Benton Township approves recreational marijuana businesses
Recreational marijuana is coming to another southwest Michigan municipality. Benton Township trustees adopted three ordinances Tuesday to allow the production, transportation and sales of recreational marijuana within specific areas in the township. The ordinances, based on existing
LMC offering help to students facing food insecurity
A new program at Lake Michigan College is helping to keep students well fed if they’re struggling with the high cost of food. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells us Snack Shacks are stationed around all three locations
State Senator questions state support for proposed battery plant
17th District state Senator Jonathan Lindsey is calling for a closer look to be taken at an electric vehicle battery project planned for Mecosta County. The Gotion, Incorporated battery plant would employ more than 2,300 people by
North Pier’s 415AM beer kicks off Season 7 this Saturday
North Pier Brewing Company is planning a celebration this weekend to unveil its latest seasonal beer and to benefit the Alex Mandarino Foundation. North Pier told us more: On April 22nd, North Pier Brewing Company will be
Adopt a Highway cleanup starts this weekend
The spring Adopt a Highway cleanup period starts this Saturday. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells us around 2,900 volunteer groups from across Michigan have adopted more than 6,000 miles of road and will pick
Hydro Aluminum hits construction milestone on $150M Cassopolis facility
Global aluminum company Hydro celebrated the roof installation of the main buildings at its $150 million aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis. When completed in Q4 2023, the plant will provide 70 new, local jobs and strengthen Hydro’s
Bill could allow for alcohol sales at college sports events
The possibility of grabbing a drink at a college stadium in Michigan is back in the spotlight. Representative Graham Filler and Senator Sean McCann are leading a bipartisan effort to allow universities to sell alcohol at certain
Benton Harbor hires water consultant
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to formally hire a consultant to help them seek funding for water system work needed throughout the community. At a Monday meeting, they approved a contract with John Young, a consultant
Sheriff’s Department Mounted Division receives $500 donation
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Division has received boost from Great River Federal Credit Union. The sheriff’s office filled us in: On the evening of April 13th representatives from Great River Federal Credit Union were on-site
Lake Michigan College to launch police academy
Lake Michigan College is getting a police academy. The LMC board of Trustees on Tuesday signed off on the creation of a law enforcement associate degree program and a police academy certificate of achievement program. This means
‘You probably know’: Developer hints at future tenant of former BH Rite Aid
After years of sitting empty, a high-traffic Benton Township property is on the path to a new life – and developers suggested residents may already have an idea of one of its new tenants. Fairplain Plaza owners
Blossomland CROP Hunger Walk set for May 21
The Blossomland CROP Hunger Walk in Saint Joseph MI will be held on May 21st, 2023. 1 pm registration, 2pm kick off, 2:15pm CROP Hunger Walk. Looking to make a difference in our local community and in