Botham Avenue reconstruction project to come with new non-motorized path, parking
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a plan for a new non-motorized path along part of Botham Avenue when the street is reconstructed next year. At a Monday meeting, City Engineer Tim Zebell told commissioners not only
Bridgman to hold 75th birthday celebration
The city of Bridgman is gearing up for its 75th birthday celebration. Bridgman began as a village mapped out by George Bridgman, who was in the lumber business, in 1870. It became a city in 1949. Greater
New senior resident inspector named for Cook Plant
A new senior resident inspector for the Cook nuclear power plant has been named by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC says Joseph Mancuso will oversee day to day operations at the plant to make sure all
Update: I & M crews making good progress on storm outages
Indiana Michigan Power has restored power to more than 75% of about 16,000 customers who lost service as a result of this morning’s thunderstorm that knocked down a number of wires in southwest Michigan and the South
Allegan Antique Market Sunday at Allegan Fairgrounds
One of the region’s largest antique markets continues its seasonal run this weekend at the Allegan Fairgrounds in Allegan. The Allegan Antique Market features over 350 vendors selling antiques and collectibles the last Sunday of the month,
Bridgman City Manager, St. Joseph Assistant City Manager finalists for St. Joseph City Manager position
St. Joseph City Commissioners are ready to interview two finalists for the position of city manager. At a Monday meeting, Commissioner Michelle Binkley of the manager search committee said initial committee interviews with seven candidates have taken
St. Joseph Commissioners advance paid parking proposal for downtown
St. Joseph City Commissioners have moved toward the implementation of paid parking downtown during the summer months. At a Monday meeting, they heard from Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth about recommendations from Walker Consultants, the firm commissioners
ARS Gallery, Arts and Culture Center celebrating 14 years
ARS Gallery, Arts, and Culture Center is celebrating 14 years of cultural arts in Benton Harbor. 14 years ago, the foundation opened starting with its summer camps and has evolved into a community art center offering cultural,
Portion of I & M Service Area has major power outage
Indiana & Michigan Power is dealing with major outages further inland in Southern Michigan. The worst of the storms rolled past much of Berrien County, but impacted 50 miles or so East. I & M said in
Coloma eyes July or August for splash pad groundbreaking
The city of Coloma is getting closer to the new addition of a splash pad to Randall Park The project, which was a result of the master plan adopted in 2021, has received several of donations, and
SMSO outlines July 3 & July 27 concert plans
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra presents A Salute to America at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. This annual celebration features a mix of patriotic favorites, film scores and iconic American works with the 1812 Overture by