State education budget could mean debt relief for Benton Harbor Schools

The Michigan Legislature is close to adopting an education budget, and state Representative Joey Andrews told us last week it’s looking like it will benefit southwest Michigan schools. The House version of the spending plan includes $40
Berrien County law enforcement hold annual officer memorial

Police agencies and supporters from throughout Berrien County have honored law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty with the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Service in downtown St. Joseph Monday. They gathered at
Local trail showcased to Congressman Tim Walberg

Congressman Tim Walberg has been welcomed to tour a trail in Buchanan as funding is sought to expand it. Be Healthy Berrien Director Dawn Marie Smith tells us she and partners hosted Walberg at the McCoy’s Creek
Silas Lorenz of SJHS awarded $20K Tiscornia Foundation scholarship

Edward Tiscornia, President of the Tiscornia Foundation, announced that Silas M. Lorenz of St. Joseph and a 2023 graduate of St Joseph High School is the winner of the 2023 Lester C. Tiscornia Scholarship. The Scholarship is
Zach Kenreich named SHAES Firefighter of the Year

Zach Kenreich as a high school student decided he wanted a career that would serve his community. While attending South Haven High School he enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at the Van Buren Tech
Moody on the Market 20 Best Places to Work for 2023 Unveiled

Southwest Michigan showed up to nominate over two dozen great local businesses and non-profits in the Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren county region for the chance to be named one of Moody on the Market’s Best Places
Residential Real Estate Market Slows: Home Prices and Sales Volume Both Decline in April

Each month, MoodyOnTheMarket.com brings you an exclusive first look at the Southwest Michigan housing market: sale prices and other measuring points as tracked by the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors. The market is continuing to slow,
Grammy-Nominated ‘Rock Goddess’ Cathy Richardson Returns to Acorn June 9

Some see Cathy Richardson as a highly talented tribute performer. Others see her as one of the strongest female lead singers they’ve ever heard, capable of ‘owning the room’ in a major arena rock show. And others