The Michigan Department of Treasury is inviting everyone to help support the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund as the year comes to an end. Postsecondary Financial Planning Director Robin Lott tells us the program provides college scholarships
Eastside Connections School in Niles has been recognized by the Michigan Department of Education as a Reward School for high academic achievements. Niles Community Schools says the distinction is based on several state indicators of success. It
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is wrapping up her 2023 Holiday Consumer Scam Campaign with a reminder that everyone can now access free weekly credit reports from each of the three main credit reporting agencies. Nessel says
The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved Indiana Michigan Power’s plan to build its largest solar farm to date. I&M spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us the company will own and operate the Lake Trout solar plant near
Gas prices started out the week only slightly up over last week’s prices. AAA of Michigan’s Adrienne Woodland says it was a bit of a surprise early on Tuesday. “The state average was $3.96 a gallon for
Lakeshore Public Schools has announced that Stewart Elementary School Principal Samantha Lantis is stepping down. After five and a half years at the school, Lantis has decided to seek other opportunities. Her last day is January 2.
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash on Christmas. The department says deputies were sent to the scene on 104th Avenue east of 32nd Street in Trowbridge Township around 5:20 p.m. A passerby reported
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan have been awarded an Out-of-School Time grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, or MiLEAP. $50 million in grants were awarded around the state
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says it’s got its eye on a Great Dane breeder in Waverly Township after getting complaints from the public. The department tells us it’s been investigating reports of animal abuse and
NFL – National Football League – Week 16 Sunday Detroit Lions 30, Minnesota Vikings 24 Atlanta Falcons 29, Indianapolis Colts 10 Chicago Bears 27, Arizona Cardinals 16 Lions 30, Vikings 24 – Lions hang on to beat
Lake Michigan College is receiving a state grant to help support presentations at the Mendel Center. LMC says the $18,000 from the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council will be used in the 2023-2024 season for shows including
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is inviting residents of Paw Paw Township and Antwerp Township to join the Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring project. The MiChEM project aims to gather data on the amount of
The city of Hartford has launched a survey as it plans improvements at Ely Park. The city says it’s planning to seek a SPARK grant from the state and the survey will help it learn what the
It looks like the auto industry is ending the year on a high note. JD Power analyst Tyson Jominy says dealers are reporting very strong sales so far this December. “December itself is going to end strong
A donation has made it possible for Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in St. Joseph to install new bleachers in its middle and high school gym. Our Lady of the Lake Athletic Director Phil McDonald
A proposed Responsible Contracting Policy to ensure certain equity and training standards are met with city projects has been turned down by Benton Harbor City Commissioners. At a meeting this past week, commissioners heard from City Manager
The Berrien County Health Department is planning a hearing and vision screening clinic for homeschooled students in January. Department hearing and vision coordinator Melisa Jordan tells us they started holding these screenings during COVID when the number
The site of a former Holiday Inn in Benton Township has a new owner. Speaking to the Benton Township Board of Trustees this week, township building official Chris Fuchs said Kalin Construction has purchased property on M-139
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help purchase a wheelchair-accessible van for a 5-year-old Stevensville girl. Laura Gomez tells us her daughter, Rosie Adams, has been disabled since birth. “She has cerebral palsy and epilepsy due
The Berrien County Jail has received a new piece of equipment intended to prevent deaths in the facility. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us they’ve purchased a full body scanner, something that can detect if someone has swallowed
Saturday’s Powerball would really make for a great holiday and beyond for anyone who wins. Michigan Lottery spokesperson Jake Harris says the jackpot is huge. “Right now for Saturday’s drawing, we’re looking at a jackpot of $620
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (SAN DIEGO) — A man who slipped on the side of a San Diego cliff and became trapped under broken concrete has been freed following a “treacherous” hourslong rescue. San Diego Fire-Rescue said it
Home sales in southwest Michigan continued to decline in November, staying below the sales level in November for the last twelve years. The Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors says although sales were down, prices remained high. November
Following a Michigan Public Service Commission ruling that greenlights Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac, wildlife advocates say they’ll continue to push for an orderly shutdown of the project. Beth Wallace is the
There’s a new entertainment venue in Dowagiac, and it’s not the kind of thing you’d usually find in a small town. Nitro Zone opened its doors in the community this week. Nitro Zone is a family entertainment
With the winter season in full swing and holiday travel now happening, the Allegan County Health Department reminds everyone it’s important take steps to avoid respiratory illness. The department says flu, COVID, and RSV cases have all
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has voted to authorize staff to apply for a grant for new security cameras at Silver Beach County Park. At a meeting this week, the commission approved a resolution for the
When the summer of 2024 rolls around, there will be a new mural painted on the bluff stairs in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph City Commissioners this month approved St. Joe Today’s request for a new mural
A Sturgis man has been treated for minor injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash in Cass County on Friday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to the scene on Birch Road north of Chapel
AAA has activated its Tow 2 Go program for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period. AAA of Michigan spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us Tow 2 Go is a way for someone who’s had too much to
