‘Windy City to Cereal City’ diabetes action ride stops in southwest Mich.
A California man is riding his bicycle from Chicago to Battle Creek this week to raise awareness for diabetes, and is making several stops in southwest Michigan. After departing New Buffalo Wednesday morning, cyclist Edwin Velarde stopped
Group grateful marijuana proposal passed in Stevensville
Friends of Stevensville is thanking voters for approving a ballot proposal to prohibit marijuana businesses in the village this week. Group founder Mary Jo Tomasini tells us heading into the election, she wasn’t sure how it would
Benton Harbor School Board hears from public about superintendent search
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education has heard from the public about its search for a new superintendent. At a meeting this week, trustees too public comments, most of which were in support of keeping
Mackinac Island reopening for the season
It may be wet and gloomy, but summer is on the way. The popular tourist destination for Michiganders, Mackinac Island, had their unofficial opening day on Friday. They are now ready for visitors to pile in for
Planning Commission hears more about plans for new Corewell clinic
The Benton Harbor Planning Commission has heard from Corewell Health about its plans for the new Center for Better Health and Wellness at 145 West Main Street. At a Tuesday meeting, Corewell’s Phil Cooper talked to planners
Andrews University Graduation this weekend
Andrews University’s spring graduation will take place May 5–7, 2023. The weekend’s events will include a Friday evening Commencement service, Baccalaureate services on Sabbath morning and two additional Commencement services on Sunday morning. All Commencement services will
Lazy Ballerina Winery Tasting Special For Teachers & Nurses
From May 7th, 2023 through May 12th, 2023, ‘wine down’ from a busy and hectic week at Lazy Ballerina Winery! Both locations, in Bridgman and St. Joseph, will be offering Free Wine Tastings for teachers and nurses
Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan receives $165,000 grant
National studies show that one in 10 children will experience sexual abuse or exploitation by the time they turn 18 years old. The mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan is to stop that abuse
M-63 near Whirlpool campus to reopen May 10 with tunnel completion
M-63 is set to reopen on May 10 now that Whirlpool is completing its tunnel under the road as part of its Lakeview Trail system. Whirlpool told us more: M-63 between Benson Rd. and Monte Rd. is
Treasury: Applications Now Being Accepted for the Fostering Futures Scholarship
Young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The priority deadline for the Fostering
New Buffalo Welcomes New Restaurant This Summer
It IS always sunny in New Buffalo, but this time, it’s spelled S-o-n-n-y. Sonny D’s, a brand new restaurant that will feature fresh, delicious, quality foods, is on track to open at 1 N. Whittaker Street this
SMC’s 56th Commencement Graduates 317
Two women spoke on behalf of Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2023 April 29 at 56th Commencement ceremonies for 317 students in the theatre of the Dale A. Lyons Building on SMC’s Dowagiac campus. Kara Murphy of