ST. JOE WINTER BEER FEST RETURNS JANUARY 27, 2024, TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 1
ST. JOE WINTER BEER FEST RETURNS JANUARY 27, 2024,TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 1 ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — St. Joe Today invites everyone 21 years and older to come out of hibernation and meet up with friends at this lakeside destination during the 2024 St. Joe Winter Beer Fest. The event takes place on Saturday, January 27 from 12:00p-4:00p, outdoors, on the corner of Broad St. and Lake Blvd. in St. Joseph, Mich. With available tickets limited to only 1,050, Amy Zapal, executive director of St. Joe Today
Buchanan's Shop with a Cop 2023
Buchanan's Shop with a Cop For over 20 years, the Buchanan Police Department, in conjunction with local area fire departments, has sponsored the Shop with A Cop Program. In fact, this program began in partnership with the Buchanan American Legion Post #51 to raise money to help economically challenged children in the Buchanan community purchase toys, family gifts, and other needed items (i.e., clothing) for Christmas. On average, 10-15 local Buchanan youth are served through this program each year,
COMMUNITY LEADERS TO DONATE FIRST BEARS TO SBN'S 12th ANNUAL BEARS IN THE AIR PROGRAM
COMMUNITY LEADERS TO DONATE FIRST BEARS TO SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S TWELFTH ANNUAL BEARS IN THE AIR PROGRAM WHO: St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board President David SageSouth Bend Mayor James Mueller St. Joseph County Commissioner Derek DieterBeacon Children’s Hospital Director of Women and Children’s Services Jen TonkovichRobert L. Miller Sr. Veteran’s Center Resident James Doublin WHAT: Twelfth Annual Bears in the Air ProgramCommunity leaders will place the first bears in the
Join the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and Emerge Innovation Hub for lunch and a Fellowship Demo Day
You are cordially invited to join the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and Emerge Innovation Hub for lunch and a Fellowship Demo Day on Thursday, December 7th. Fellowship Demo Day will be held open-house style from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Soul’s Ground Café, 234 Territorial Rd. Benton Harbor, allowing you to come and meet their five (5) inaugural 2023 Fellows, see how the program has positively impacted their businesses, and how you can get involved. The Emerge Fellowship Accelerator Program is
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Home Watch of SWM Announces Acquisition, Expands Service Territory
Home Watch of SWM Announces Acquisition, Expands Service Territory St. Joseph, MI - Home Watch of Southwest Michigan, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of the clients, assets, and social media of Red Arrow Home Watch and Concierge. Home Watch of Southwest Michigan, LLC provides monitoring services for second homeowners and snowbirds in Michigan's Great Southwest, from New Buffalo to South Haven, along the shores of Lake Michigan. In closing the transaction with Red Arrow Home
Honor CU Announces 2023 Teacher Awards Winners
2023 Honor Teacher Award Winners AnnouncedBERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 27, 2023 – Honor Credit Union is excited to announce the winners of its Annual Teacher Awards. For over 10 years, Honor Credit Union has supported educators in its communities through its Annual Teacher Awards, athletic programs, and an abundance of community partnerships throughout the years. This year, Honor increased the value of its teacher awards to $500 per winner, increasing the total amount awarded to teachers to
MERRY & BRIGHT WEEKEND, DEC. 1-3, FILLS DOWNTOWN ST. JOSEPH WITH HOLIDAY CHEER
Celebrate the winter season in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Merry & Bright Weekend invites the Southwest Michigan community to enjoy four festive events: Light up the Bluff, Reindog Parade, Santa’s House and the Holiday Artisan Fair. Light up the Bluff kicks off Merry & Bright Weekend on Friday, December 1. At 6:00p, the St. Joseph High School Choir begins with Christmas carols followed by the tree lighting at 6:30p. The one million holiday lights will transform Lake Bluff Park into a winter wonderland
Cornerstone Alliance Announces Promotion of Zach Vaughn to Director of Business Growth
