Sun sets on Benton Township Sonic Drive-In
A local restaurant has abruptly closed. The Sonic Drive-In near the I-94 exit on M-139 in Benton Township has closed permanently. The restaurant opened in 2015, after the demolition of the former Bill Knapp’s and Maxton Motors. “Our
Trees For Troops Ships Out 386 Christmas Trees From Van Buren County Farm
It’s a Christmas tradition in southwest Michigan. Around 100 volunteers gathered at Wahmhoff Farms in Gobles on Monday to load up trucks with free Christmas trees for military personnel as part of the Trees for Troops campaign.
Pokagons Announce Two Art And Family Events In December
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is pleased to announce two art and family fun events in December. Both events are open to the public. The Pokagon Tribal Art Committee will host its annual Art Extravaganza on
‘I will not stop fighting’: BH native Sinbad learning to walk again after 2020 stroke
A celebrity from southwest Michigan has provided an update two years after a serious medical emergency. The family of Benton Harbor native David Adkins – commonly known as the Sinbad – announced last week that the actor
St. Joseph Schools superintendent rated ‘highly effective’
After an annual performance review on Monday, Saint Joseph Superintendent Jenny Fee has received a Highly Effective rating overall for the 2022 year. “Given the difficulty of the past year, the Board could not have asked for
More Cannabis Coming To Michigan In January
More growth in the cannabis industry for Michigan as another company will soon be moving into the state. Stone Road is a California-based company with sustainably-grown cannabis products. Lex Corwin, its founder and CEO, says Michigan offers
Michigan Gas Prices Drop 17¢ In Past Week
Michigan’s average gas price is down 17¢ in the past week to $3.64 a gallon. AAA Michigan says Jackson’s $3.80 is the highest, while metro Detroit’s $3.46 is the lowest price in the state. A 15-gallon fill
Lake Michigan College to host Manufacturing Career Night
Lake Michigan College will host local manufacturing companies looking for employees and manufacturing job seekers at its Manufacturing Career Night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Hanson Technology Center on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755