Benton Township approves recreational marijuana businesses

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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

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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

Adopt a Highway cleanup starts this weekend

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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

Benton Harbor hires water consultant

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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

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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

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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

Blossomland CROP Hunger Walk set for May 21

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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