STEVENSVILLE — A Lincoln Township police officer got up close and personal with a bald eagle Saturday as he helped save the injured bird.
Friday, March 27, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township is hoping taxpayers will approve two new millages and a millage renewal come August.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Before school districts shuttered their doors this week, administrators were working with the state to provide breakfast and lunch options for students in the event of a prolonged closure.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
With cases of coronavirus now confirmed in Michigan, superintendents of Berrien County schools remain in planning mode for when the virus hits this region of the state.
STEVENSVILLE — A new roof for Hollywood Elementary School and handicap accessible playground equipment for Stewart Elementary School are among the five projects approved this week by Lakeshore school board trustees, if the money can be found.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Clerks and election workers came prepared Tuesday as thousands of Southwest Michigan voters flooded polling stations for the presidential primary.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township trustees are contemplating the addition of two new millages and a millage renewal to its August ballot for the fire and police departments.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Bruce Smothers of Stevensville saw his dream of retiring in a house overlooking Lake Michigan torn down Wednesday.
SOUTH HAVEN — A year ago artist Tyler Voorhees promised to return to Baseline Middle School to continue working on a 100-foot-long mural at the school depicting whimsical characters that represent the workers who helped shape South Haven into what it is today.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township is paying another $33,000 to combine two revetment projects to further protect the disappearing Glenlord Beach shoreline.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Not everyone at Lakeshore Public Schools will be relaxing on their day off next Monday for President’s Day.
Friday, February 07, 2020
SOUTH HAVEN — Set your DVRs for 8 p.m. next Wednesday, as Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown” host Josh Gates explores one of Lake Michigan’s greatest mysteries – the disappearance of Northwest Airlines Flight 2501. The three-hour episode is called “The Vanished Airliner.”
STEVENSVILLE — It’s been four months since Lincoln Township Beach was closed to the public earlier than expected.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Disney passes, Whirlpool Corp. appliances, spa treatments, gym memberships, golf vacations, restaurant dining, Chicago getaways and a host of other items will be auctioned off beginning this weekend, as the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation kicks off its fourth annual online auction.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — At their January meeting, Lakeshore school board trustees watched a video of kindergarten students from Hollywood Elementary School saying what their favorite part of school was.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Watermark Brewing Co. will once again host the Berrien County Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Lakeshore High School may add classes this fall to prepare students to enter the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, Lakeshore Superintendent Phil Freeman said after Monday’s school board meeting.
Friday, January 10, 2020
STEVENSVILLE — Visitors to Stevensville know they have arrived when they encounter the decorative street lights that line the village’s business areas.
Saturday, January 04, 2020
As the saying goes, just because you’ve always done something a certain way, doesn’t mean it makes sense to keep doing it.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — The parent company of JR Automation Technologies finally reached a deal to sell the company to a Japan-based corporation for $1.425 billion.
STEVENSVILLE — Something’s brewing near the Meijer in Stevensville.
Monday, December 16, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — At different times in his life, people have recognized leadership abilities in Larry Wozniak that he didn’t realize he possessed, and he has always been willing to answer the call.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Village of Stevensville employees who have 401(k) plans got an unwelcome surprise last week.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Newsweek Magazine recently recognized Lakeshore High School as one of the top math and science schools in the nation, Lakeshore Superintendent Phil Freeman told school board trustees Monday.
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township has agreed to abandon a 55-foot stretch of road that has remained unused for decades.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Lori VonKoenig is retiring at the end of this school year after walking the halls at Lakeshore schools for almost 50 years – first as a student and then as the director of bands.
Monday, December 09, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township police are investigating an alleged armed robbery that took place over the weekend.
Thursday, December 05, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Watermark Brewing Co. is poised to tap into the wedding market this summer.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Sarah Heeter is ready for the onslaught of drinkers who are back in town for Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — As Black Friday gets closer, a majority of area stores are already prepping for what has become the biggest day for retailers each year.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
In years past, Dominick Lignell has had to draw a hand turkey for a class assignment.
Friday, November 15, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township bought its second large fire truck in five years.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Like other lakeshore communities in Southwest Michigan, Lincoln Township is getting hit hard with erosion.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — At 4:30 a.m. Monday, when most students were still snuggled in their warm beds, Lakeshore Schools Superintendent Phil Freeman was driving from Stevensville to Baroda, checking out the condition of the roads.
Friday, November 08, 2019
BRIDGMAN — More than 10 middle and high school students hauled cans of corn and unloaded apples Thursday as they helped put together 120 Thanksgiving boxes to be given away to needy families.
Monday, November 04, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — The Lakeshore Lancer Marching Band has wrapped up yet another winning season.
Saturday, November 02, 2019
Stacy Loar-Porter wants more people to vote.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Racism, inclusion and expression will be among the talking points for an upcoming book discussion in November.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — A Stevensville man is taking the Lakeshore school district and Superintendent Philip Freeman to federal court, saying his constitutional rights were violated when he was banned from coming onto school property and wasn’t given a chance to appeal at a school board meeting.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
When customers approach the Baguette De France location in St. Joseph, it’s hard to miss the Grubhub signs and window stickers.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Parents of elementary-aged students at Lakeshore Public Schools will notice a change on their children’s report card when they receive it in a couple of weeks.
Friday, October 11, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — The Lincoln Township Public Library is in the process of changing.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township is making an alteration to one of its tennis courts.
STEVENSVILLE — Workers started erecting the fence at the future Hickory Creek Bark Park earlier this week, with an opening date slated for Oct. 21, Stevensville Treasurer Barbi Hoge said Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township residents will pay more for wastewater services as the municipality plans to address an aging infrastructure and rising interest costs.
Monday, October 07, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Christine Custer Velasco was surprised when she moved to Stevensville four years ago with her husband and four kids.
Thursday, October 03, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — The Lakeshore Lancer Marching Band will host its 17th annual marching band invitational Oct. 12 at Al Stockman Stadium in Stevensville, organizers announced.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township is one board meeting away from adding a sign ordinance into its charter after four years of meetings, discussions and rewrites. A vote is expected at the Oct. 8 meeting.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Dogs will soon take over part of Hickory Creek Park off John Beers Road in Stevensville.
Friday, September 13, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — Former Stevensville Village Manager Todd Gardner is not going to avoid paying restitution to the village just because he’s no longer on parole and moved to Florida, village officials said Wednesday.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
STEVENSVILLE — With an aging infrastructure and rising interest costs, the Lincoln Township Board of Trustees is considering a wastewater rate increase for residents.