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12/22/2024

From The Newsroom: Nominations being taken for United Way Volunteer Awards

The United Way of Southwest Michigan is now taking nominations for its annual Volunteer Leadership Awards. United Way volunteer coordinator Debbie Ramirez tells us they’re looking for two individuals who exemplify the volunteer spirit by serving their

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: Benton Township Board approves major infrastructure work

The Benton Township Board of Trustees has approved bids for about $12.9 million in water and sewer system work. At a meeting this past week, trustees heard from Steve Oosting of engineering firm Prein & Newhof there

12/21/2024

MoodyontheMarket.com Berrien County Animal Services getting too big for its building

Berrien County Animal Services is hoping to get a little more space. Speaking to colleagues this week, Berrien County Commissioner Jim Curran said the administration committee earlier met with Animal Shelter Director Ashley Herr and was told

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: Unemployment benefits to be extended in Michigan

The Michigan House closed its business for the year without addressing several major issues, but state Representative Joey Andrews says it still did approve around 100 bills in the waning days. For Andrews, an important piece of

12/21/2024

Today is technically the final day of "Caring 'Bout Critters at Christmas" but feel free to stop at Landers Ace Hardware in South Haven or Scottdale True Value through the end of the year!! And THANK YOU!

12/21/2024

MoodyontheMarket.com New Low Family Foundation supporting non-profits throughout Southwest Michigan, Indiana

A new charitable foundation has been launched in Southwest Michigan, supporting non-profits throughout the region and into Indiana. The Low Family Foundation was founded by Ohio State University professor John Low to honor Joseph and Rosemary Low

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: WSJM Sports Player of the Week – Ava Rommel – St. Joseph

The latest WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Ava Rommel of St. Joseph girls basketball. Ava is a senior at St. Joseph high school where she has a 3.9 GPA During the week, St. Joe went 2-0

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: Work on restoration of Lincoln Township Beach could start in 2025

Lincoln Township will make major improvements to its Lake Michigan beach now that the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board has recommended the approval of a $350,000 grant for the effort. Lincoln Township Supervisor Glenn Youngstedt tells

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: Lake Michigan College distributes holiday food baskets

Lake Michigan College employees have continued a Christmas tradition by delivering holiday food baskets to individuals and families in need. This year’s delivery, on December 17, marked the 41st anniversary of the annual Holiday Food Basket event.

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: Berrien County hires new GIS Director

Berrien County has hired a new director for the GIS Department. GIS stands for Geographical Information Systems, and the GIS director maintains detailed geographical maps of property throughout the county to help local governments, developers, the public,

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: County Commissioners briefed on lack of action in Lansing

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners isn’t expecting more out of Lansing this year. That’s after commissioners were briefed this week by their Lansing liaison, Michael Krombeen. The consultant told them the final week of legislative action

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: Berrien County Animal Shelter may seek expansion

Berrien County Animal Services is hoping to get a little more space. Speaking to colleagues this week, Berrien County Commissioner Jim Curran said the administration committee earlier met with Animal Shelter Director Ashley Herr and was told

12/21/2024

From The Newsroom: Months of work: Four Winds gingerbread villages now on display

Now on display at the Four Winds Casinos in New Buffalo and South Bend are the crowd-pleasing Christmas gingerbread villages. Four Winds Executive Chef Brandon Smithson tells us they’ve been putting up the gingerbread displays each holiday

12/20/2024

From The Newsroom: New Low Family Foundation supporting non-profits around Southwest Michigan

A new charitable foundation has been launched in Southwest Michigan, supporting non-profits throughout the region and into Indiana. The Low Family Foundation was founded by Ohio State University professor John Low to honor Joseph and Rosemary Low

12/20/2024

From The Newsroom: Huizenga: Trump should be clear about who’s in charge

Donald Trump has already influenced business in Washington, even though he won’t take office as president for another month. Trump this week was involved in negotiations over federal spending, and Elon Musk was just as involved, threatening

12/20/2024

Music News: Music notes: The Weeknd, Kelly Clarkson and more

The Weeknd‘s movie now has a release date. Hurry Up Tomorrow, which has the same name as his upcoming album, will open in theaters May 16. As previously reported, the movie is a suspense thriller that features

12/20/2024

MoodyontheMarket.com ‘Inn at Harbor Shores’ plans NYE bash, offers flex spaces for gatherings anytime

It appears the place to be on New Year’s Eve in Southwest Michigan is The Inn at Harbor Shores. They’re planning a blow-out evening to welcome the calendar’s Quarter Century mark—2025! MoodyOnTheMarket.com learned all about the plans

12/20/2024

Music News: See Elton John's gravity-defying new figure at Madame Tussauds London

Madame Tussauds London Most celebrity wax figures at Madam Tussauds museums show the star standing up or sitting down. But a new figure of Elton John, unveiled Dec. 20 at the museum’s London outpost, shows the Rocket Man