Orchards Mall Opens Vendors Space, Planning Consignment Area
The Orchards Mall in Benton Township has found a new use for one of its vacant store spaces, and it’s hoping the approach could mark the start of a new life for the facility. Mall Manager Christina
South Haven Council Nearly Votes To Stop Short-Term Rentals
An attempt to stop all new short-term rentals in South Haven has come up short. Councilman Joe Reeser made the motion at the end of Monday night’s meeting and had support from councilwomen Letitia Wilkins and Wendi
Empty The Shelters Pet Adoption Event Underway
If you’re looking for a pet for your home, the Bissell Pet Foundation is funding Empty The Shelters over the next two weeks. 45 shelters in Michigan are involved. Bissell Pet Foundation founder Cathy Bissell told Michigan
Mackinac Attractions Reopening For The Year
There’s excitement up north as the historic sites of Mackinac State Historic Parks are opening for the 2022 season beginning Tuesday through Friday. Dominick Miller, Chief of Marketing for Mackinac State Historic Parks, told Michigan News Network
New Feature On COVID Test Finder Improving Access
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing a new tool for Michigan residents and health care providers to help locate COVID-19 treatments across the state. Users may search to find sites and locations
SMC’s 55th Commencement Graduates 347
Two Latina women spoke on behalf of Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2022 April 30 at 55th Commencement ceremonies for 347 students in the theatre of the Dale A. Lyons Building on SMC’s Dowagiac campus. Leticia Marquez
You’ve Been “Flocked” By Cass County 4-H Leaders’ Association
The Cass County 4H program has announced a new fundraiser with a pink flamingo theme. The community is invited to join in some good-natured fun with the Cass County 4-H Leaders’ Association’s latest fundraiser, “You’ve Been Flocked”,
Blossomtime Kings And Queens To Tour Historic Church
The Blossomtime Kings and Queens will be going on a tour of southwest Michigan next week, and one place they’ll stop is the birthplace of the Blossomtime Festival in Benton Harbor. Michael Hoyh with the Legacy Group
Commissioners Discuss Need For Finance Director
Benton Harbor City Commissioners will continue to use accounting firm Plante Moran to perform the duties of city finance director while they seek someone who can perform the job on an in-house basis. During a Monday meeting,
24th PechaKucha Night Coming Up, Offered By Krasl
Do you love our community, a good short story, craft beer, and tasty snacks? Then don’t miss the 24th volume of St. Joseph & Benton Harbor’s PechaKucha event! Union + Social will host this ticketed event on
Steak & Suds Event for Berrien County MSU Alumni Club
If you are looking for food, fellowship, and Spartan spirit, you will find it at the Berrien County Sportsman Club on Tuesday, June 14th, for the annual Berrien County MSU Spartans Alumni Steak & Suds event. This
Community Action Network Celebrates 58 Years of Service
The Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency is marking its 40th year in southwest Michigan and its 58th year of service overall. 2022 marks the 58th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families