Nessel announces charges in scam ring related to car crashes

Six suspects are facing charges as part of a Michigan Attorney General investigation into a crash-related auto insurance scam. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday the ring is led by Michael Angelo of New Jersey. He allegedly
Dowagiac Area History Museum seeks funding for expansion

With funding sources mostly secured, the Dowagiac Area History Museum is enlisting help from the public to get a new expansion project over the finish line. The museum is seeking to add a Collections Storage Addition to
Consumers Energy Will Not Use Original Route for New HVD Line in Van Buren County

There’s been a change of plans from Consumers Energy when it comes to a high voltage power line it’s planning to build in Van Buren County. The plan was to build the line through part of Paw
Van Buren County Road Commission welcomes students for hands-on learning

Students from the Bert Goens Learning Center experienced hands-on learning as staff from the Van Buren County Road Commission recently visited the Van Buren County Intermediate School campus in Lawrence. “We set up a touching table with
Southwest Michigan Record Show to hold inaugural event at LMC

Vinyl record fans, rejoice! The Southwest Michigan Record Show, a brand new vinyl record fair, will hold its inaugural event on Sunday, May 14, in Grand Upton Hall, Mendel Center, 1100 Yore Ave., on Lake Michigan College’s
Southwest Michigan Architecture Firm Welcomed to Niles Business District

CARMI Design Group team members were joined by clients, family, friends and Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce members, Tuesday, for a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the architectural firm’s new location at 210 E. Main
St. Joseph Commissioners hear noise complaints

St. Joseph City Commissioners have heard an earful about problematic noise and lead-footed drivers around Lions Park Drive. At a meeting this week, there was about a half hour of public comments from residents focused on those
Corewell Health Renews Sustainability Goals

Corewell Health has announced a renewal of its commitment to sustainability. The pledge includes a goal of having all of its facilities be carbon neutral by 2040. Corewell told us more about its plans: In recognition of
Local MSU engineering student honored for commitment to working with electric vehicles

Michigan State University and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) put a new spin on “Go Green” today by honoring the inaugural class of Michigander EV Scholarship recipients during a “Signing Day” ceremony at MSU’s College of
United Federal Credit Union names Tara Hudson Director of Loss Prevention and Assets

United Federal Credit Union has promoted Tara Hudson to the position of Director of Loss Prevention and Assets Recovery. Hudson brings more than 20 years of credit union experience to her new role. Most recently, she spent