Up to 2,500 gallons of raw sewage overflows near Three Blondes, other SH businesses along I-196
The city of South Haven reported between 2,000 and 2,500 gallons of raw sewage spilled Thursday afternoon from a lift station at 03292 C.R. 689, just east of I-196, south of Phoenix Street and east of the
Silver Beach getting new playground
There’s a new playground coming to Silver Beach County Park. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams said an $850,000 state grant has been awarded to the project. She
Lake Michigan College Spring musical explores the world of work
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department brings a fresh look at how everyday people roll up their sleeves and get the job done with its Spring musical “Working,” directed by Dr. Patrick King, LMC
Benton Harbor, Bridgman Boys & Girls Clubs name Junior Youth of the Year
Two local Boys & Girls Club locations have named their Junior Youth of the Year. Samari Adams, of Benton Harbor, and Annabella Washington, of the Bridgman have been named Junior Youth of the Year for at their
Celebrate International Women & Girls in Science Day This Weekend
From pioneering paleontology, discovering the double helix of DNA, and developing antibiotic susceptibility testing, women change the world every day. We are astronauts, neurosurgeons, veterinarians, chemists, and computer programmers— if we can dream it, we can do
South Bend Broadband Company Secures $100 Million Debt Investment To Expand Service Around The Region
A South Bend-based broadband provider has secured a major boost as it seeks to expand high-speed internet access around the region. Surf Internet, a leading fiber-optic high-speed internet service provider in the Great Lakes region, today announced
South Haven Council supporting effort to reopen Palisades
An effort by Holtec International to secure federal support to reopen the Palisades nuclear power plant has the backing of the South Haven City Council. At a meeting this week, City Manager Kate Hosier told the council
Deadline to buy Business Recognition Awards Ceremony tickets today
You’re running out of time to purchase a ticket to the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Business Recognition Awards Ceremony and Annual Meeting on February 17. The sales close today. The chamber’s Sarah Spoonholtz tells us a variety
La Pita restaurant to reopen after long closure
A local restaurant is getting ready to re-fire up the grills. After announcing a temporary closure in October 2022, La Pita Mediterranean restaurant in St. Joseph announced in a Facebook post they will reopen Thursday, Feb. 9.
$100K in grant money to help former prisoners enter SWMI workforce
The Michigan Justice Fund has awarded $100,000 in grant money to Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties to help formerly incarcerated residents re-enter the workforce while also addressing the talent gap among manufacturers in
Pokagon Medical Clinic In Benton Harbor Welcomes New Staff
The Pokagon Band of Pottawatomi has announced the addition of new staff at its medical clinic in Benton Harbor. Mshkiki Clinic, serving Medicaid-eligible and low-income residents in Benton Harbor and Benton Township, is pleased to announce that