Capital campaign launched to support proposed St. Joseph Township sports complex
A capital campaign has been launched to support a proposed sports complex in St. Joseph Township. Nicole Schmitt with the St. Joseph Youth Sports Foundation tells us they’re planning to develop 40 acres at Maiden Lane and
Nature Conservancy outlines ways Michiganders can do their part on Earth Day
The Nature Conservancy in Michigan (TNC) is encouraging Michiganders to do their part this Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 — or any day — to help mitigate the effects of climate change in Michigan. “There are simple
AAA urges everyone to avoid distractions when driving
AAA of Michigan is urging drivers to put down their cell phones and keep their eyes on the road during this Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us phone use is the number one cause
WMU’s Bertman presents Spring Science Seminar at LMC
Steve Bertman, Professor of Environment and Sustainability at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, will present the Spring Science Seminar, “Should the brewing industry be concerned about climate change?” from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in Room D-105
County working to replace washed out culvert
The Berrien County Road Department is hard at work arranging a replacement for a culvert that failed this month in Benton Township. The culvert underneath Point O’ Woods Drive washed out on April 6, taking out a
LMC’s Marketing team wins gold at NCMPR Paragon Awards
Lake Michigan College’s Marketing & Communications Department earned top honors at the annual Paragon Awards at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations national conference held March 30-April 1 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida.
Sesshin Grooming & Spa, A Zen Retreat For Your Pet
Your fur babies are more than just pets. They are your companions for this journey, through life’s big events and experiences. They rest loyally at your side and offer friendship and love– they are members of your
High Energy: Lightning strikes during 4/20 benefit concert in Benton Harbor
North Carolina-based rock band Big Something gave a new meaning to high energy Thursday night in Benton Harbor. As a 4/20 concert to benefit the Benton Harbor Parks Department kicked into high gear at The Livery, a
Air quality in Michigan showing improvement
Air quality data shows that Michigan is improving in some areas, but falling behind in others. Ken Fletcher, advocacy director for the American Lung Association, noted our state is tracking in the right direction. “We saw some
Wightman announces retirement of senior planner
Benton Harbor-based Wightman has announced the retirement of senior planner Carl Baxmeyer. Wightman filled us in: Wightman, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, announces the retirement of its first Senior Planner Carl Baxmeyer after 40 years in the field.