SWM lawmakers welcome compromise on tipped wage
State Representative Joey Andrews says the compromise reached in the Michigan Senate on the tipped wage isn’t perfect, but it’s better than previous proposals. The Senate Thursday announced a deal to prevent a looming change that essentially
Berrien RESA to host 2025 Cloverleaf Spelling Competition Feb. 25 at LMC
What some might see as a throwback to another era will play out once again later this month at Lake Michigan College, under the guidance of Berrien RESA, the area’s educational service agency. The 2025 Cloverleaf Spelling
Hagar Township working on rules for marijuana businesses
Hagar Township is moving toward the approval of an ordinance to govern marijuana retailers. Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us the board of trustees this week tabled the matter while it gets a few questions answered, but
Buchanan Area Chamber announces 2025 Restaurant Week
The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce is unveiled the dates for their 2025 Restaurant Week, showcasing the community’s vibrant culinary scene. From March 3 to March 9, organizers say the extravaganza promises a delectable array of flavors
Pokagons create Four Winds Ventures to drive further business success
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, owners of the Four Winds Casinos in Southwest Michigan and South Bend, are reportedly creating a separate, new investment entity to further develop commercial gaming opportunities domestically and abroad. The band’s