Red Arrow Highway Linear Trail growing

A state grant to further expand the Red Arrow High Linear Trail has been accepted by Berrien County, meaning work to add another mile could start next year. Southwest Michigan Planning Commission senior planner Marcy Hamilton tells
Michigan July Jobless Rate Stable at 3.6 Percent

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent during July, according to data released today by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment in the state advanced by 22,000 and unemployment rose by 1,000,
LMC Golf Outing Raises Almost $18k for Student Athletes

The recent Lake Michigan College Athletics Golf Outing, at Point O’ Woods Golf & Country Club in Benton Harbor, raised $17,729 to support LMC’s student-athletes. LMC’s Foundation organizes the annual event with LMC Athletics and presenting sponsor
Pokagon Band Profiles New Tribal Council Members

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians has announced the election of its new Tribal Council Members. Andrew Bennett, John M. Morseau, and Victor Warren were elected to Member At Large positions, and Dr. Alex Wesaw was elected
Brandywine teacher applied for donation of books for library

A Brandywine High School teacher who applied for a donation of books for the school library says she just wanted all students to have access to materials showing they’re heard and seen. Social studies teacher Abilyn Janke
Berrien County Youth Fair continues all week

Now in full swing is the Berrien County Youth Fair in Berrien Springs. Thousands of people walked the grounds Wednesday with long lines at virtually all the food vendors and rides. Youth Fair Manager Karen Klug told
Brandywine Schools receiving $5,000 in books from non-profit

A non-profit dedicated to spreading diverse literature has announced the donation of $5,000 in books to Brandywine Middle and High School. We Need Diverse Books Director Caroline Richmond tells us the group is giving the donations to