United Way still needs volunteers for Rake a Difference
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is making an urgent call for volunteers to rake leaves for seniors next month as part of its Rake a Difference event. United Way Volunteer Engagement Director Debbie Ramirez tells us
SJ Commissioners advance Dickinson Park restroom project
Some restrooms will be installed at Dickinson Park in St. Joseph next year following action this week by city commissioners. At their regular meeting, commissioners approved a motion to accept a Land and Water Conservation Fund Development
Halloween disc golf fundraiser for area youth battling rare disease
A young Watervliet girl diagnosed with terminal and incurable Batten Disease is the inspiration behind a fundraising event set for this Saturday, featuring a Haunted Disc Golf Course and Haunted Halloween Trails. Avaree Dobberstein was diagnosed in
Women’s Business Center announces first startup grant winner
The Women’s Business Center announced its first-ever recipient for its new startup grant, Tara Kelley and her business, the Dirty Baker. Kelley was presented with grant last week during the Women’s Business Center’s 20th anniversary celebration, and
Whirlpool’s ‘Care Counts’ program helps drive improved school attendance thru laundry help
Kids with clean clothing are more likely to happily go to school every day. That’s the continuing finding of a Whirlpool-sponsored program that’s working in dozens of schools across the country, delivering measurable results in improved school
Michigan Works! urges employers to honor apprentices
National Apprenticeship week 2024 is November 17-23 and Michigan Works! wants to help YOU celebrate apprentices that have made a lasting impact in their industry. This nationwide celebration provides Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren the opportunity
Paw Paw Schools highlight ‘Apple Crunch Time’
It’s Michigan Apple Crunch time, and to celebrate Paw Paw Public Schools (PPPS) are joining with other schools, child care centers, colleges, hospitals, and organizations across Michigan in the annual Michigan Apple Crunch. To recognize National Farm
St. Julian expands wine reach into three more states, credits ‘punch wine’ for growth
St. Julian Winery & Distillery in Paw Paw, Michigan’s largest and longest-operating winery, is expanding into supermarkets, convenience stores, and other select retailers in three new states further expanding its wholesale and retail presence in the Central
Guitarist Bryan Lubeck brings preview of ‘Echoes of Barcelona’ show to Box Factory Saturday
One of Southwest Michigan’s favorite instrumentalists returns to the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph Saturday evening, previewing his 2025 concert series, “Echoes of Barcelona”. Guitarist Bryan Lubeck has been an area favorite for 20