The Cook nuclear power plant’s Unit 2 reactor is back online after a refueling outage that started in October. Plant spokesperson Bill Downey tells us around 1,100 contractors supplemented the plant’s usual 950 employees to get a
By Ambrosia Neldon ambrosian@cassco.org As Cass County residents make their lists and check them twice, Cass County Animal Control is asking them to keep furry friends lacking forever homes in mind. On Saturday, Dec. 3, Christmas with
With all of the votes tallied, Van Buren County voters have spoken on a number of proposals. In Bangor Township, a senior services millage proposal has passed by just two votes, according to electionreporting.com. The proposal will
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says Tuesday’s elections saw few problems across Michigan, and now the results go into the certification process. The Secretary of State’s office has released the following: Following record-setting voting in the
Voters in two southwest Michigan townships have gone in opposite directions when it comes to pot. A ballot proposal to allow recreational cannabis facilities has been approved by South Haven Charter Township voters by a margin of
Barbara Johanna Northrop, 90, of Marcellus, died peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began August 29, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois the youngest of two of children born to Richard
Democrat Joey Andrews will be going to Lansing to represent Michigan’s 38th state House District. Andrews edged out Republican Kevin Whiteford in Tuesday’s elections. With Berrien, Van Buren, and Allegan counties now reporting results, Andrews defeated Whiteford
State Representative Brad Paquette of Niles has easily won reelection following balloting Tuesday. Paquette represents Michigan’s 37th District, which covers southern and eastern parts of Berrien County and Cass County. Paquette defeated Democratic challenger Naomi Ludman of
The Berrien County Office of Emergency Management says 911 service has been restored in areas that lost it this week. Early in the morning on Wednesday, 911 to the affected areas was restored and tested. The service
Incumbent Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson declared victory over Republican challenger Kristina Karamo late Tuesday night. Benson’s 55% of the vote leads Karamo’s 43% with 86% of votes counted. Benson celebrated her victory alongside another Democrats in
State Representative Pauline Wendzel thanked supporters Tuesday as she cruised to reelection in Michigan’s 39th District. She faced Democratic challenger Jared Plonowski in Tuesday’s election. Wendzel told us southwest Michigan has a good advocate in her. “I
Marvel Studios With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hitting theaters Friday, ABC Audio is taking a deep dive into the lore of the MCU character, with some trivia. The questions range in difficulty from Casual to Super Fan, so if
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will lead the state for four more years as Republican challenger Tudor Dixon conceded the election. Dixon says she called Whitmer this morning to wish her well, adding that the state’s success doesn’t rest
For the first time in forty years, the Michigan legislature will be controlled by Democrats. Gongwer News executive editor Zach Gorchow on the significance of the change. “It means 40 years of pent-up Democratic policy demand will
Republican state Senator Aric Nesbitt has defeated Democratic challenger Kim Jorgensen Gane. “As we look at the next four years, I think we’re going to continue to try to work to turn our economy around, create jobs
The votes have been counted, and Cass County voters have spoken. With 100 percent of precincts fully reporting, unofficial results show that Republicans have won all eight county commission seats. The county gained an additional seat for
From the Associated Press — Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has won a second four-year term. She defeated Republican challenger Tudor Dixon Tuesday in a campaign that focused on their opposing views on abortion. Whitmer is a
Michigan voters have approved all three statewide ballot proposals they were asked to consider Tuesday. This includes Proposal Three, which protects reproductive freedoms, including the right to an abortion, in the state constitution. Proposal One strengthened financial
Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga easily won reelection Tuesday in the Fourth District. That’s the district that covers northern Berrien County on up to Holland. Huizenga’s district includes St. Joseph, the home of Congressman Fred Upton, who opted
Congressman Tim Walberg stopped in Berrien County on Tuesday as voters across Michigan cast their ballots in the midterms. Walberg easily won reelection, this time in Michigan’s new Seventh District, over Democratic challenger Bart Goldberg. Speaking early
While waiting for election results, one local politician hopped on stage to entertain the crowd with some funk. Joey Andrews, who is running as a Democrat for the 38th District in the state house, joined South Bend’s
Republican Kevin Whiteford says he’s pleased with how his campaign was run, regardless of who wins the Michigan House race in the 38th District. We caught up to him election night, and Whiteford said throughout the campaign,
Octavio Jones/Getty Images (ORLANDO) — Republican Marco Rubio is expected to keep his seat as the senior senator of Florida as polls project him to defeat his Democrat opponent, Val Demings. During the Senate debate on Oct.
A new report out this week shows half of all electric vehicles are sold in just eight coastal markets. Study author Vince Palamorez of S&P Global Insights says some parts of the country need a better charging
The holiday season in downtown St. Joseph kicks off next Friday with Luminaries. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells us there will be around 100 luminaries lit up around the downtown area, thanks to St. Joe Today
– Submitted by Corewell Health South The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the United States’ largest philanthropy focused solely on health, recently awarded Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, a $40,000 grant to support research into neighborhood
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to begin drafting an agreement to turn over some city owned property to a local group seeking to develop affordable housing. At a Monday meeting, they discussed setting up a contract
The Berrien County Drain Commissioner’s Office, in partnership with the City of Watervliet and civil engineering consultant Wightman, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. The event will celebrate the creation
In the early morning hours of Election Day 2022, while most of southwest Michigan was still asleep, several local photographers were up capturing a rare celestial event. Nathan Voytovick, a Lakeshore High School graduate who co-owns Midwest &
Lake Michigan College will be hosting some open house events this month for students, families, and friends to speak with faculty and staff about academic programs and resources at all three of its campuses. LMC says the