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Chris Frank O: (269) 757 - 0291 cfrank@cstonealliance.org November 21, 2023 Cornerstone Alliance Announces Promotion of Zach Vaughn to Director of Business Growth Benton Harbor, Mich., (November 21, 2023) — Cornerstone Alliance, the lead economic development organization in Berrien County, is proud to announce the promotion of Zach Vaughn to the position of Director of Business Growth. In his new role, Vaughn will be responsible for spearheading strategic
Dave Rudolf’s ‘Completely Cracked Christmas’ Promises Good Cheer and Belly Laughs at the Box
Dave Rudolf has discovered the perfect antidote to holiday stress: laughter! The Grammy-nominated and Gold Record recording artist will perform his hilarious take on Christmas on Saturday, December 16, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St. in St. Joseph, MI. The show is appropriate (and funny) for all ages.Advance tickets are $12 general admission and $15 for cabaret seating (at tables in front); reserve your seating at ticketstripe.com/daverudolf. Walk-in tickets are $15. Free for
Just in Time for the Holidays, Tickets to the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship On Sale Now
The best players in senior golf return to Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan Memorial Day Weekend The PGA of America is thrilled to announce that today, ticketsfor the 84th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championshipat Harbor Shoresare officially available for purchase. The Championship, one of the most historic and prestigious events in senior golf, is returning to Benton Harbor, Michigan May 23-26, 2024, bringing a variety of family-friendly experiences throughout the entire weekend. “We couldn’t be
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WILL FIND GREAT BUYS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ON BLACK FRIDAY AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOV. 24-25
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WILL FIND GREAT BUYS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ON BLACK FRIDAY AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOV. 24-25 ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — Holiday shoppers seeking great deals will find them throughout Southwest Michigan (SWMI), on Black Friday, November 24, and Small Business Saturday, November 25. “You will easily find gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list from our merchants, restaurants and entertainment venues,” said Amy Zapal, executive director of St. Joe Today. “From the latest
LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department to hold auditions for Spring musical ‘The Lightning Thief’
LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department to hold auditions for Spring musical ‘The Lightning Thief’ BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department will hold auditions for its Spring musical production of “The Lightning Thief,” book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, and adapted from the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. The LMC production is directed by LMC Instructor of Theatre Dr. Patrick King, with musical direction by Rebecca Derbas-Selvidge,
LMC Alumni Association honors Barbara Peeples, Kim Bicard, Chokwe Pitchford as 2023 award recipients
LMC Alumni Association honors Barbara Peeples, Kim Bicard, Chokwe Pitchford as 2023 award recipients BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association Board of Directors honored the recipients of its 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center on the Benton Harbor Campus. Barbara Peeples, '61, received the newly christened Gladys Peeples-Burks Alumni Service Award, named in honor of her sister. Kim Vincent Bicard, '07, received the
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BOSS Services Accepting Nominations for Holiday Furnace Giveaway
BOSS Services Accepting Nominations for Holiday Furnace GiveawayBOSS Services is excited to announce the launch of their annual Heartwarming Holiday Giveaway. Once again this year, the local home services company will give away two brand new, fully-installed furnaces to two deserving people in Southwest Michigan right before Christmas!Now until December 11th, BOSS is encouraging community members to pay it forward and nominate someone special in their life to win a new furnace. BOSS owners and managers will
Laila Ali to speak at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center as part of the LMC Speaker Series Jan.
