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🌱 How a Bridgman nonprofit sparked Michigan’s new foreclosure-fraud crackdown

Bridgman, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Bridgman! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Bridgman nonprofit sparked Michigan’s new foreclosure-fraud crackdown
  • Bridgman agriculture major earns spot in elite Texas leadership program

Also on today's calendar: Free Community Workout and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Warm with clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Paquette, Andrews seeking to fight foreclosure fraud with legislation (wsjm.com) — A Bridgman-based nonprofit, Harbor Country Mission, helped alert lawmakers to a foreclosure scam that has been targeting Southwest Michigan homeowners, prompting new legislation in Lansing. Representatives Brad Paquette and Joey Andrews are backing a bill requiring recorded foreclosure notices, clear written equity disclosures, and a seven-day waiting period before any sale, reforms shaped with input from Berrien County officials and local advocates.
   

• Area students named to Rogers LEAD WT cohort for 2026-2027 academic year (myplainview.com) — A Bridgman student, junior agriculture major Madalynn Schmidt, has been selected for the competitive Rogers LEAD WT leadership cohort at West Texas A&M University for 2026–2027. The two-year program offers leadership coursework, service projects, internships, and networking to just 25 high-achieving students each year, giving this Bridgman native a notable opportunity well beyond Berrien County.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • American Electric Power posted a job opening for Utility Operator in Bridgman. Apply here.
  • Meijer posted a job opening for Full-Time Overnight Stocking in Stevensville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgman here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stevensville

  • Carolyn Hanson honored with Rotary International's Excellence in Service to Humanity Award (wsjm.com)
  • No. 1 stunner: Armada shocks top-ranked Stevensville Lakeshore to reach state title game (macombdaily.com)
  • Lincoln Township to interview candidates for township manager in next few weeks (wcsy.com)

Berrien Springs

  • Berrien Springs public school officials clarify questions about 8-million-dollar deficit (abc57.com)

Benton Harbor

  • Harbor Woods Townhomes ribbon cutting June 23 (moodyonthemarket.com)
  • Benton Harbor mayor to also become school district's athletic director (wndu.com)

Ok Bridgman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bridgman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bridgman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.