Smidler named Realtor of the Year
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The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors has named Debbie Smidler its Realtor of the Year. Smidler is a licensed realtor with eXp Realty who has more than 20 years of office management experience and 25 years of
Berrien County Health Department urges testing for sexually transmitted infections
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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the Berrien County Health Department is reminding everyone of the importance of practicing safe sex. Department clinical and community health services supervisor Dionne Rigozzi tells us the county has seen an
Stevensville DDA seeks public input on development plan
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The village of Stevensville invites the community to contribute their ideas for the downtown area’s future. With the reinstatement of the DDA, the organization is eager to gather input on what residents envision for their community. Director
Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate Isabella Grace LLC in Dowagiac
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The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance is spotlighting the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Isabella Grace LLC, a new craft retreat and creative gathering space that offers a unique environment for artists, writers, crafters, and more to connect
PechaKucha SJ/BH kicks off 2025 season at The Box Factory for the Arts
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PechaKucha SJ/BH announces Volume 32 will be held at The Box Factory for the Arts for a night of storytelling on Thursday, February 20. Doors will open at 6:30 pm, and presenters begin at 7 pm. Guests
U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus in Free Concert at Mendel Center April 8
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The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances when it returns to Southwest Michigan this spring. The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center will host