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 — 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.

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.

STEVENSVILLE — Watermark Brewing Co. will once again host the Berrien County Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan.

As the saying goes, just because you’ve always done something a certain way, doesn’t mean it makes sense to keep doing it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STEVENSVILLE — Watermark Brewing Co. is poised to tap into the wedding market this summer.

Sarah Heeter is ready for the onslaught of drinkers who are back in town for Thanksgiving.

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.

In years past, Dominick Lignell has had to draw a hand turkey for a class assignment.

STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township bought its second large fire truck in five years.

STEVENSVILLE — Like other lakeshore communities in Southwest Michigan, Lincoln Township is getting hit hard with erosion.

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.

STEVENSVILLE — The Lakeshore Lancer Marching Band has wrapped up yet another winning season.

Stacy Loar-Porter wants more people to vote.

STEVENSVILLE — Racism, inclusion and expression will be among the talking points for an upcoming book discussion in November.

When customers approach the Baguette De France location in St. Joseph, it’s hard to miss the Grubhub signs and window stickers.

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.

STEVENSVILLE — The Lincoln Township Public Library is in the process of changing.

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.

STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township residents will pay more for wastewater services as the municipality plans to address an aging infrastructure and rising interest costs.

STEVENSVILLE — Christine Custer Velasco was surprised when she moved to Stevensville four years ago with her husband and four kids.

STEVENSVILLE — The Lakeshore Lancer Marching Band will host its 17th annual marching band invitational Oct. 12 at Al Stockman Stadium in Stevensville, organizers announced.

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.

STEVENSVILLE — Dogs will soon take over part of Hickory Creek Park off John Beers Road in Stevensville.

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.

STEVENSVILLE — With an aging infrastructure and rising interest costs, the Lincoln Township Board of Trustees is considering a wastewater rate increase for residents.

STEVENSVILLE — The number of students attending Lakeshore Public Schools is slightly higher than predicted, Superintendent Phil Freeman told trustees Monday during their first meeting of the new school year.

STEVENSVILLE — Students from four local high schools were challenged Friday to figure out better ways to use common home appliances during the 2019 Whirlpool Youth Innovation Challenge.

STEVENSVILLE — Police are investigating a string of vehicle larcenies that occurred Friday morning in several Lincoln Township neighborhoods. 

STEVENSVILLE — Residents along Legion Avenue in Stevensville will soon see some construction on their road.

Jasmine Bibbs finds solace when the sparks fly.

STEVENSVILLE — Lincoln Township trustees approved millage rates for homeowners on Tuesday. None of the rates have changed, noted Clerk Stacey Loar-Porter.

STEVENSVILLE — Brian Johnston wants to help Lincoln Township Public Library patrons make good memories with their loved ones.

ST. JOSEPH — On the cusp of leaving for college, Alicia Kusaka found a new perspective on how lucky she is to get an education.