5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (223+ words) Just in time for the new school year, the St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation has announced a fundraising campaign aimed at making the high school cafeteria more welcoming to all students. Foundation Board President Sam Abdelnour tells us “A Seat…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (138+ words) The Van Buren District Library’s Lawrence Branch will host a Health and Safety Rodeo this month. The library says the event will take place alongside the Lawrence Farmers Market in Lawrence Park and will feature several local organizations offering health…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (175+ words) Mosaic CCDA will host a free back-to-school haircut event on Wednesday, August 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at 1804 M139 in Benton Harbor. Local barbers and hairdressers are donating their time and skills so every student who walks in can start the school year…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (366+ words) The Berrien Community Foundation will give out more than 2,700 backpacks to kids throughout Berrien County in the coming weeks as part of its Backpacks For Good program. BCF Program Manager Susan Matheny tells us since 2018, the organization and its partners…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (174+ words) Children’s Music Workshop’s Teenstock troupe premieres its latest production Friday night, the whimsical and magical musical, Seussical. CMW, a 30 year tradition in the area,brings beloved Dr. Seuss characters—including Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and JoJo…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (259+ words) The Berrien Community Foundation is now taking applications for the Carolyn’s Kids grant program, an initiative dedicated to improving the lives of children throughout the Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Stevensville areas. BCF Program Manager Susan Matheny tells us Carolyn…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (260+ words) The Berrien County Trial Court is recognizing National Foster Care Month this month, highlighting the ongoing need for foster families in Michigan and in Berrien County. The court says more than 10,000 children are currently in foster care across the state,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (263+ words) The United Way of Southwest Michigan is looking for teams to take part in this summer’s Rock the Boat cardboard boat races. The United Way’s Erin Glaske tells us the event is now entering its third year since being brought…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (232+ words) Mosaic CCDA is inviting mothers throughout the community to a special resource fair designed exclusively with moms in mind. Whether you’re expecting your first child, navigating the newborn stage, or raising a houseful of kids, this event promises meaningful resources,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (389+ words) The Berrien County Health Department is reminding parents and teens about the dangers of underage alcohol use during this Alcohol Awareness Month. Department public health promotion and prevention supervisor Hannah Darr tells us even in a world with new substance…...