Laila Ali to speak at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center as part of the LMC Speaker Series Jan. 18 BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center welcomes to the Mainstage boxing world-champion, international Boxing Hall of Famer, LailaAliLifestyle.com CEO, and author Laila Ali at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Ali’s presentation is part of the LMC Speaker Series and MLK Celebration Week 2024, a community-wide effort honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ali
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Wightman Opens Third Indiana Location, Ninth Overall
Wightman Opens Third Indiana Location, Ninth Overall Benton Harbor, Mich. – Wightman, a multi-disciplinary firm specializing in architecture, civil engineering, and surveying, recently opened a new office in Portage, Ind.. Located at 2646 Hamstrom Road, the office marks the third Indiana office location for the firm, joining South Bend and Plymouth, and is the ninth Wightman office location overall. The new location supports the company’s strategic plan to grow throughout the Great Lakes
Lake Michigan College’s Olivia Ippel wins NJCCA Division II Cross Country National Championship
Lake Michigan College’s Olivia Ippel wins NJCCA Division II Cross Country National Championship St. Joseph freshman among three Red Hawk runners to compete BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Lake Michigan College's Olivia Ippel is the national champion. The Red Hawks freshman runner and St. Joseph High School graduate finished first with a time of 17 minutes and 56.6 seconds at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Women's National Cross Country Championship on Saturday at John Hunt
Annual Holiday Collage Concert scheduled for Dec. 6
Annual Holiday Collage Concert scheduled for Dec. 6 BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department presents its annual Holiday Collage Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 in the LMC Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall on the Benton Harbor Campus.In a warm and inviting dinner theatre-like atmosphere, audience members will be treated to a festive celebration of the season when Visual & Performing Arts ensembles come together. Attendees will also enjoy light
BERRIEN COUNTY FIRE FIGHTERS NEED YOUR HELP! EVERY HOME NEEDS FIRE ALARMS
Berrien County Fire Departments receive thousands of fire calls each year. Since 2004, Servpro of Berrien County has donated more than 19,000 smoke alarms and 500 carbon monoxide detectors to the local fire departments in Berrien County to install for homeowners in need FOR FREE! Just call your local fire department for details. This year, we are fortunate enough to have Dan Crist owner of Centisible Heating & Air Conditioning based out of Coloma, Michigan match our funds. Together we donated $5000
Lake Michigan College celebrates International Education Week
Lake Michigan College celebrates International Education Week BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Lake Michigan College's Internationalization Committee celebrates International Education Week with free events for students, faculty, staff, and the community from Monday, Nov. 13 through Thursday, Nov. 16. International student activist and speaker Jacob Breit will participate throughout the week. He recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, receiving a bachelor's degree in Global Health with a
Corewell Health hospitals in Southwest Michigan Earn National Recognition for Patient Safety
Corewell Health hospitals in Southwest Michigan Earn National Recognition for Patient Safety The Leapfrog Group awards 2 Corewell Health hospitals ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2023. St. Joseph and Niles, Mich., November 6, 2023 – Corewell HealthTM Lakeland Hospitals - St. Joseph Hospital and Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals - Niles Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2023 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient
MICHIGAN WORKS! EXPANDS DIRECT SERVICES TO RETURNING CITIZENS FROM THE BERRIEN COUNTY JAIL AND VAN BUREN COUNTY JAIL THROUGH FEDERAL GRANT
MICHIGAN WORKS! EXPANDS DIRECT SERVICES TO RETURNING CITIZENS FROM THE BERRIEN COUNTY JAIL AND VAN BUREN COUNTY JAIL THROUGH FEDERAL GRANT BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is among 14 organizations in major cities across the country to receive a three-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to provide direct services to the reentry population. The grant, which started on October 1, allows the team at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren to expand its
A free staged reading of “The Crucible” planned for Nov. 15
A free staged reading of “The Crucible” planned for Nov. 15 BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department will present a staged reading of Arthur Miller’s classic play “The Crucible” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the LMC Mendel Center Hanson Theatre on the Benton Harbor Campus. The free event is open to the public. Tickets are not required. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely
Original Art & Crafts for Sale at Makers Market at the Box Factory
Original Art & Crafts for Sale at Makers MarketThe bustling, one-day event features over 100 works by 46 local artisansST. JOSEPH, MI – The Makers Market, a modern-day interpretation of the traditional craft fair, returns to the Box Factory for the Arts as part of Small Business Saturday.Makers MarketSaturday, November 2510 a.m. to 6 p.m.$5 entry feeCash bar, food & refreshmentsThis year’s Makers Market features 46 artists and artisans from local studios and workshops throughout the region.
