Michigan Works receives grant to help jail inmates reenter society
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties have received funds to help jail inmates reenter society. They have received a $750,000 grant from...
Author : Alyssa Foster
November spotlights successful adoptions, Indiana kids still waiting
November is National Adoption Month, a time to boost awareness of the need for adoption and the number of children in foster care seeking permanent...
American Red Cross looking for blood donors
Looking to make a difference this holiday season? The American Red Cross is looking for blood and platelet donors now. Donors of all blood types...
BBB says 2023 holiday shopping season will be unpredictable
The BBB has said that this holiday shopping season is going to be an unpredictable one. That’s due to high inflation rates and increased prices....
Scams, fraud take mental-health toll, especially on older adults
Scams and fraud have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental well-being, but the latest research found the emotional toll is particularly high on older adults....
Michigan legislation would prohibit ‘inhumane’ declawing of cats
Michigan cats may soon be protected against inhumane declawing. Michigan State Representative Jimmie Wilson wrote House Bill 4674 which would make declawing a cat illegal...
Penn High School club to host hair donation event
Penn High School’s Short Hair Because We Care club is back with another donation event. Hair care professionals and stylists will cut and prep hair...
Expansions of China-owned land in U.S. raising concerns
Recent expansion of China-owned land in the United States is raising concerns and introducing a bill that would cause restrictions. That’s according to Bridge Michigan....
Michigan juvenile justice advocates pushing to have outstanding fees waived
After years of lobbying from juvenile justice advocates, some Michigan counties are waiving outstanding fees. Across the state, families owe millions of dollars with some...
Parents advised to check online sex offender registry before trick or treat
Before choosing where to take the kids out to trick-or-treat this season, be sure to use one of the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office’s online tools....