Lake Michigan College
LMC receives award for student voter engagement
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College was recognized for increasing student voter rates at a Washington D.C. awards ...
Education
Eastside Connections honor roll
Eighth Grade All A’s Kofi Amponsah Brian Bookout Dayne Burnett Ethan Chambliss Rayah Coomes Aidon Fergison Avery Greenman ...
News
Red Cross offering gift cards to blood donors
LANSING — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need ...
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Funeral home makes live-saving app available
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Wagner Family Funerals have invested back into the community in order to promote the saving ...
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Agencies partner to forgive medical debt for families in surrounding counties
ST. JOSEPH — Harbor Country Mission, Lake Street Community Church and I CAN Cafe have raised enough money ...
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Four Winds Casinos raise $20,000 for suicide prevention coalition
NEW BUFFALO — A $20,000 donation to suicide prevention in Berrien County surprised both recipient and donor. Four ...
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Southwest Michigan Halloween events
With Halloween just around the corner, Leader Publications has compiled a list of upcoming Halloween events in southwest ...
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Lest We Forget to host Veteran’s Day program
BENTON HARBOR — A community celebration honoring veterans and their families will take place next month as the ...
Niles
Area bands perform at MSBOA festival in Niles
NILES — The Brandywine High School Marching Band color guard tossed streamers into the air around their performing ...
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Industrial hemp workshop coming to Vandalia
VANDALIA — The Cass County Conservation District and the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program will host an industrial ...
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Cass County Parks, 4-H to host annual Harvest Fest
JONES — Cass County families — and their dogs — will have a chance to dress up in ...
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DASAS hosts vigil for victims of domestic violence
CASSOPOLIS — Just as darkness was settling over Cassopolis Tuesday, a circle of community members, law enforcement officials ...
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Day of the Dead celebration coming to southwest Michigan
ST. JOSEPH — A celebration in a “cemetery” is coming to southwest Michigan. The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra ...
Education
Mitch Albom to speak at The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speakers Series
BENTON HARBOR — The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speakers Series, hosted by The Mendel Center at Lake ...
News
PHOTO STORY: Thousands attend Chapel Hill Arts and Craft Show
BERRIEN SPRINGS — An estimated 8,000 people attended the Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show at the Berrien ...
Lake Michigan College
‘Ghostbusters’’ Ernie Hudson joins LMC team for ‘Exit Strategy’
BENTON HARBOR — Actor and producer Ernie Hudson, best known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in Ivan ...
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Michigan Gateway Community Foundation prepares to find new leadership, volunteers
BUCHANAN — Over gourmet appetizers and drinks, more than two dozen organization leaders from Cass County and southern ...
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Lake Michigan College to host transfer fair for students
BENTON HARBOR — A local college will be hosting a transfer fair next week. Students looking to transfer ...
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YMCA of Michiana to host annual triathlon benefiting cancer survivors
SOUTH BEND — The YMCA of Michiana is hosting its eighth annual 3-for-3 Triathlon at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, ...
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United Way volunteer opportunities
SUBMITTED Each week, United Way of Southwest Michigan releases a list of volunteer opportunities in the southwest Michigan ...
Education
Local League will register voters on National Voter Registration Day
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — An opportunity for young voters to register will be coming to southwest Michigan. On Sept. ...
Education
Youth Advisory Council assists with piggy bank project
BUCHANAN — Members of the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council helped to complete piggy banks at ...
News
Signups open for United Way of Southwest Michigan’s ninth annual Day of Action for Seniors
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Before winter hits, raking the yard and cleaning out the gutters can be a vital ...
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Statewide kickoff highlights positive impact as United Ways tackle local needs
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Dozens of United Ways across Michigan, including United Way of Southwest Michigan, kicked off a ...
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Miss Southwest, Miss Southwest Outstanding Teen applications open
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Blossomtime Festival, of St. Joseph, is taking applications for Miss Southwest and Miss Southwest Outstanding ...
