$2 million grant awarded to SMC nursing program
Southwestern Michigan College has been awarded a $2 million grant to expand its nursing program and partner with Andrews University to help nursing students earn a bachelor’s degree. SMC Provost Dave Fleming tells us the funds come
United Way Relaunches ‘Dine United’ Give-Back Fund Raiser at Local Restaurants
In 2019, United Way of Southwest Michigan launched the first-ever DINE UNITED, with 22 restaurants across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties participating. DINE UNITED has been on hiatus since that debut year—until now! United Way of
Mendel Center Welcomes ‘Simply Queen’ Tribute Show Feb. 23
The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College has announced another major ‘tribute band’ appearance, coming up in February. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, Simply Queen brings the group’s tribute to Queen’s sounds and on-stage theatrics to
Benton Township approves tax abatement for Cornerstone spec building
The Benton Township Board of Trustees has approved an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for a Cornerstone Alliance plan to construct a spec building to house manufacturers at 1264 North Crystal Avenue. At a Tuesday meeting, Cornerstone’s Zachary