By Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist We hope your holidays are filled with joy and warmth. During this and every season, we want you to know that we are here to serve you. Did you know that our online services are … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from Social Security
SMC graduates 14 nurses December 11
Southwestern Michigan College Dec. 11 welcomed 14 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with almost 4.3 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. With a median age of 46, the United States needs to create more than … [Read more...] about SMC graduates 14 nurses December 11
SMC Holds Final Board Meeting of 2024
At its brief final meeting of 2024, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Dec. 11 heard highlights compiled like a David Letterman Top 10 list. “What a year it’s been,” said President Dr. Joe Odenwald, who culled his picks … [Read more...] about SMC Holds Final Board Meeting of 2024
MiLEAP Issues Final Call for Michiganders Ages 21-24 to Apply to Earn a Tuition-Free Degree, Skills Certificate Through Michigan Reconnect
Adults Ages 21-24 Must Submit Applications by Dec. 31, 2024, to Join 30,000 Others Accepted Through the Temporary Program Expansion LANSING, Mich. – Ahead of the December 31 deadline, the Michigan Department of Lifelong … [Read more...] about MiLEAP Issues Final Call for Michiganders Ages 21-24 to Apply to Earn a Tuition-Free Degree, Skills Certificate Through Michigan Reconnect
MET gift brightens the season by empowering dreams and ensuring a lasting legacy
LANSING — With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Michigan families seeking meaningful alternatives to fleeting gifts like toys and gadgets can turn to the Michigan Education Trust (MET) to offer a gift that grows … [Read more...] about MET gift brightens the season by empowering dreams and ensuring a lasting legacy
Township of Porter – County of Van Buren, State of Michigan – Regulation of Adult Use Marihuana Establishments – Ordinance No. 2021-3
SECTION 1. Purpose A. An Ordinance to implement the provisions of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), MCL 333.27951 et seq. By requiring a Permit and compliance with requirements as provided in this … [Read more...] about Township of Porter – County of Van Buren, State of Michigan – Regulation of Adult Use Marihuana Establishments – Ordinance No. 2021-3
Election Notice from the Cass County Conservation District
Family First Funeral Home: Open for business and ready to serve
Katie Atkin, left, is the owner and licensed funeral director at Family First Funeral & Cremation Services, 52780 M-40. Bryce Austin Davis handles arrangements and pre-planning. While a January 2025 open house is being planned, they … [Read more...] about Family First Funeral Home: Open for business and ready to serve
MAHS makes it official – “We’re open!”
Carolers from Howardsville Christian paid a visit to the G. W. Jones House during Christmas in the Village. The group serenaded the guests with a variety of holiday tunes. -News Photo Well, we did it. The Marcellus Area … [Read more...] about MAHS makes it official – “We’re open!”
Christmas in the Village 2024 . . . and a great time was had by all!
Owen Ware was the first in line to visit with Santa Claus during Christmas in the Village, Saturday, December 7. Owen’s was quite an achievement considering the length of the line seen in the photo below. Ewert’s music students … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Village 2024 . . . and a great time was had by all!
Welcome to the jungle, Joe!
Newly elected Village Council member Joe Watts promises to be a voice for local businesses. Watts ran as a write-in candidate and was duly elected on November 5. Watts and wife Erica own the Electric Moon, 101 E. Main Street. … [Read more...] about Welcome to the jungle, Joe!
Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch moving forward
It’s beginning to look like. . . a library. Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch on US 12 is moving along. The building is going vertical thanks to the delivery of steel. - News Photo A very happy Library Director Barbara … [Read more...] about Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch moving forward