Lake Michigan College Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2024 Alumni Awards
Lake Michigan College Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2024 Alumni Awards BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its 2024 Alumni Awards. Nominations for the Gladys Peeples-Burks Alumni Service Award, Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award, and Alumni Achievement Award must be received by May 29 for consideration. Recipients will be announced in October. To be eligible, alumni must have graduated from LMC or its
2024 SWMI & National Housing Market March Sales Plunge 14%, Selling Prices Set Records
“Southwest Michigan’s housing market sales in March 2024 plunged 14 percent compared to sales in March 2023. Selling prices continue to rise to record levels for prices in March,” stated Alan Jeffries, Association Executive, Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Jeffries continued, “The number of houses sold in March dropped to 202 from 236 in March 2023. The level of sales in March 2024 was the lowest since March 2014. The highest number of sales in March was 286 in 2020. At the
LMC celebrates student achievements at IdeaCon 2.0
LMC celebrates student achievements at IdeaCon 2.0 BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — IdeaCon 2.0, Lake Michigan College's Student Symposium, takes place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 in the Multi-Purpose Room (L311) on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. This free annual event, which is open to the public, celebrates the work of LMC students with presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and performances. Students will showcase original research and creative works on various topics,
Schmidke Construction Celebrates Earth Day with Rewilding Initiative, Partners with Pizzo and Associ
Schmidke Construction and Contracting, LLC, a leading custom home building firm, announces its partnership with Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. to celebrate Earth Day 2024 by launching a "rewilding" initiative to restore balance to the ecosystem at its new 5-acre headquarters build-site and to invest in the sustainability of the community. Partnered with Pizzo & Associates, renowned experts in ecological restoration with decades of experience, Schmidke Construction is taking proactive steps to manage the
KitchenAid Brand Unveils Celebrity Chefs and Local Talent Headlining 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Cham
KitchenAid Fairway Club to feature chef demonstrations, espresso and smoothie samples, interactive product displays and much more KitchenAid brand is once again elevating the fan experience at the upcoming 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, taking place at Harbor Shores over Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26. As the title sponsor of this prestigious event, KitchenAid promises an unparalleled fusion of cooking and golf for fans of all ages. Today, the brand unveiled the full schedule of celebrity
Bridgman’s Toth Street Park $312,000 Playground Update Complete
Bridgman’s Toth Street Park $312,000 Playground Update CompleteRibbon Cutting Celebration Scheduled for April 26Bridgman, Michigan – On Friday, April 26th at 4:00 p.m. the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber in collaboration with their subsidiary the Greater Bridgman Chamber & Growth Alliance (CGA) and the City of Bridgman will host the official Ribbon Cutting celebration of the new playground equipment at Toth Street Park. In early 2023, Toth Street Park was the recipient of multiple substantial grants
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Presents A Student Education Concert
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Presents A Student Education Concert St. Joseph, Michigan - “I want to be the piano player!,” exclaimed one student attending the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Education Concert. Another said that the SMSO would see them in two years when they started playing an instrument. The eagerness from students continued with comments such as, “Do you need a drummer? I’ll be your drummer!” and “I’m gonna play A LOT of instruments!” That is some of the enthusiasm
United Federal Credit Union Names Zach Thompson Branch Manager in Buchanan
United Federal Credit Union Names Zach Thompson Branch Manager in BuchananZach Thompson, Branch Manager, Buchanan BUCHANAN, Mich. – United Federal Credit Union (United) has named Zach Thompson as Branch Manager at its branch at 808 E Front St. in Buchanan. As Branch Manager, Thompson will be responsible for maintaining the performance of the branch and providing leadership and supervision to staff. Thompson brings more than eight years of financial industry experience to his role. Most recently, he
Wightman Announces the Appointment of Steve Carlisle as President
