South Haven students to tour local manufacturing facilities
Around 150 eighth grade students from South Haven’s Baseline Middle School will go on a tour of local manufacturing facilities next week. South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director Olivia Thompson tells us the chamber and
Ben’s Soft Pretzels in Benton Harbor named 2022 franchise of the year
Since opening in the Benton Harbor Arts District in Oct. 2021, Ben’s Soft Pretzels has been a welcome addition to the community. Now, the store has been recognized as the top Ben’s Soft Pretzels franchise of the
Buchanan property added to National Register of Historic Places
A collection of buildings, campuses, and manufacturing grounds in Buchanan has been designated on the National Register of Historic Places. The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office has voted to designate the Clark Equipment Complex on the National
Groups opposing potential restart of Palisades
Environmental Group Beyond Nuclear is among 185 organizations to have signed a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm asking that Holtec International not receive a more than $1 billion loan to restart the Palisades plant. Beyond
River Saint Joe to Host Tartan Festival on April 1st
Everyone is invited to experience the culture and richness of the Scottish Highlands, in the hills of Buchanan at River Saint Joe, during their Tartan Festival! On Saturday, April 1st, celebrate with dancing, games, food, and ale,
Let’s Eat! Buchanan Restaurant Week Begins March 24th
The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce is excited, and hungry, to announce Buchanan Restaurant Week 2023, which takes place March 24th – March 31st, Friday to Friday. Twenty-one local restaurants are participating this year, offering specials and
Market Van Buren Hosts 3rd Annual Municipal Summit
Market Van Buren has welcomed over 50 business leaders from Cass and Van Buren counties for their 3rd Annual Municipal Summit in Lawrence on Tuesday. The event was held at the Van Buren ISD Conference Center and
Coming Soon: Curated New & Vintage Goods Store in St. Joseph
For Gail Michel and Diane Wallenius, it is a full-fledged passion for connecting people with things that are new, old, whimsical, or precise. It’s also about having fun. They’ve each had extensive experience in their respective business
Planners explain opposition to Nye’s development; Twp. board could vote anyway
Last October, plans for a Planned Unit Development at the Nye’s Apple Barn property were put on hold by the St. Joseph Township Planning Commission due to issues with the application. In February, developers came back with