2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (343+ words) A program that teaches swimming and water safety to fourth grade students at Sam Adams Elementary School in Cassopolis has just completed its 13th successful year, and now supporters are seeking to ensure it can continue in perpetuity. Since starting, Cass…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (154+ words) Everyone’s reminded about the city of Benton Harbor’s ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday. Speaking to city commissioners Tuesday, Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety Deputy Director of Fire Services Brian Kazmierzak invited commissioners and the public to…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (232+ words) An association of homeowners in South Haven has stepped up to make a difference for a struggling nonprofit. Speaking to the South Haven City Council on Tuesday, resident Diana Fleming said she and the other members of the Windsurfer Condo…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (302+ words) Twin City Players is opening its doors to the public for a two-day one-of-a-kind community Clearing Out the Closet Costume Sale. Many unique pieces will be available for purchase, with proceeds directly supporting the theater’s Brian Swiger Memorial Scholarship Fund....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (541+ words) For generations, the arrival of a fleet of sailboats from Chicago has been one of those familiar signs that Labor Day Weekend — and the unofficial end of summer — has arrived in Michigan’s Great Southwest. That tradition returns Saturday, September 5, as…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (239+ words) Berrien County Central Dispatch is trying out a new strategy for finding staff. 911 Administrator Caitlin Sampsell tells us dispatch is expanding its apprenticeship program with the new school year. She says dispatch first partnered with Berrien RESA and Berrien Springs…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (281+ words) St. Joe Today is highlighting events planned for next weekend, Labor Day weekend in the downtown area and all around Southwest Michigan. Summer spirit continues in Southwest Michigan through Labor Day weekend. St. Joe Today invites locals and visitors to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (286+ words) With a new academic year starting, Michigan’s new school cell phone ban is in effect. The law was signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer early this year and prohibits the use of mobile phones during instructional time in public schools. Berrien…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (301+ words) One of Lake Michigan’s premier sailing traditions will return to St. Joseph this Labor Day Weekend. The annual Tri-State Regatta brings an overnight fleet of around 100 sailboats from Chicago for the first leg of the race series, and the racers…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (203+ words) With a new academic year about to start, Lake Michigan College is reminding prospective students about the state’s Michigan Reconnect program, which will pay for the tuition of certain students seeking an associate degree or eligible certificate. LMC Communications Director…...