The commission will hold a second reading of the ordinance at its next regular meeting on Wednesday, November 12, again seeking public input. After the second reading, there is a 20-day waiting period before the ordinance could take effect.
The book follows two boys as they face challenges on each hole of an 18-hole course, learning about the world, teamwork, and friendship along the way. All proceeds from the event, including 100% of the author’s royalties, will be donated to the Cassopolis food shelf to help feed local families in need.
The panel featured five journalists, each representing a different outlet within the collaborative, of which Watershed Voice is a member: Gordon Evans of WMUK, Lem Montero of Public Media Network, Aya Miller of MLive, Kathy Jennings of Second Wave Media, and Reed Williams of NowKalamazoo.
Co-organizer Dan Moyle said the challenge now is to translate a two-hour rally into sustained civic habits such as checking in on neighbors, showing up at meetings, supporting local service organizations, and making time for conversations across differences. “I can’t fix Washington, D.C., but I can help in my community,” he said. “Love thy neighbor — it’s pretty simple.”
Thursday’s meeting was expected to bring a decision, but the township canceled it because the data center amendment was the only agenda item and the property owner decided to “step back and better inform residents before moving forward,” Township Supervisor John Speeter told Watershed Voice. The proposal is expected to return in November.
Commissioners said they’ll consider both the interviews and public feedback before making their choice. Residents can submit feedback through the city’s online form or speak during the public comment period during the City Commission Committee of the Whole meeting at 5 p.m. ahead of Monday’s 7 p.m. meeting in order to provide feedback before decisions are made.
The event, themed “Shine a Light on Domestic Violence,” aims to raise awareness, foster community support, and honor those who have lost their lives or been impacted by domestic violence in St. Joseph and Cass counties. Community members are invited to join in lighting candles in remembrance of victims and in solidarity with survivors and their families.
Candidates have until the end of business on Friday, October 24, giving them approximately two weeks to complete and return their questionnaires. Watershed Voice will publish the questionnaires in the order received the week before November's election.
The gift, presented to SACF Executive Director Lindsay Aguilar on October 1 during GT Week — the company’s annual celebration — will help support the foundation’s work in meeting critical needs across the community.
Among the most requested programs this year has been People Leadership — a series of professional development workshops that equip supervisors with tools for performance planning, coaching and counseling, communication, career development and team building.
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