‘Orchards Mall is dead’: Store owner reveals why he is hanging on in barren building
The decline of The Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor is no secret. From the outside, the only signs of life are the droppings from the summer swarm of seagulls and the insects investigating overgrown weeds in the
Berrien County Awarded $2.6 Million For Improvements To Downtowns
Berrien County is receiving a $2.6 million grant to make improvements in Benton Harbor and Niles. Cornerstone Alliance President Rob Cleveland tells us the funds come from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s RAP program, which is seeking
Eau Claire Meat Producer Gets $200,000 Grant
Clear Water Meats in Eau Claire is the recipient of a $200,000 federal grant to help expand its processing capacity. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development this week announced $1.2 million in grants for meat
Volunteer Cleanup Event For Kal Haven Trail Planned For This Month
There will be a volunteer cleanup event along the Kal Haven Trail this month. The Van Buren Conservation District is inviting everyone to help pick up trash September 18 near the South Haven end of the 34
Krasl Art Fair Spirit Of Olga Award Gets 10-Year Commitment
Krasl Art Center (KAC) and the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff were pleased to present the inaugural Spirit of Olga Award, in honor of the 60th Art Fair, and the legacy of Mrs. Olga Krasl this
Michigan Economy Showing Positive Signs
There are some positive signs for Michigan’s economy even as other indicators signal an economic slowdown. That’s the word from Brian Long, Director of Supply Management at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business. “The good
Good Morrow! Renaissance Faire Returns To Southwestern Michigan College
Ladies, Lords, patrons, and performers! Travel to Dowagiac this Saturday, September 10th, for a gathering of entertainment, duels, and merriment, as the fifth annual Renaissance Faire at Southwestern Michigan College takes place. Costumes are not required, but
4th Annual Beer:30 Fundraiser To Take Place This Saturday
The Pachyderm Pedalers of Stevensville, a group of local cycling enthusiasts, ride swiftly into the weekend as they host the 4th Annual Beer:30 fundraiser, this Saturday September 10th at Watermark Brewing Company. This 30 mile tour through
BBB Study Finds Predatory Payday Lenders Thrive
As consumers lost jobs and struggled to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, many turned to payday loans and other short-term solutions, with an increase in online solutions. This not only allowed predatory lenders to thrive
City Commissioners Approve Cloud-Based Computer System
$180,000 in federal ARPA funds will be used by the city of Benton Harbor for upgrades to the city’s computer systems to allow for better security and remote work. At a Tuesday meeting, city commissioners approved working
Ahooga: South Haven Antique Engine and Tractor Show starts Thursday, ends Sunday
The sounds of chugging engines and antique horns will soon be filling the air of Southwest Michigan. The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is revving up to host the 39th-annual South Haven Antique Engine and Tractor Show this Thursday
The Price is Right Live Coming To The Mendel Center
The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan, will play host to The Price is Right Live™ stage show on Sunday, October 30, 2022, 6 p.m. The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit