Watershed Voice

10/31/2025

For those who have not yet turned in absentee ballots — you have until Monday to register for one at your clerk’s office — or are planning to vote in-person on Election Day, Watershed Voice has compiled the following guide to races appearing on local ballots to provide readers with information about who is running.

For those who have not yet turned in absentee ballots — you have until Monday to register for one at your clerk's office — or are planning to vote in-person on Election Day, Watershed Voice has compiled the following guide to races appearing on local ballots to provide readers with information a...

10/31/2025

The ongoing 2025 United States federal government shutdown began October 1 and has caused the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to warn states that “there may be insufficient funds to pay for November SNAP benefits” unless the impasse ends. In Michigan alone, approximately 1.4 million people — about 13 percent of households — rely on SNAP.

Watershed Voice has compiled the following list of resources in St. Joseph, Cass, and Kalamazoo counties.

The ongoing 2025 United States federal government shutdown began October 1 and has caused the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to warn states that “there may be insufficient funds to pay for November SNAP benefits” unless the impasse ends. In Michigan alone, approximately 1.4 million people...

10/30/2025

Breanna Bundy, Dowagiac Ward 3 council member candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are her answers.

10/30/2025

Chris Glasser, Kalamazoo City Mayor candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.

10/30/2025

Justin Doyle, Dowagiac Ward 3 council member candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.

10/30/2025

Jess Thompson, Kalamazoo City Commission candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are her answers.

10/29/2025

Bowersox Floor Center said the ad was “misinterpreted” and not meant as racist after readers condemned it on social media.

10/29/2025

Angel Johnston, Three Rivers Mayor candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are her answers.

10/29/2025

Tom Lowry, Three Rivers mayor seeking re-election filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.

10/29/2025

Nathan Walden, Three Rivers Mayor candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.

10/28/2025

Drew Duncan, Kalamazoo City Commission candidate filled out our questionnaire, here are his answers.

10/28/2025

Candidate Questionnaire: Patrick Bakeman

Patrick Bakeman, Dowagiac Mayor candidate filled out our questionnaire, here are his answers.

Patrick Bakeman, Dowagiac Mayor candidate filled out our questionnaire, here are his answers.