3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (244+ words) Indiana Michigan Power is now taking applications for two grant programs that support science and engineering projects in schools. I&M spokesperson Schnee Doyle tells us the Teacher Vision and FIRST Robotics Grants can help bring hands-on learning opportunities to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (223+ words) The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven will hold a presentation on the ancient history of the Great Lakes next week. Museum head of education Violet Rollins tells us they’re teaming up with the Kalamazoo Nature Center to present “From…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (543+ words) $100,000 in new grants for organizations throughout Southwest Michigan have been announced by the Joseph and Rosemary Low Family Foundation. The Berrien Community Foundation, which administers the program for the Low Foundation, says these annual “We See You” grants support nonprofits…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (217+ words) The Berrien Community Foundation is notifying all teachers that it’s now taking applications for a new round of its Golden Acorn Classroom Mini Grants. BCF Program Manager Susan Matheny tells us the grants offer up to $500 to Berrien County educators…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (169+ words) Honor Credit Union has announced the appointment of Bill Campbell as Branch Manager of its Niles location. Campbell brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with expertise spanning treasury management, loan documentation, mortgage lending, and member…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (314+ words) After three years of work, a new park that preserves a piece of Niles history has been completed and is available for the public. Niles History Center Director Christina Arseneau tells us the ribbon cutting for the new Ferry Street…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (175+ words) Moody on the Market Explore the geology that shaped the Great Lakes with presentation at Michigan Maritime Museum next week The geological history beneath Michigan’s forests, shorelines, and Great Lakes will be the focus of an upcoming lecture at the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (302+ words) Twin City Players is opening its doors to the public for a two-day one-of-a-kind community Clearing Out the Closet Costume Sale. Many unique pieces will be available for purchase, with proceeds directly supporting the theater’s Brian Swiger Memorial Scholarship Fund....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (239+ words) Berrien County Central Dispatch is trying out a new strategy for finding staff. 911 Administrator Caitlin Sampsell tells us dispatch is expanding its apprenticeship program with the new school year. She says dispatch first partnered with Berrien RESA and Berrien Springs…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (286+ words) With a new academic year starting, Michigan’s new school cell phone ban is in effect. The law was signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer early this year and prohibits the use of mobile phones during instructional time in public schools. Berrien…...