Celebration held to mark start of work on laundry facility, community center in Benton Heights
Ground has been broken on the New Heights Laundry Hub in the heart of Benton Heights. The project has been years in the making, starting out when the First Church of God of Benton Heights noticed a
Commission seeking grant to help county handle eviction cases
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is applying for a grant to help the local court system process eviction cases. Speaking to commissioners Thursday, Berrien County Judge Donna Howard said the county handles around 2,300 evictions each
Villwocks Outdoor Living in Berrien Springs opens massive garden center expansion
Driving along M-139 through Oronoko Township, it is hard to miss the new 24,000 square foot greenhouse nestled among the neighboring fruit farms. After breaking ground last summer, Villwocks Outdoor Living, 8008 M-139, Berrien Springs, opened its
Babe’s in Benton Harbor under new ownership
Babe’s Lounge in Benton Harbor has new owners, a new name, a new floor, a new ceiling, and shall from now on (and until the foreseeable future) be known as Babe’s Riverview Bar and Grill. On Thursday,
Antiques on the Bluff returns to St. Joseph May 7
The popular Antiques on the Bluff continues to be the place for rare finds and collectibles in Southwest Michigan. This series returns to Lake Bluff Park in downtown St. Joseph on May 7 from 10:00a to 5:00p.
Michigan’s unemployment rate falls in March
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate receded by two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.1 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Statewide employment advanced by 17,000 over the month,
Drug takeback event at Corewell Health Saturday
Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan, in partnership with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, is providing community members with the opportunity to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs during a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. The spring collection
Road Commission issues work zone safety reminder
The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding drivers to be cautious when in construction zones as the spring season is here. Orange barrels, cones and signs are popping up across the state like flowers in springtime
Antiques on the bluff resumes in downtown St. Joseph next month
Coming back for the summer on May 7 will be Antiques on the Bluff in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells us the events will be held the first Sunday of the month through
Benton Harbor accepts Hall Park grant agreement
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved an agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to receive a $958,000 grant to improve Hall Park. At a Monday meeting, they formally accepted the Spark grant to add a
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
Tomorrow: short-term rental forum in South Haven
Thursday at 6 pm, the city of South Haven will hold its first short-term rental workshop at South Haven High School. City Manager Kate Hosier says it will be in the Integrated Learning Center at the school.