South Haven Cottage Walk slated for June
SHOUT for South Haven’s 26th annual Cottage Walk will be held on Saturday, June 24 from noon to 5 p.m. The walk attracts hundreds of people each year. SHOUT’s Patricia Sheppard tells us there will be five
Big top circus, backyard BBQ competition among new summer events in Dowagiac
Come one, come all. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday they are bringing three new events to the city this summer. The first event will be announced three big, new summer events to its busy
Commissioners hear about delays with Maids of the Mist restoration
Repairs to the Maids of the Mist fountain in St. Joseph have been delayed again. At a Monday meeting of the St. Joseph City Commission, Public Works Director Greg Grothous told commissioners the cost of the restoration
Whirlpool’s Pam Klyn named General Chair for 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship has announced Pam Klyn will serve as the general chair for the 84th event in May of next year at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor. Klyn is currently the senior vice president
EPA plans to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
From The Associated Press— The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses,
Michigan Education Savings Program Suggests How to Use Your Tax Refund
The 2023 tax filing season is in full swing — and the refund that some taxpayers will receive makes the process of preparing state and federal tax returns rewarding. It is also the time for some Michigan
What Could Impact Be Of California Bank Collapse?
With the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, do you need to worry if your bank is next? Dr. Tim Nash, director for The McNair Center at Northwood University, says probably not. SVB was unique, with an average
Exhibit at Michigan Maritime Museum draws attention to water quality
An exhibit now on display at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven aims to get people thinking about water quality. Museum community outreach coordinator Claire Herhold tells us Pisces Spiral is comprised of more than 300
Climate and Culture coach coming to St. Joseph elementary schools
Support is coming for area teachers who support students. St. Joseph Public Schools on Monday announced the creation of four new positions throughout the district aimed to support student health, wellness, safety, and academic achievement. The main
St. Joseph Commissioners approve Dickinson Park grant application
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the grant application for some improvements at Dickinson Park. Public Works Director Greg Grothous told them Monday the plan is to apply for a $260,000 grant from the Michigan Land and
Sale Prices and volume continue slight decline in SW Michigan real estate market
Each month MoodyOnTheMarket.com brings you an exclusive ‘first look’ at SW Michigan real estate market trends, as tracked by the Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors, covering Berrien, Cass, Allegan and the Western two thirds of Van Buren
‘Gracious professionalism’ on display once again at FIRST Robotics tournament
On Saturday, Average Joes of St. Joseph High School took home the FIRST Robotics District Championship alongside Hemlock’s Gray Matter and St. Clair’s Team Flurb. As the tournament reached a dramatic conclusion with the three-team alliance coming
Water, sewer rates going up in St. Joseph
Water and sewer customers of the city of St. Joseph will soon see their rates go up. At a Monday meeting, city commissioners approved rate hikes that will average 8.9% for residential customers. City Manager John Hodgson