Lyons Industries has made a donation of $15,000 to the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program. Youth Solutions Deputy Director Sonya Blanzy tells us the Dowagiac company presented a check to Youth Solutions on Monday. She says Lyons
SHOUT for South Haven will hold its annual meeting this week. The organization says anyone who wants to learn more or get involved is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held at the South Haven Yacht
Three fire departments have received donations from the organizers of the 9/11 Hero Climb held at St. Joseph High School last week. BOSS Services co-owner Jeff Street tells us the company organized the event to honor those
Residents of Bangor, Hartford, Watervliet, and nearby townships are being invited to take part in a new state study into chemical contamination. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring project
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has relaxed the chamber’s informal dress code, allowing lawmakers to wear whatever they want on the floor of what is sometimes called the “greatest deliberative body in the
There’s a new director of the Van Buren Conservation District. The organization’s board of directors has named Emilly Hickmott to the position of executive director, effective October 1. Hickmott started with the district in 208 as the
A lot of parents are worried about the effect that poor air quality from Canadian wildfires is having on their children’s health. A new national poll done by University of Michigan researchers finds two-thirds of parents say
Roughly 8% of UAW members stopped work at the Big Three auto plants plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri after their contracts expired last Thursday night, and more walkouts could come if no agreement is reached. Talks
Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Republicans from both sides of the conference came to a deal on a short-term government funding bill this weekend. The effort was led by GOP Reps. Dusty Johnson, House Freedom Caucus
NFL – National Football League – Week 2 Last Night Seattle Seahawks 37, Detroit Lions 31 – OT Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Chicago Bears 17 Indianapolis Colts 31, Houston Texans 20 Other Week 2 Scores Philadelphia 34,
Two suspects are charged after police say they stole more than $5,000 of merchandise from a store near Lawton. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were sent to MEGA Liquor and Smoke in Porter Township
A major development is closer to becoming reality in South Haven. Assistant City Manager Griffin Graham tells us the project is on Center Street between Quaker and Phoenix Streets, where the Hales department store used to be.
Lincoln Township is holding a photo contest as it looks for images that could be part of its new website. Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter tells us they’re preparing to launch the new site in January, and she wants
A new $1 million commitment to Lakeshore Public Schools has been announced by the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation. Foundation President J.C. Andersen told us this week the group is donating the funds to the district for several initiatives
A new $1 million commitment to Lakeshore Public Schools has been announced by the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation. Foundation President J.C. Andersen told us this week the group is donating the funds to the district for several initiatives
The St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation is raising funds for the purchase of a new Steinway concert grand piano to memorialize longtime St. Joseph High School Choral Director Dennis Bowen. The foundation’s Bob Ehrenberg tells us after
New Heights CCDA has reached its fundraising goal for the New Heights Laundry Hub at 2121 Red Arrow Highway in Benton Heights. New Heights Director Chris Britton tells us the effort to build a community center with
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm due to a nationwide blood shortage. Mary Lynn Foster, the CEO of the Red Cross Michigan Region, credits the shortage to late summer travel, kids going back to school,
The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education could order an investigation into the donation of $5,000 in books to the district by a non-profit. We Need Diverse Books approved the donation for the district this year after
The Berrien County Health Department is telling everyone about the services offered at its Sexual Health Clinic during this Sexual Health Awareness Month. Department Medical Director Rex Cabaltica tells us the clinic has locations in Benton Harbor
Set for this Sunday is the rededication of the Maids of the Mist Fountain in downtown St. Joseph. The fountain was taken out of Lake Bluff Park in April of last year to get a full restoration
A debate is planned between candidates for Benton Harbor City Commission. Berrien Forward’s Chokwe Pitchford tells us the group is teaming up with the Voters Not Politicians Education Fund for The Future of Benton Harbor Debate, to
Congressman Bill Huizenga says he can empathize with the striking United Auto Workers. He tells us the UAW is looking at the auto industry, feeling left behind, and feeling concerned about where it’s headed. “Look, there are
Lake Michigan College is seeking nominations for its Spirit of MLK Spotlight awards. LMC Says the Spirit of MLK Spotlight recognizes individuals and organizations that embody the love and spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood exemplified by the
With the United Auto Workers now on strike at three plants, state Representative Joey Andrews is calling for the Big Three to negotiate with the union. He tells us he stands in solidarity with the UAW. “I
An expansion of the public safety building in planned in Hagar Township. Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us they’re going to add space for Medic One ambulance personnel so they can be stationed there all of the
Indiana Michigan Power has submitted its latest Powering Our Future plan to the Michigan Public Service Commission, seeking rate increases to pay for a project that would improve service reliability. I&M spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us the
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help as it looks for a missing 17-year-old Mattawan girl. It says Mackenzie Lynn Mohney logged out of her Life360 account, shut her phone off and
From the Associated Press — A jury has acquitted three men in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The scheme was portrayed as an example of homegrown terrorism on the
People across Michigan are once again getting packages of mystery seeds from China. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Jennifer Holton says the seeds are being sent through the mail, just like similar incidents in
