Busy Benton Twp. intersection to close for summer construction
Repairs are coming to one of the busiest roads Berrien County. The Berrien County Road Department is advising drivers in Benton Harbor to expect traffic delays starting Monday, May 8 as crews begin construction on about a
Mosaic begins work on new community Transformation Center
Ground has been broken on the new Mosaic CCDA Transformation Center in Benton Township. To be located in Mosaic’s current resale shop at 1804 M-139, the Transformation Center will house community partners to provide services to those
SMC Graduates 21-Member Nursing Class
Southwestern Michigan College April 29 welcomed 21 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with almost 4.2 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. The federal government projects that more than 203,000 new positions will be created each
Twin City Players Presents Musical ‘First Date’ in June
Twin City Players announces the final production of its 2022-2023 90th Mainstage Season of Comedy, the musical First Date, book by Austin Winsberg, music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. When tightly wound Aaron is
Rotary Track Meet tomorrow at St. Joseph High School
Set for Friday at St. Joseph High School is the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor’s annual Rotary Track Meet. The Rotary’s Randy Bettich tells us this is the 65th year for the event, set to feature
Krasl Art Center welcomes a new exhibition celebrating the life and art of Elizabeth Catlett
The Krasl Art Center has announced a new exhibition celebrating the life and art of Elizabeth Catlett. Krasl told us more: Krasl Art Center is thrilled to announce its summertime exhibition, The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from
About six weeks left to go for Napier Avenue sidewalk project
There’s been plenty of progress on the new sidewalk project along Napier Avenue in St. Joseph Township. Speaking this week, Township Manager Denise Cook said one side is almost finished. “We should be finished with the south
Daughters of the American Revolution find ‘Real Daughter’ in Bangor
The Algonquin Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution is planning a ceremony for this month to honor what is known as a “Real Daughter” in Bangor. The chapter says to be considered
Krasl Outlines Summer Programs in Newly Renovated Studios
Krasl Art Center (KAC) has renovated its studio classrooms and is expanding summer classes to include programs such as Digital Illustration and Sculptural Felting. Whether you’re young or old, you can become part of southwest Michigan’s artmaking
Businesses Can Now Apply for Going PRO Talent Grants To Train Employees
Applications for Going PRO Talent Fund grants to assist employers in training, development and retaining newly hired and current employees are now open, the Michigan Works! Association announced today. The Going PRO Talent Fund is a competitive
Inspired by personal tragedy, local children’s book author pens first adult novel
With more than 25 children’s and young adult books already under her belt, Bridgman author Marcy Blesy embarked on a new writing venture. This April, the former elementary school librarian released her first novel for the adult
Wightman opening new South Bend office
Benton Harbor-based Wightman is opening a new office in South Bend. Wightman filled us in: Wightman, a multi-disciplinary firm offering architecture, civil engineering, and land surveying services to government, energy, education, and commercial markets, is pleased to