Local Pour, Full Circle Café among winners at 2023 SWMI Chamber Awards
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber’s hosted its annual Business Recognition Breakfast Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting Friday morning. Several local businesses and individuals were awarded for their contributions to the community. See the winners below, with a
NRF Says Retail Sales Picked Up in January
Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, the National Retail Federation said today. “Despite inflationary headwinds, January retail sales show the resiliency of consumers in how they manage their budgets and
Whirlpool about to start work on next phase of Lakeview Trail project
Work is about to begin on Phase II of Whirlpool’s Lakeview Bike Trail in the Benton Harbor area. Whirlpool’s Deb O’Connor tells us Phase I was the 5.5 mile bicycle trail near the company’s corporate headquarters on
Nessel Seeking Transparency on Lobbying Influence by Utilities
On February 10, 2023, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed comments before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in Docket No. U-18238 asking for greater transparency regarding money spent by utilities to influence public policy. In this
Benton Harbor Party City closing
The Party City store in Benton Township is closing. The store at 1040 Fairplain Drive tells us its last day will be April 29. It’s not relocating. The store is having a 40% off going out of
S.C.E.N.E. Announces 37th Annual Auction in April
It has been three years since the last in-person auction was held for Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in St. Joseph, and they are ready to see you! Friday, April 28th, 2023 will present the
Pitchford exploring options for Orchards Mall site
What to do with the Orchards Mall is a question on the mind of Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford. He told colleagues Thursday he’s been meeting with township representatives from his district, including Benton Township, and the
Southwest Symphony Orchestra holding Floral Fundraiser
It’s never too early to begin thinking about spring. The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is making plans for its 38th Annual Floral Extravaganza! fundraiser. The SMSO offers an amazing array of flowers from which to choose and
Dablon Winery seeks to prove SWMI is ‘world-class’ region; Langhe set for summer release
Perceptions can be difficult to change in the wine world, but that is not going to stop Dablon Vineyards and Winery owner William Schopf from trying. Whether he is growing rarely seen grape varietals thought to be
AAA Study Finds Vehicle-Mounted Safety Signs Are Effective at Reducing Roadside Collisions
AAA-The Auto Club Group continues its “Move Over for Me” campaign, by sharing a new study that examines the risk of being on the roadside and the effectiveness of various tools designed to alert approaching drivers. AAA’s
Benton Harbor to host Community Health and Environmental Resource Fair
The City of Benton Harbor Community Health and Environmental Resource Fair is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Virginia Edwards Community Center, 721 Nate Wells Sr. Drive, from 4 to 6 p.m. Families will be able to