Benton Harbor Earth Day Celebration Coming to Hall Park
An Earth Day cleanup event is planned for Ox Creek in Benton Harbor this Saturday. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission’s Marcy Hamilton told city commissioners this week the community is invited to the celebration at Hall Park
‘The best we’ve seen’: Caffé Tosi still growing after 30 years
Perched near the edge of downtown St. Joseph’s bluff with its creamy yellow façade and striped awnings, Caffe Tosi is an iconic spot with a Bit O’ Something for everyone. Since its opening in 1993, the rustic
Food trucks, music coming to downtown Buchanan
Coming soon to downtown Buchanan will be food trucks. LiveBuchanan Manager Ashley Regal tells us they’re coming as part of a new promotion called Munchie Mondays, to feature food, drinks, and music downtown each Monday. She says
Nessel Warns Consumers to Beware of “Juice Jacking” When Using Public Charging Stations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning consumers to beware of another method hackers have devised to steal their personal data. The FBI calls it “Juice Jacking,” a cyber-theft tactic that can occur whenever an electronic device is
SWMI employers still challenged to find workers
A newly-released report shows businesses across Southwest Michigan are still facing a huge challenge in finding and retaining workers – and the trend doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. The survey, conducted in Q4 2022, looked
South Haven Rotary Spring Car Gathering 2023 May 17
The Rotary Club of South Haven, Michigan is holding its second annual spring car gathering on Wednesday, May 17 in the Senior Services of Van Buren County parking lot at 8337 M-140 in South Haven. The car
City Commissioners moving forward with $20 million sewer project
There will be a lot of sewer work in Benton Harbor in the coming years if all goes according to plan. At a Monday meeting, city commissioners approved a project planning document that will have the city
$2M in federal COVID recovery dollars go to Pokagon business
Thanks to the federal government, a local business with a mission to help tribal citizens achieve economic independence has more resources. Dowagiac-based Chi Ishobak, the certified Native Community Development Financial Institution for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
South Haven Council To Look At Ordinance Changes For Houseboats
Ordinance will be changing in South Haven regarding houseboats and floating homes after action by the city council. They voted in January 2022 to form an ad hoc committee on the issue and received a report Monday
Cook Nuclear Plant Reduces Power For Maintenance
The Cook Nuclear Power Plant has reduced power on its Unit 1 reactor to 50% for maintenance work. The power was reduced at midnight Tuesday and will remain at that level until the work is done. Unit
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation announces nearly $70,000 in grants
Nearly $70,000 in grants have been announced for organizations in southern Berrien County and Cass County by the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation. President and CEO Michael Rowland tells us the group supports initiatives that focus on health,
South Haven Speaker Series hosting presentation on China next month
Should Americans feel threatened, challenged or invigorated by an ambitious China? Those questions will be explored in depth when the South Haven Speakers Series presents the first conversation of its 2023 schedule on Thursday, May 4. Dr.
Today is National Lineworker Appreciation Day
Today is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, when everyone’s asked to consider the sacrifices made by those who work long hours in tough conditions to keep the power on. Indiana Michigan Power spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us I&M’s
Staffing Firm Looks At In-Demand Jobs For College Grads
Thousands of young people will be putting on their caps and gowns to graduate from college over the next several weeks. Robert Half recruiting manager Shannon Edlinger says they can expect multiple interviews for a job. What
Watch as Lauren Vegter of Stevensville is crowned the 90th Miss Blossomtime
The 2023 Blossomtime Pageant court has been decided. Miss Spirit Lauren Vegter, of Stevensville, was crowned Miss Blossomtime Monday night at the Miss Blossomtime Pageant at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor. “Oh my
Lake Street Eats planning ‘Summer’s Coming’ Bash
Lake Street Eats in Bridgman is planning a “summer’s coming” bash, set to feature music, food, and fun. Lake Street Eats gives us the full details: Lake Street Eats is getting a jump start on the southwest