed by the groups’ legal counsel,
Upton Middle School media center to get upgrades funded by SJPS Foundation
The media center at Upton Middle School in the St. Joseph school district will be getting a facelift. The school board approved a resolution Monday to accept a $42,970 bid from Demco Incorporated for the upgrades. The