Recreational marijuana grow, retail store in Benton Twp. gets special use permit
The first recreational marijuana operation in Benton Township has been given preliminary approval. Trustees on Tuesday approved a special use permit for Richard Plangger to grow and sell recreational marijuana at 2390 Pipestone Road. Previously, Plangger has
Ferry Street Resource Center in Niles looking for new temporary location after fire
Ferry Street Resource Center in Niles is working to find a new temporary location following a fire that destroyed its building last week. Director Ric Pawloski tells us he stood and watched the historic building at 620
RESA to celebrate graduates this month
Berrien RESA is planning some celebrations for this month as students graduate from their programs. RESA says graduation ceremonies will be held for the Math and Science Center, and Lighthouse Education Center and ASD Program, and the
Orchards Mall plan due May 26
The owners of Orchards Mall have paid for a deterrent system to chase away the thousands of gulls currently roosting on their property, but will they craft a plan to bring businesses back in? A lot is
Entries wanted: Cass County seeks designs for coin contest
Since becoming chair of the board of commissioners in January, Jeremiah Jones has made a priority of recognizing County employees, residents, volunteers and others during Board of Commissioners meetings. Now, area creatives have an opportunity to join
Plenty of street work planned in Benton Harbor this year
$2.2 million in street work has been approved by Benton Harbor City Commissioners for this year. At a meeting this week, Mayor Marcus Muhammad said the investment will go toward local streets and alleys. That’s not all.
Benton Township business suffers property damage; BTPD asks for help
The Benton Township Police Department is searching for any information on the identity of several suspects believed to have trespassed and damaged property at B&Z Company, Inc. in Benton Harbor. Through Facebook, BTPD posted several pictures of
St. Joseph Farmers Market comes back May 27
Coming back for the season next weekend will be the St. Joseph Farmers Market. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us the event will take place Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The markets
South Haven’s GRIDLIFE to celebrate decade of combining racing, music festival culture
A showcase of car and motorsports culture by day and a music festival by night, one unique southwest Michigan event is revving up for a milestone event this summer. GRIDLIFE Festival Midwest is celebrating its 10th anniversary
Orchards Mall to install anti-seagull devices; working on potholes, economic development plan
The seagull invasion at Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor could soon be a thing of the past. At Tuesday’s regular Benton Charter Township board meeting, County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford said the mall has paid Chicago-area company Bird-X
St. Joseph Commissioners approve part of PUD for marine
A Planned Unit Development at Harbor Isle Marine has been approved by St. Joseph City Commissioners, but with some conditions. At a Monday meeting, the marine’s Scott Sinar said the business is looking to sell and rent