Wightman Announces the Appointment of Steve Carlisle as President Benton Harbor, Mich.— Wightman, an award-winning architecture, civil engineering, and surveying firm serving the Great Lakes region, proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Steve Carlisle, P.E. as its new President. With an impressive career in the civil engineering industry and a commitment to continuing Wightman’s service to its clients and people-centric company culture, Carlisle brings a wealth of experience to his new role. With
Tracy Letts’ dark comedy “The Minutes” to open The GhostLight Theatre’s 5th season April 18th
Tracy Letts’ critically acclaimed play “THE MINUTES” opens Thursday, April 18th and runs through Sunday April 28th at The GhostLight Theatre. Directed by Chicago-based Director Nate Cohen, THE MINUTES will mark the first production of the 2024 GhostLight Theatre season. THE MINUTES is a scathing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power from the author of August: Osage County, playwright Tracy Letts. This play exposes the ugliness behind some of our closely-held American narratives
Lake Michigan College Honors Program to hold annual Civil Discourse Forum on Jobs, Wages and Inflati
Lake Michigan College Honors Program to hold annual Civil Discourse Forum on Jobs, Wages and Inflation BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Lake Michigan College Honors Program will hold its 2024 Civil Discourse Forum on Jobs, Wages, and Inflation from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Fettig Lecture Hall (D-105) on Lake Michigan College's Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. The forum offers an in-depth look at the implications and considerations for young adults starting careers and looking for jobs,
MICHIGAN WORKS! ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCES OPEN OFFICE HOURS AT GALIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
MICHIGAN WORKS! ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCES OPEN OFFICE HOURS AT GALIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- With transportation being a top barrier for individuals in Southwest Michigan, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, and Neighbor by Neighbor joined forces to bring Adult Education services and a variety of additional support services to individuals who live in Southwest Berrien County with open office hours at the Galien Public Library. Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, in
PORTRAIT ARTISTS ‘FACE OFF’ AT BOX FACTORY EVENT WITH LIVE MODELS, MUSIC AND A SILENT AUCTION
PORTRAIT ARTISTS ‘FACE OFF’ AT BOX FACTORY EVENT WITH LIVE MODELS, MUSIC AND A SILENT AUCTIONST. JOSEPH, MI – Fifteen professional artists will demonstrate their craft by creating portraits of live models in front of an audience. They will be accompanied by music from electric cellist Michael Jon DeHays.The public is invited to the Face Off event on May 3, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St. in St. Joseph, MI.A cash bar and refreshments will be available. Admittance is $5 at the
BENTON HARBOR’S MIGHTY DOG ROOFING WINS AMBASSADOR AWARD
Benton Harbor’s Mighty Dog Roofing Wins Ambassador Award Benton Harbor, MI – One of Southwest Michigan’s newest businesses has already gained spotlight and recognition on a national level. Benton Harbor’s own Mighty Dog Roofing received the Brand Ambassador award for 2023 at their annual brand convention held in March. The Brand Ambassador award is one of four (4) that Mighty Dog Roofing recognizes every year among their 150+ owners and is the only one not awarded based on a measurable result but
Lake Michigan College renames Mainstage as Jenkins Theatre
Lake Michigan College renames Mainstage as Jenkins TheatreRolfe Jenkin's brother Dennis Jenkins (left) and Lake Michigan College President Dr. Trevor Kubatzke (right) unveiled the new Jenkins Theatre name before a Mendel Center performance Thursday evening BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – On Thursday, Lake Michigan College leaders revealed the new name of the LMC Mendel Center Mainstage during a naming dedication ceremony. The 1,500-seat performing arts venue is now known as the Lake Michigan College Mendel
GhostLight Theatre announces inaugural Young Adult(YA) Theatre Arts Training Program and auditions
2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for The GhostLight Theatre! In their 5th anniversary season, The GhostLight is launching their first ever YA (Young Adult) theatre training program to take place throughout the entire season, which will culminate in a mid-summer fully staged production of the play She Kills Monsters (Young Adventurers Edition) written by Qui Nguyen. Students aged 13-19 interested in studying the theatrical arts including acting, stagecraft, set design, costuming, light and sound