1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (343+ words) A program that teaches swimming and water safety to fourth grade students at Sam Adams Elementary School in Cassopolis has just completed its 13th successful year, and now supporters are seeking to ensure it can continue in perpetuity. Since starting, Cass…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (313+ words) The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, which has been educating people about water safety around the Great Lakes region since 2011, is making a call for public support so it can continue operating. Group co-founder Dave Benjamin tells us they’ve launched…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (292+ words) The operators of the Lakehouse Restaurant have decided to move their business–and most of their menu– to downtown St. Joseph. Social media suggests, and a call to The Riviera confirms, that most of the former Lakehouse menu (minus steaks)…...

1+ week, 2+ 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, 6+ 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, 6+ 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…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (270+ words) A ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 will be held in Benton Harbor next month. Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety Deputy Director of Fire Services Brian Kazmierzak tells us everyone’s invited to gather at the city’s 9/11 Memorial across from…...

2+ week, 5+ 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…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (223+ words) Just in time for the new school year, the St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation has announced a fundraising campaign aimed at making the high school cafeteria more welcoming to all students. Foundation Board President Sam Abdelnour tells us “A Seat…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (301+ words) One of Lake Michigan’s premier sailing traditions will return to St. Joseph this Labor Day Weekend. The annual Tri-State Regatta brings an overnight fleet of around 100 sailboats from Chicago for the first leg of the race series, and the racers…...