RESA provides state police with tool kits to better serve the disabled
Berrien RESA has teamed up with Michigan State Police to help troopers better respond to situations involving individuals with developmental disabilities. RESA Special Education Director Tina Lawson tells us the agency operates several buildings with students who
Berrien County in line for expanded broadband
Berrien County is in line for expanded broadband internet under a plan released by the state this week. Midwest Energy and Communications this spring applied for a$27.6 million grant from Michigan’s Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks,
Abonmarche Acquires Byce Firm, Expanding Presence in Kalamazoo Market
Benton Harbor-based Abonmarche has announced the acquisition of a Kalamazoo firm that will significantly bolster Abonmarche’s competitive position in the Kalamazoo market. Abonmarche has been expanding over the past several years. This move appears to be a
Coming Soon: Lake Breeze Music Festival is July 8
Rain or shine, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 8 for the Lake Breeze Music Festival! The Lake Breeze Music Festival is when Southwest Michigan plays host to critically-acclaimed music artists for an afternoon and evening of
Krasl, Corewell create art installations on mental wellness
Some new art installations promoting mental wellness are up at locations around Berrien County thanks to a partnership between Corewell Health and the Krasl Art Center. Corewell community programs supervisor Ashlee Offord tells us the two created
15 miles of Kal-Haven Trail to close until early 2024; Black River Bridge to be removed
Those planning to enjoy the Kal-Haven Trail State Park this summer will likely have to detour their plans. The Michigan Department of Natural resources announced last week that 15 miles of the trail between South Haven and
SMSO Plans July 3rd Concert with St. Joseph Fireworks
In what’s become a St. Joseph Independence Day holiday tradition, the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) has announced plans for its annual July 3rd concert at Silver Beach Shadowland Pavilion. The concert’s theme is ‘A Salute to
Open house next week to examine I&M transmission line project in Berrien County
Indiana Michigan Power will hold an open house next week on the New Buffalo-Bridgman Transmission Line Rebuild Project planned for the coming years. I&M Spokesperson Schnee Doyle tells us the company will invest $51 million in rebuilding