Scottdale True Value to host opening celebration May 5-6
A well known name in the hardware store industry has brought life back to an otherwise empty space in the Scottdale community. On December 1st, 2022, Doug Landers opened the doors to the new Scottdale True Value
$975,000 grant awarded for Ox Creek cleanup
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
2023 Edition of Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour Now Available as a Free Resource
The West Michigan Tourist Association has published its latest Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour guide. The group told us more: Get ready for your next lighthouse adventure! The West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) is excited
Sarett Nature Center Welcomes Spring
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,
Volunteers to spread joy at Bridgman nursing home Saturday
A grassroots non-profit will seek to being some joy to the residents of a Bridgman nursing home this weekend. Carla Cooper with Just Cause Create Joy tells us her group is made up of members from Michigan,
Walberg seeking $13 million for projects in Berrien, Cass
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
Muhammed Ali Honored with Shepard Fairey Seven Story Mural
Muhammed Ali had deep connection with the people of Berrien County, MI. where he is affectionately known at ‘The Nicest of All Time’. He and his wife Lonnie bought an 85-acre estate in Berrien Springs in 1975
LMC displays six sculptures on loan from Krasl Art Center
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.
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
Elks Lodge recovering from ‘catastrophic’ Christmas flood
Over Christmas weekend in 2022, a widespread power outage in Benton Harbor caused a pipe to burst and rain inches of water throughout the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Elks Lodge. Due to the power and internet outage, Elks
County accepts Silver Beach grant
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
‘Monarch Waystation’ approved by St. Joseph Commissioners
How about turning part of the bluff in downtown St. Joseph into waystation for migrating monarch butterflies? That’s what’s going to be done following action this week by St. Joseph City Commissioners. They heard from Ann St.