Niles Chamber, local schools team up for career initiative
The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce has announced a new initiative to help high school students connect with employers via an app. Chamber Director Ryan Boeskool tells us Emerge Skilled is a tool developed by the Michigan
Parts of trail bridge in South Haven to be preserved
The South Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau is sorry to see the Nichols Family Covered Bridge be demolished as part of a Michigan Department of Natural Resources paving project on the Kal Haven Trail. The bridge sat
Landers honored as South Haven Rotary’s Citizen of the Year
The Rotary Club of South Haven is honoring Doug Landers as their 2023 Citizen of the Year. The recognition is the highest award offered to community members by the Rotary Club. “Doug is receiving this award because
Volunteers to pick up trash along Michigan roads this weekend
Volunteers will be out along Michigan roads this weekend as part of an Adopt A Highway cleanup. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells us more than 2,900 community groups statewide are part of the program
MOTM Guest Commentary: Reopening Palisades Will Regenerate Our Economic Future
One of the critical economic and policy issues facing Southwest Michigan right now is the possible reopening of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant near Covert. There’s an unusual bi-partisan effort underway in Lansing to bring the plant
Monte Package Company to Expand Headquarters in Hagar Twp
Cornerstone Alliance has announced Monte Package Company is investing $1.9 million in the construction of new headquarters offices spanning 6,500 square feet in Hagar Township. According to a statement from Cornerstone, the expansion project will result in
St. Joseph Public Schools exploring purchase of UFCU property
The St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education is studying the feasibility of creating an early childhood center in the district. At a Monday meeting, the board approved an agreement with United Federal Credit Union for an