Health Department cancels tomorrow’s Benton Harbor Farmers Market
The Berrien County Health Department has announced it’s canceling the soil lead testing event set for Wednesday, July 10 in Benton Harbor. Due to expected heavy rainfall, the event will be rescheduled for a later date. That
Presentation on Catholic Church planned at Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in St. Joseph will hold a presentation on the history of the Catholic Church in Berrien County next month. The museum’s Dennis Szymanski tells us that history goes back as far
Jenny Fee leaving St. Joseph Public Schools
St. Joseph Public Schools Superintendent Jenny Fee is stepping down. The St. Joseph Public Schools Board of Education met Tuesday morning to accept the resignation, effective July 31. Fee tells us that although it was a difficult
St. Joseph Commissioners supporting MDOT proposal for downtown traffic
St. Joseph City Commissioners have signaled their support for part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s I-94 Business Loop reconstruction plan. MDOT is going to rebuild Main Street in downtown St. Joe in 2027, and it’s floated
Vail Rubber Works moving to Royalton Township
Vail Rubber Works of St. Joseph is expanding into Royalton Township. The Royalton Township Board of Trustees this week approved an Industrial Facilities Exemption for Vail as it seeks to relocate operations from Langley Avenue in St.
West Michigan pet foundation offering help with animal adoptions this month
Are you ready to meet your best friend? The Bissell Pet Foundation, based in Grand Rapids, is sponsoring an Empty the Shelters pet adoption event through the end of July. The Foundation’s Brittany Schlacter says that means
Bridgman Open Air Market Kids Day Sunday
The Bridgman Open Air Market is gearing up for its annual Kids Day this coming Sunday, July 14. The event will feature homegrown flowers, fresh baked goods, dog treats, and several booths of handcrafted items made by
County working with St. Joseph on Silver Beach parking solution
A pilot program to reduce traffic in downtown St. Joseph was tried out at Silver Beach County Park this past weekend. The Berrien County Parks Department collected payment from beach goers as they were leaving the park,
Krasl Art Fair Saturday and Sunday
Coming up this weekend is the 62nd annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in downtown St. Joseph. Krasl Events Director Jamie Balkin tells us more than 20,000 people are expected to hit up Lake Bluff Park
Introducing Phaseshifter Records in the Benton Harbor Arts District
Joe Davis is a record collector’s dream. He appreciates music, knows the value of good music, and is willing to share what he knows. He’s a published musician and enjoys virtually all genres. He’s passionate about sharing