We Want The Funk: The Livery’s Funk Fest returns next weekend
The Livery brewery in Benton Harbor is ready to give up the funk. From wild, sour and funky beer to funky food and funkier music, the 9th annual Funk Fest promises to bring a feast for the
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi unveils Rolling Embers cannabis retail store
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians opened its new cannabis retail store called Rolling Ember at 19279 Kinst Road in New Buffalo, Michigan on Friday. Located on the Tribe’s land at Exit 1 on I-94, at the
Keith McKenzie Retires from SMC Board of Trustees
Southwestern Michigan College Trustees April 12 accepted with regret the retirement of Keith H. McKenzie, the longest-serving vice chairman since Dec. 2, 1991, and a board member for 36 years, since Jan. 6, 1987. He was the
United Way celebrates partners with annual awards
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is celebrating the winners of its annual awards. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells us they held their annual celebration last week, in person for the first time since 2019. “We have a
Acorn Theater offering Youth Summer Camp
The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks has announced its first-ever youth summer camp beginning June 19th. The Acorn Dramatic Arts Camp (TADA) is open now for registration for students ages 8 to 18. The camp will run
Bridgman Public Library Unveils New Logo
“Our space is open and welcoming – a place where people from all walks of life, and all ages, can gather together and enrich their lives through quality programming, useful services and resources, and of course, through
Lake View Terrace renovations well under way
Emergency renovations at the Lake View Terrace High Rise in downtown St. Joseph are progressing, but tenants won’t be returning until this summer. The emergency repairs at the 107-unit, public housing structure are going well. The building
Bill Aims to Curb Discrimination for Michigan Families with Housing Vouchers
A new report found thousands of Michigan families using Housing Choice Vouchers are often left out in the cold by landlords who refuse to rent to them. A bill in the Legislature would protect people who need
Corewell Health drops mask requirement
After three years of caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Michigan’s major health systems are making masking optional in most areas over the next week. Factors influencing the Michigan health systems to work together
Berrien County Health Department offering hearing, vision screenings for pre-K kids
The Berrien County Health Department has announced the summer schedule for its pre-kindergarten and preschool hearing and vision screening clinics, which begin Tuesday, May 30. The screenings are required by state law for all children entering kindergarten at
Jim Belushi’s ‘Growing Belushi’ to spotlight Southwest Mich. cannabis company
Last summer, Hollywood actor-turned-cannabis farmer Jim Belushi hand-harvested Cassopolis’ Highway Horticulture to be the exclusive Michigan cultivator for his Belushi’s Farm-branded line of products. On Wednesday, April 19, Highway Horticulture and its retail operation Sunset Coast Provisions
The Beach Boys coming to Four Winds Casino
The Beach Boys are coming to the Four Winds Casino. They’ll be hitting the stage on August 18. Four Winds filled us in: As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the