The battle regarding whether or not Michigan schools are permitted to bring cell phones to school is gaining momentum, and the legislature is taking seriously bills crossing state lines that could redefine students’ connection to phones during school. Momentum for the change has been building over a couple of years at least but particularly since…
Are you passionate about assisting veterans and their families in obtaining the assistance and services they truly deserve? Do you excel at coordinating, communication, and outreach to the community? If so, Barry County United Way might be presenting a job that fits your passion. They are now searching for a new full-time Veterans Affairs Coordinator…
Michigan’s Barry County is a nature lover’s dreamland, a fisherman’s bucket list, a boater’s haven, and heaven for lakeside travelers. Deep in the interior of the state, Barry County has 33 scenic lakes with unique characteristics and an almost universally diverse range of fish species. Barry County’s lakes are ideal for all for angling, kayaking,…
Are you eyeing a career within the agriculture industry, crop science, or agronomy? No matter if you are an incoming trainee on your initial leg or an apprentice in need of practical exposure or a newly arrived professional eager to enhance knowledge, Scouting School 2025 in Barry County is the highest institution where to learn….
A quiet Tuesday evening in Wyoming, Michigan, was disturbed when a crash injured three people at a high-traffic neighborhood intersection. The crash, just before 8 p.m., sparked an immediate reaction from emergency workers and unsettled neighbors. As per the reports of the Wyoming Department of Public Safety, the accident happened roughly at 7:45 p.m. at…
A recent study put a price tag on the state of Michigan’s aging school buildings—and it’s staggering. Schools across the state have an aggregate of $22.8 billion in facilities needs, according to a just-released report funded by the state to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The study, conducted under an amendment to the 2023…
Barry County, Mo. – emergency personnel responded just at dawn Sunday morning to rescue a stranded dog and three individuals stuck in floodwaters. The mishap took place at the junction of Farm Road 2200 and Farm Road 1110, which floods during heavy rainfall. According to a report by Cassville Fire Protection District (CFD) officials, the…
Get ready for a Saturday morning thriller as Williamston Hornets take on the Barry County Christian Eagles in what is sure to be a heart-stopping tournament game. Game time is 11:00 a.m., and both teams are red-hot both having just come off nail-biting victories that pushed their mettle and will power to the nth degree….
In a deadly Friday morning shooting, a 15-year-old was shot and murdered in Michigan City, Indiana. The shooting took place at the Garden Estates West apartment complex, located in the 900 block of Pinetree Court. The 911 call was placed around 12:20 AM, stating that someone had been shot within Building 12 of the complex….
On downtown Kalamazoo streets, hope and change-filled life was lost. Montine “Mizzle” Wiley Jr., father, mentor, and businessman at age 27, was killed by gunfire on April 12, 2025, while working as security at Green Door Distilling Co. What is most tragic about Wiley’s story is that he was not another young man lost to…