Congressman Fred Upton has officially closed constituent correspondence operations after 36 years. That’s as his time in the House representing Michigan’s Sixth District nears its end. Upton is not seeking reelection after the state’s redistricting commission split
From the Associated Press — The Biden administration has announced preliminary approval to spend up to $1.1 billion to help keep California’s last operating nuclear power plant running. The Energy Department said Monday it was creating a
Blossomtime Pageants are getting underway for the 2023 season, and winners are being crowned across southwest Michigan. Here are the results from Cassopolis and Three Oaks / River Valley, which held their local events over the weekend:
As part of a Thanksgiving tradition, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving. Her office tells us more: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a turkey before Thanksgiving. The turkey’s name, Mitch E. Gander, was
This is a special week for thousands of kids who may find new homes. November is National Adoption Month and Governor Whitmer has proclaimed this Tuesday as Adoption Day in Michigan. The Judson Center in Farmington Hills
From the Associated Press — Elizabeth Clement is the new chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Clement was the unanimous choice of her colleagues on the court. She takes over from Bridget McCormack, who is leaving
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today is reissuing her video that highlights the seriousness of making threats against schools following a recent increase in reported incidents. “A recent increase in threats of violence have been reported at
Otsego’s Bittersweet Ski Resort is opening today. General manager Nick Ross says they began making snow several days ago and also received over a foot of snow from the 16th to the 20th. Cannonsburg Ski Area north
This is a week where we honor emergency workers, tow truck drivers and Michigan Department of Transportation courtesy van patrol drivers as part of National Crash Responder Safety Week. It’s a dangerous job, especially over the past
Environmental groups are calling efforts over the past half-century to restore the wild turkey population from the brink of extinction one of America’s greatest wildlife success stories. Conservationists in Michigan are now calling on Congress to pass
The Berrien County Health Department is urging everyone to get a flu shot now that flu season is fully here. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells us they are anticipating an active flu season this year.
With Black Friday this coming week, St. Joseph Today is reminding everyone of a shopping opportunity with a more local flavor. It’s Small Business Saturday, Saturday, November 26. Joe Today’s Amy Zapal says you’ll be able to
Opening day for Michigan’s firearm deer hunting season was this week. Chad Stewart is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources deer, elk, and moose management specialist. He says hunters need to be aware of new reporting rules
Benton Harbor residents are being urged to take advantage of a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services program offering free home lead testing and abatement services as the effort to replace lead water lines in the
Public comments are now being taken on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources five-year Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, or SCORP. DNR spokesperson John Pepin tells us the SCORP is a comprehensive recreation plan that accounts for
More than 1.7 million Michiganders will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this coming week. AAA of Michigan spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us the latest survey finds there will be about 34,000 more travelers on the
A $5,000 grant has been awarded to the United Way of Southwest Michigan for its Be Healthy Berrien Healthy Corner Store initiative. The funds come from the United to Feed Innovation Challenge. The United Way says the
The Leadership Accelerator Program at Lake Michigan College is accepting applications for the Leadership Accelerator Academy scheduled to begin next month. LMC Vice President of Academics Ken Flowers tells us the professional development program was founded in
There’s been some high praise for Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler following this month’s elections. Speaking at a meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, County Administrator Brian Dissette said Tyler and her staff braved
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will be donating 200 Thanksgiving food boxes this coming week as the holiday approaches. The Pokagons say team members will hand out the packages at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana on
By Nicholas Gunn On Wednesday November 17th, Desrae Kyles made her commitment and signed with Central Michigan University. Desrae is a 6 ‘5, 17 year old senior who attends Benton Harbor High School. Throughout Desrae’s High School
Two large donations have pushed the 26th annual Stuff A Truck food drive to a record-breaking level of donations. PGA of America and Wolf Financial Advisory combined to donate $25,000 to the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
Berrien County is in a strong position to seek state grants to expand broadband internet access as a new program comes online. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Commissioner Teri Freehling said a meeting
The Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County won’t be reopening. The U.S. Department of Energy has rejected an application from Holtec International for a grant to keep the plant going. Holtec in September applied for
Downtown Watervliet could soon gain a new pocket park and gathering space thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Cornerstone Alliance, the city of Watervliet, and the Watervliet Downtown Development Authority have all teamed
From the Associated Press — A man has been convicted of murder in the disappearance of a western Michigan man whose body has not been found after nearly 40 years. Richard Atwood was 25 in 1983 when
It’s not everyone’s favorite – political talk around the Thanksgiving table. Experts say that if you don’t like conflict while eating turkey, don’t start a conversation if you don’t want to listen to the other person’s point
We can expect a recession in 2023, but it should be a mild one. That’s the forecast from University of Michigan economist Gabe Ehrlich, who says a recession is likely to help fight inflation. “That is why
Berrien County Animal Control has had a busy year. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, shelter manager Ashley Herr said the office has taken in hundreds of dogs. People want to give them homes.
From the Associated Press — General Motors expects its portfolio of electric vehicles to turn a profit in North America by 2025. That will come as it boosts battery and assembly plant capacity to build over 1
