$975,000 grant awarded for Ox Creek cleanup

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A grant of $975,000 has been awarded to Benton Harbor for the cleanup of Ox Creek. This latest piece of funding comes from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through its Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience

Sarett Nature Center Welcomes Spring

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Non-profit community nature center, Sarett Nature Center in Benton Harbor, greets the changing of the seasons with excitement and wonder. Spring has sprung, and with the prolific rain and mud, comes bountiful greenery and wildlife. This Sunday,

Walberg seeking $13 million for projects in Berrien, Cass

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More than $13 million is being sought for projects in Berrien and Cass counties by Congressman Tim Walberg. His office tells us he’s submitted his allotted community projects to the House Appropriations Committee. Among the items is

LMC displays six sculptures on loan from Krasl Art Center

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Six metal sculptures by acclaimed artist Albert LaVergne, on loan from the Krasl Art Center, are on display until January 2024 in the William Hessel Library on Lake Michigan College’s Benton Harbor Campus. The temporary exhibition is

Family Vision Associates Welcomes Dr. Danielle Lower, O.D.

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Family Vision Associates in St. Joseph has dedicated nearly forty years of service to Southwest Michigan, providing patients and their families with quality and compassionate eye care. Dr. Steven Day, O.D. and the staff at Family Vision

County accepts Silver Beach grant

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The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has accepted a grant to pay for new playground equipment at Silver Beach County Park. The $850,000 SPARK grant from the state will be matched with $259,000 in county funds for