Lake Michigan College, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber seek applications for Leadership Accelerator Program
Lake Michigan College, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber seek applications for Leadership Accelerator Program BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Leadership Accelerator Program at Lake Michigan College is now accepting applications for its upcoming cohort scheduled to begin on Jan. 25, 2024. Run in partnership between LMC and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce with support from the Leadership Advisory Council, this intensive seven-month program is designed to engage, empower, and develop the
Lake Michigan College, Western Michigan University announce new Exercise Science transfer agreement
Lake Michigan College, Western Michigan University announce new Exercise Science transfer agreement BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Lake Michigan College and Western Michigan University have reached a new transfer agreement, which allows LMC students who complete an associate degree in Exercise Science to transfer seamlessly to Western’s bachelor's degree program. LMC's Exercise Science program, part of the Department of Natural Science, Exercise Science, and Wellness, provides students with a foundation in
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BOSS Services and Berrien County Riders Team up for Toys for Tots
BOSS Services and Berrien County Riders Team up for Toys for Tots Benton Harbor, MI - BOSS Services and Berrien County Riders have joined forces to help make this Christmas more magical for kids in Berrien County. From November 1st to December 1st 2023, we will be collecting unwrapped, brand-new toys to donate to Berrien County Toys for Tots. These toys will be distributed to local families in Berrien County who could use a little help this holiday season. Toys for Tots is an organization initiated by
Bridgman Courtyard Wins MML Community Excellence Award
BRIDGMAN FOR THE WIN! BRIDGMAN, MI — Oct. 30, 2023 — The City of Bridgman proudly announces its win of the coveted Michigan Municipal League's Community Excellence Award for the collaborative Bridgman Courtyard Project. The prestigious accolade was presented at the recent MML Convention in Traverse City, attended by city managers, mayors, and city council members from across Michigan. The first day of the convention saw all four finalist communities present their respective projects including Bridgman,
An evening of holiday-themed Irish dance and traditional songs comes to the Lake Michigan College Me
An evening of holiday-themed Irish dance and traditional songs comes to the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Dec. 8 BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – See what it means to experience Christmas the Irish way when the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center welcomes Christmas in Killarney: An Irish Christmas Celebration to the Mainstage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. The Irish village of Killarney comes alive in the 1920s with world-class Irish dancing, classic Christmas songs, and a heartwarming story about love,
Evolving DDoS Attack Tactics Targeting Small Businesses: What You Need to Know
Small business owners are prime targets for cyberattacks, specifically denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, Comcast Business shared information on why small businesses are increasingly at risk for DDoS attacks, the industries most at risk and recommendations for safeguarding small businesses from these attacks. To learn more about this and the 2023 Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report, click here.
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Regional Chamber, WSJM to Hold Forum for 2023 St. Joseph City Commission Candidates
Regional Chamber, WSJM to Hold Forum for 2023 St. Joseph City Commission Candidates St. Joseph, MI - The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, in partnership with News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM, will be hosting a candidate forum for the 2023 St. Joseph City Commission race on October 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Shadowland Ballroom located at 333 Broad Street in St. Joseph. All six candidates have confirmed their attendance. The general public is welcome to attend the event in-person and those
Andrews to Participate in ‘Make it in Michigan’ Roundtable, Facility Tour
Andrews to Participate in ‘Make it in Michigan’ Roundtable, Facility Tour ST. JOSEPH, Mich., Sept. 8, 2023 — State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) will take part in a roundtable discussion and tour of Edgewater Automation’s facility where the business first opened in 2001. Andrews, Edgewater Founder and President Rick Blake and local officials will hold a media availability before the stakeholder discussion. Andrews is highlighting how the fiscal 2023-24 “Make it in Michigan” budget will help
