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Michigan Flywheelers Museum’s 43rd annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show begins September 10
SOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN- Four days filled with parades, music, kids’ activities, demonstrations and hundreds of vintage tractors are on tap for the Michigan Flywheelers Museum’s 43rd annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show, kicking off Thursday, Sept. 10 and running through Sunday, Sept. 13. One of the largest events of its kind in the state, the […]
Cass County Historical Society announces 2025 events schedule
Cass District Library Main Branch – CassopolisApril 15 Tuesday – 6:30pm / Location: 319 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031 In addition to Board Elections the Historical Society is pleased to host Rose Wood as our guest speaker discussing her recently published book, The Chronicles of Cass County. Tea Time at Newton House – DecaturMay 10 Saturday […]
St. Joe Today hosts ‘Savor the Shoreline’ restaurant month, April 4-May 4, 2025
ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — Get a taste of Southwest Michigan as select restaurants in downtown St. Joseph and theBenton Harbor Arts District offer specials during St. Joe Today’s inaugural restaurant month celebration, Savorthe Shoreline, held April 4 – May 4! Sponsored by Sturgis Bank, the Inn at Harbor Shores and InfuscoCoffee. “We’re so excited to launch Savor the Shoreline and bring our community together around the incredible food our local restaurants offer,” says Executive Director, Paul Knapp. “It’s a celebration of flavor, friendship, and showcases the unique dining experiences of […]
Gear up for great fishing: 2025 Michigan fishing licenses now available
With Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season beginning Tuesday, April 1, anglers wanting to hit the water will need to purchase a new fishing license. The 2025 fishing licenses are available for purchase now and are valid through March 31, 2026. All anglers ages 17 and older are required to purchase a fishing license […]
Financial grooming scams lead to high-dollar losses, according to new BBB report
March 3, 2025 – Investment scams, including those involving cryptocurrency, remained the riskiest scam type in 2024, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau. Romance/friendship scams climbed to number 3 riskiest for the first time since BBB began publishing the report. Both types of scams involve financial grooming, where the scammer builds a relationship with the victim […]
Record 60,000 Michigan Students Enrolled in Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Saving More than $4,200 Per Year
Michiganders have saved $252.3 Million on Tuition Through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Opening More Pathways to Good-Paying Jobs LANSING, Mich. – On Monday, March 10, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the growing impact of state scholarship programs in making earning a skill certificate and college degree more accessible and affordable for Michigan students and families—opening more pathways to good paying […]
Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four new projects
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Four new research and outreach projects have been funded with $5.1 million through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program, a partnership among Michigan State University, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The program, which began in 2024 and is administered by MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension, was created to […]
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Season comes to a Fury-ous close for boys varsity basketball team
Senior Beau Ferguson goes for two during the ‘Cats’ District semi-final win over Howardsville Christian, Wednesday, February 26. Ferguson tossed in 10 to help the ‘Cats advance to the District Final, which they eventually lost to the Phoenix Fury. –Photo credit: Amberly Ware Photography by Kay Schten McAdam, EditorMHS Varsity […]
Cass County seeking applicants for next County Administrator
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Cass County has officially begun seeking applications for County Administrator. In January, the Board of Commissioners authorized the creation of an ad hoc committee to begin facilitating the search. That committee consists of Board Chair Jeremiah Jones and senior commissioner Roseann Marchetti, Human Resources/Payroll Director Beth Daly, Chief Judge Carol […]
“Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”
Forty-five years ago last month, President Jimmy Carter signed the first presidential proclamation designating March 2 – 8 as National Women’s History Week with the following statement, From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first American Indian families who befriended them, men and women have worked together to build this nation. […]
