This is Work Zone Awareness Week
This is Work Zone Awareness Week and a Macomb County man who lost a loved one is reminding everyone to drive safely. Steve Morrissette lost his cousin, 26-year-old Zach Morrissette, when he was working in a construction
LMC names LaToya Mason new Health Sciences Dean
Lake Michigan College has named LaToya Mason as its new Dean, Health Sciences. Mason, who served in an interim role after Marla Clark retired last year, has a long history with LMC. She has previously served as
Bronson Healthcare dropping mask requirement
Bronson Healthcare is no longer requiring masks for staff and visitors. The change takes effect Tuesday. Bronson announced last week the mask rule would be going away, although those who exhibit symptoms of respiratory or infectious illness
Cass County to collect hazardous waste, used tires at free event
As Cass County residents begin their spring cleaning, they will have an opportunity to get rid of several unwanted materials for free. Sponsored by the Cass County Board of Commissioners, the Cass County used Passenger Tire Collection
SMC inducts 18 into Phi Theta Kappa honor society
“College doesn’t just change you quantitatively by how much you know, it changes who we are qualitatively,” Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Jeffrey Dennis told 18 Sigma Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society
Three Oaks Flag Day Hog Roast Fundraiser is April 22nd
A hog roast to raise funds for the Three Oaks Flag Day event is planned for this month. Organizers told us more: Three Oaks Flag Day is excited to announce the date for the Annual Three Oaks
Local Housing Market “Picking Up Steam,” But Still Off Peak Levels of the Boom
The real estate boom that has gone bust in recent months has made a valiant effort over the past month to regain some footing, however the housing market in Michigan’s Great Southwest is still no match for
SOAR Program Helping Attract New Business Projects To Michigan
Helping Michigan’s economy SOAR is the goal of the SOAR program, which stands for the Strategic Output and Attraction Reserve Fund, aimed at attracting new business projects to the state. Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Quentin Messer
AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Set a New 2023-High
Gas prices in Michigan declined slightly after setting a new 2023-high of $3.72 on Saturday. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.71 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 9 cents more than a week ago. This price
Group planning to remove invasive vines from St. Joseph Township park
A group of volunteers is planning an Arbor Day event in St. Joseph to spread awareness about invasive plants and to remove them. Carla Sykora is the coordinator for Free Our Trees, a grassroots organization that’s sprung
Parkinson Voice Project Funds Andrews University Clinic
The Andrews University Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic was recently awarded a SPEAK OUT! Therapy and Research Center Grant by the Parkinson Voice Project. Valued at more than $280,000, the award provides extensive training and services offered by
Benton Harbor: Riverview Drive development plan taking shape
Plans are coming together for what developers say they’d like to do with the old Chase Bank property in Benton Harbor. The three-and-a-half-acre site is situated right along on the St. Joseph River at 400 Riverview Drive.
Fernwood Botanical Garden adds to horticulture team
Fernwood Botanical Garden has announced the hiring of two new additions to its horticulture team as current Director of Horticulture and Facilities Steve Bornell prepares to retire. Fernwood filled us in: Fernwood happily announces new hires to