Pokagons Preparing Thanksgiving Food Donations
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will be donating 200 Thanksgiving food boxes this coming week as the holiday approaches. The Pokagons say team members will hand out the packages at the Food Bank of Northern Indiana on
PGA of America, Wolf Financial combine to donate $25K to Stuff-A-Truck
Two large donations have pushed the 26th annual Stuff A Truck food drive to a record-breaking level of donations. PGA of America and Wolf Financial Advisory combined to donate $25,000 to the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
Berrien County Broadband Committee Preparing For State Grant Opportunities
Berrien County is in a strong position to seek state grants to expand broadband internet access as a new program comes online. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Commissioner Teri Freehling said a meeting
Benton Harbor Student Athlete Commits to Central Michigan University
By Nicholas Gunn On Wednesday November 17th, Desrae Kyles made her commitment and signed with Central Michigan University. Desrae is a 6 ‘5, 17 year old senior who attends Benton Harbor High School. Thought Desrae’s High School
Feds Reject Application To Keep Palisades Open
The Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County won’t be reopening. The U.S. Department of Energy has rejected an application from Holtec International for a grant to keep the plant going. Holtec in September applied for
Crowdfunding Campaign Could Mean New Park For Watervliet
Downtown Watervliet could soon gain a new pocket park and gathering space thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Cornerstone Alliance, the city of Watervliet, and the Watervliet Downtown Development Authority have all teamed
University Of Michigan Economists Expecting Recession
We can expect a recession in 2023, but it should be a mild one. That’s the forecast from University of Michigan economist Gabe Ehrlich, who says a recession is likely to help fight inflation. “That is why
Adoption Event Underway At Berrien County Animal Control
Berrien County Animal Control has had a busy year. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, shelter manager Ashley Herr said the office has taken in hundreds of dogs. People want to give them homes.
New Business – Issa Vibe Cafe Coming To New Buffalo
The City of New Buffalo is preparing to roll out the red carpet to welcome a brand new cafe and coffee shop in the coming months. Issa Vibe Cafe will be hard to miss, with the bright
Souls Ground Cafe’ and Center for Better Health and Wellness Community Reset Night
Two years ago, Souls Ground Café owner, Chef Audrey Peeples (aka Chef Audy), was rushed to the ER with congestive heart failure. She was air-lifted to Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids where they detected a tear
OutCenter of SWMI responds after attack by ‘conservative news’ website
A local nonprofit is clearing the air in the wake of what it is calling an ‘unfounded’ attack on the organization. The OutCenter of Southwest Michigan has postponed a LGBTQ+ youth meetup in Niles this week after