County Completes Purchase Of Building In Buchanan
Berrien County has completed its purchase of a building in Buchanan from American Electric Power, the owner of Indiana Michigan Power. County Administrator Brian Dissette in July told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners AEP could sell
MDOT Lifting Construction-Related Travel Restrictions For Labor Day Weekend
The Michigan Department of Transportation is doing what it can to give drivers a break this Labor Day weekend. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us the agency is suspending road projects, where possible, to help make travel
Acorn Theatre to host showcase of Black country artists at ‘Black Opry Revue’ Sept. 23
A showcase of black artists in country music is headed to Southwest Michigan. The Acorn Theatre, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, is set to host performances by Julie Williams, Tae Lewis and Tylar Bryant at The Black
South Haven Township To Vote On Allowing Marijuana Businesses
Voters in South Haven Township will have an opportunity in November to override the township ordinance that bans cannabis retail businesses from operating. Andrew Newell turned in 126 valid signatures to the township clerk’s office, more than
Christening Held For First New Great Lakes Freighter In 36 Years
The christening for the first new Great Lakes freighter to be launched in 36 years has been held. The christening of the 639-foot M/V Mark W. Barker was on Tuesday. Ohio-based Interlake Steamship Company built the freighter,
Artist Foster Willey To Speak At Box Factory
Foster Willey will present an artist talk at the closing of his sculpture exhibit on Saturday, September 10 at 1 p.m. at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad Street. The event is free and open
Senior Services Of Van Buren County Leaving Paw Paw
Senior Services of Van Buren County will end service in Paw Paw tomorrow. Paw Paw Township will start its own service. Township treasurer Lisa Zinkil tells WWMT-TV that Senior Services of Van Buren County wanted to ask
Waterfront Framing Expands into New Venture at Former Sherwin Williams Space
Exciting things are happening for Waterfront Framing and Design and their sister store b. grace boutique. The two businesses, who have shared adjoining spaces at 606 Ship Street in downtown St. Joe, will be moving into the
Hanson Mold Changes Name To Hanson International
Hanson Mold in St. Joseph is sporting a new name. The company is now to be known as Hanson International. Hanson told us more: Hanson Mold, a division of the Hanson Group in St. Joseph, Michigan, recently
While Suicide Rate in Berrien Decreased during Pandemic, Mental Health Problems Soared
We all know the old saying that “every cloud has a silver lining,” but sometimes even the silver lining ends up tarnished. That seems to be the picture in Southwest Michigan where there’s good news and not
Siemans in Bridgman: A Great Place to Shop, Great Place to Work
Few among us could have predicted that burgeoning car lots at new and used dealerships across the land would thin to the sometimes alarming degree that we’ve seen in recent months due to supply chain issues and
Harbor Country Community Center Survey Online
A local nonprofit has worked behind the scenes for the last four years to unite and strengthen the Harbor Country communities through health and wellness. Now, they’ve launched a survey to find specific community needs. Next, they’ll