Trustee Bitely called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and seven guests. Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to approve the … [Read more...] about Porter Township – Van Buren County – March 16, 2026
Earth Talk: Motor boats
Motor boats cause a lot of water and air pollution but the industry has been slow to get more sustainable. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Do motorboats still spew a lot of toxins into water? What’s being done to clean them up and … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Motor boats
Car crashes into Big Tony’s April 9
Sheriff Clint Roach reports that on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at approximately 1231 hours, Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a single vehicle crash at 290 S. Centre St. in Marcellus Village, Cass County, … [Read more...] about Car crashes into Big Tony’s April 9
10th Annual Cass County Regional Gallery exhibit seeks entries
After five years and nine exhibits, Cass County Regional Gallery is still attracting artists from all over Michiana. The Gallery is hosting its 10th exhibit at the Cass County Administration Building from Saturday, May 9 through … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Cass County Regional Gallery exhibit seeks entries
Van Buren County Museum Season Opening is May 1
Van Buren County Historical Museum, 58471 Red Arrow Hwy., Hartford, MI, will open its 2026 season at noon on Friday, May 1, with dozens of rooms on four floors all full of County history. Everyone will find something interesting at … [Read more...] about Van Buren County Museum Season Opening is May 1
Public Notice – April 16, 2026
WNN’s The Woodhouse Report returns from spring break
WNN’s The Woodhouse Report with host Brock Woodhouse is back. Catch the April 13, 2026, edition on YouTube at tinyurl.com/Woodhouse-Report-April-13-2026. This week’s correspondents are Aiden Cadwell, Charlotte Cropsey, Memory Sylvester, … [Read more...] about WNN’s The Woodhouse Report returns from spring break
$6 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants now available to strengthen Michigan’s workforce and economy
More than 241,600 Michigan workers and 8,966 businesses have benefited from Going PRO Talent Fund support to date LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced applications have opened … [Read more...] about $6 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants now available to strengthen Michigan’s workforce and economy
Southwestern Michigan College celebrated completion of its new wrestling facility April 8, packing the 125-capacity bleachers festooned with balloons.
Guest speaker Kayla Miracle (pictured), two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) for Team USA from Culver Academy in Culver, Ind., who lives in Phoenix, Ariz., said, “A rising tide raises all boats. You guys are a rising tide for other … [Read more...] about Southwestern Michigan College celebrated completion of its new wrestling facility April 8, packing the 125-capacity bleachers festooned with balloons.
Spring turkey season starts soon; harvest reporting now mandatory
With spring turkey season opening soon across Michigan, hunters should review several important updates, including a new mandatory turkey harvest reporting requirement. The 2026 spring turkey hunt periods begin as early as April 18. … [Read more...] about Spring turkey season starts soon; harvest reporting now mandatory
Gov. Whitmer Announces Opening of Road Construction Season for 2026
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off the beginning of road construction season for 2026. As part of the bipartisan long-term road funding plan that the governor signed into law last year, the … [Read more...] about Gov. Whitmer Announces Opening of Road Construction Season for 2026
