Crowdfunding campaign for Bridgman courtyard reaches goal

A crowdfunding campaign to support the development of a new public space in downtown Bridgman has reached its goal. The Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance started raising $50,000 for the Bridgman Courtyard, a space on
Honor Credit Union Announces Promotion of Andrew Cleminshaw to Regional Manager

Honor Credit Union has announced the promotion of Andrew Cleminshaw to Regional Manager for its Southwest Michigan Region. Honor CU told us more: Honor Credit Union is excited to announce the promotion of Andrew Cleminshaw to Regional
Blossomtime Run for the Buds 5K set for May 13

Mark your calendar and lace up your running shoes – The 42nd annual Blossomtime Run for the Buds 5K run/walk is returning to southwest Michigan Saturday, May 13. Run for the Buds is a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk
Treasury: State Individual Income Tax Deadline in a Week

The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns are due in a week. State individual income tax returns must be submitted electronically or sent through the U.S. Postal Service before midnight
LOGAN Celebrates a Decade of Autism Services in Southwest Michigan

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc is preparing to celebrate ten years of operating in southwest Michigan. The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber tells us the LOGAN & Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Decade of Service Celebration will be Wednesday, April
State House considering bill to ban cell phone use while driving

Michigan could soon be the next state to ban cell phone use while driving. A state House committee Tuesday morning heard testimony on a package of bills that Representative Matt Koleszar from Plymouth says will update the
Lakeshore grad hired as LHS math teacher

A former Lakeshore High School student is returning to her alma mater. The Lakeshore School Board announced Monday at its regular meeting they will be hiring former district student Sarah Blazic to be a high school math
Berrien County Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day TODAY at LMC

Berrien County residents can drop off household chemicals, batteries, home medical waste, electronics, hard foam or Styrofoam, unwanted bicycles, and get their paper documents shredded TODAY, April 11, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Reduce
GVSU Current Business Trends Survey: Key local economic indicators rebound in March

The latest snapshot of the west Michigan economy is now available from Dr. Brian Long with the Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business. It finds key indicators are rebounding. More from GVSU: A March survey
St. Joseph Commissioners accept increased grant for Upton Drive reconstruction project

St. Joseph City Commissioners have accepted a $1.4 million state grant for the upcoming Upton Drive reconstruction project. At a Monday meeting, City Engineer Tim Zebell told them the state TEDF grant was originally $1 million, but
Jeff Yauchstetter, Julie Powell to depart Lakeshore School District

Lakeshore Public Schools is losing two of its longtime administrators. High School Principal Jeff Yauchstetter and assistant superintendent/curriculum director July Powell will both be leaving the district at the end of this school year. Yauchstetter has been