Lyons Industries makes donation to Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program
Lyons Industries has made a donation of $15,000 to the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program. Youth Solutions Deputy Director Sonya Blanzy tells us the Dowagiac company presented a check to Youth Solutions on Monday. She says Lyons
Fire departments receive proceeds from 9/11 Hero Climb
Three fire departments have received donations from the organizers of the 9/11 Hero Climb held at St. Joseph High School last week. BOSS Services co-owner Jeff Street tells us the company organized the event to honor those
State studying chemical contamination in Van Buren County
Residents of Bangor, Hartford, Watervliet, and nearby townships are being invited to take part in a new state study into chemical contamination. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring project
Van Buren Conservation District names new director
The board of directors of the Van Buren Conservation District has appointed a new director for the organization. Emilly Hickmott will take the position, effective October 1. She’s currently the deputy administrator of the district. Hickmott started
TORP Improv Comedy announces fall Comedy Night show dates
The weather may be cooling down but the laughs will be heating up this fall with TORP Improv Comedy during two newly announced comedy nights. The unscripted, live-in-the-moment show will hilariously entertain audiences on Friday, Sept. 29,
Capozio’s in Harbert closes indefinitely
Last night was the last service for Capozio’s in Harbert. A long-time, family-owned establishment that was once in several locations in the area made the announcement via social media and its website. “Like many businesses in the