The Latest
Contemplation Corner: faith and hope and love for all things are engendered in the soul
“For the religious [person] is forever bringing all affairs of the first level down into the Light, holding them there in the Presence, reseeing them and the whole of the world of men and things in a new and overturning way, and responding to them in spontaneous, incisive, and simple ways of love and faith. […]
Michigan Works! to host Job Fair
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where over 20 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next hiring event will take place on Wednesday, October 4 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan Works! Service […]
Showcasing the DNR: Teaching from the heart – two sisters in pursuit of education
Sisters Jessie Ellen (left) and Mary Ida Mann (right) were raised to value education and lifelong learning from a young age. Explore the history behind the Mann Houseby Laurie Perkins, Michigan History Center In an age when women barely showed their ankles under their skirts, there appeared in a March 1900 Detroit Free Press […]
Kalamazoo County Expo Center – October 2023 Events Schedule
Kalamazoo County Senior ExpoTuesday, October 3, 9:00am – 3:00pm: Main ExpoAfter a three-year hiatus, the Senior Expo is returning as a free community event dedicated to older adults, caregivers, their family, and professionals. The expo will feature over 100 vendors offering a variety of valuable services, information, and supports tailored specifically for the senior community. […]
St. Julian receives grant to increase premium wine production
PAW PAW, Mich.- With the support of Market Van Buren, St. Julian Wine Co., Inc. has secured a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) to increase premium wine production and enhance production efficiency by adding a new centrifuge to the production process. The impact of this centrifuge goes far […]
Free well water testing now available for Michigan residents
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is excited to announce a special program to help Michigan families know the quality of their well water. EGLE and local health departments (LHD) are working together to ensure that safe drinking water is a priority for Michigan families. Last year, the Michigan Legislature appropriated $5 […]
The MI Education Savings Program celebrates College Savings Month
LANSING – In Michigan and throughout the country, September is recognized as College Savings Month. College Savings Month serves to remind families about the importance of saving for a child, grandchild or another loved one’s higher education while highlighting the value and flexibility of saving with a 529 college savings plan. In honor of College […]
Grow Michigan’s Economy by Shopping? It’s Possible.
LANSING, Mich. – By shifting only 10% of their spending to local Michigan retailers, consumers have the power to drive a $1.3 billion surge in our state’s economy. Recent research by the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and Public Sector Consultants (PSC) reveals this potential win for Michigan in the annual Buy Nearby economic study. […]
Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council Launches 2023 Makers Trail Passport Program
Benton Harbor, MI: Tasting locally crafted wines, beers, hard ciders, cocktails and spirits along Southwest Michigan’s Makers Trail is exciting all year, but now you can earn prizes for doing it until May 31, 2024. The more participating Berrien County wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries people visit, the more access codes they can scan and […]
Bloomingdale Christian Fellowship celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Bloomingdale Christian Fellowship is celebrating 50 years of being “A Testament to God’s Faithfulness,” Saturday, November 4, 2023, 4:00 – 9:00pm. The event will be held at Bloomingdale High School, 629 E. Kalamazoo Street, and features dinner, music, and fellowship. CF will have exhibits of pictures on the gym floor from 4:00 – 6:15pm […]
Disability: Part of the equity equation
by Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist People with disabilities play an important role in a diverse and inclusive workforce. We would like to tell you about Amy and her path to financial independence through work. Meet Amy Amy has a developmental disability that affects her speech, learning, and social interactions. When she […]
