Redman, Berner, Cheech Marin to headline ‘Goats of Cannabis’ festival at Cass County Fairgrounds
A who’s who of cannabis celebrities is headed to Cass County this month. The inaugural Goats of Cannabis festival is set for September 17 at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Cassopolis. Presented by High Indotainment and The
Meijer Launching New Kind Of Smaller Stores
Meijer is planning to launch a new type of store, this kind smaller than its usual multi-department big box outlets. The Walker-based company says Meijer Grocery will provide shoppers with convenience as they’re just looking for grocery
Krasl Art Fair Ranked Among The Top Art Festivals In The Country
The 2021 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff has ranked number 24 on the Sunshine Artist Magazine’s annual 200 Best art and craft festivals in the country list. The ranking is based on artists’ reported sales throughout
Drain Commissioner Working On Rain Garden In Benton Township
Berrien County Drain Commissioner Christopher Quattrin is planning to hold a ribbon cutting this month for a new rain garden his office is building in Benton Township. Quattrin told county commissioners this week the rain garden located
MDOT bridge repair in Berrien County completed nearly two months early
A project to improve the safety of a Berrien County bridge is being finished nearly two months ahead of schedule. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced it will be wrapping up its $800,000 investment to repair the
Celebrate Labor Day With Round Barn
Labor Day is the time for picnics, parties, and respite, as our busy summers wind down and the harvest season nears. On Sunday, September 4th, celebrate with Round Barn Winery during their ‘Fruits of Labor’ Party, and
Southwest Michigan Home Sales Cool Down In July
The southwest Michigan real estate market is adjusting as prices and the decrease of available houses slow down. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says in July, for the second consecutive month, there was little or no
Stop 22: Local nonprofit to host veteran suicide awareness ride, fundraiser on 9/11
In 2013, the United States Department of Veteran Affairs released a study indicating that about 22 military veterans commit suicide every day. In 2018, a veteran committed suicide in the parking lot of the Mishawaka, Indiana VA parking
AAA Activates Tow To Go Program For Labor Day Weekend
AAA of Michigan is reactivating its Tow to Go program for Labor Day weekend. Spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us Tow to Go is a way for an intoxicated person to avoid driving. Those who call for help
Whitmer Calls on Big Tech to Protect Data and Privacy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the technology industry to do more to protect the privacy and data of customers. She’s sent a letter to several of the biggest tech firms. The governor’s office released the following
State seeking solutions as pot prices plummet; Caregiver coalition calls corruption
With cannabis prices down nearly 50% in Michigan over the past year, state regulators are seeking public input on what to do next. On September 14, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency is hosting a public meeting in Lansing
Amtrak suspends two trains with stops in southwest Mich.
Two trains have left the station, and won’t be coming around the bend for at least two weeks. Amtrak announced this week that Wolverine trains 350 and 355, with service between Chicago and Pontiac, are suspended with
DNR Says Labor Day Camping Well-Booked
Still thinking about going camping this holiday weekend? The head of parks and recreation for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Ron Olson, says you can still find something, but some campgrounds are pretty full and always