Proceeds from car show donated to Berrien County veterans
The Southwest Michigan Car Collectors Club has made a donation to the Berrien County Veterans Services office, thanks to its annual car show in Watervliet. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, the club’s Chuck
Silver Beach playground work could start this fall
A bid has been awarded for the replacement of the Silver Beach playground. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Parks Director Jill Adams said the county sought bids early this summer and got one
Indiana Michigan Power submits electric generation plan to state
Indiana Michigan Power has filed a new generation resource plan with the Michigan Public Service Commission outlining how it intends to meet the electricity demands of its customers in the coming years. I&M spokesperson Kara Stevenson tells
Benton Harbor Arts Association holding Children’s Art Fair this weekend
The Benton Harbor Arts Association is hosting its annual Children’s Art Fair this Saturday, July 20. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., live performances, artists demonstrations, music, art stations, and other activities will take place at the
Bawks ready to assume new role at St. Joseph Public Schools
New leadership is on the horizon for St. Joseph public Schools as Kristen Bawks prepares to assume the role of superintendent for the upcoming school year. Bawks has spent the last 20 years in the district serving
Bridgman, South Haven, New Buffalo awarded EV charging grants
Bridgman, New Buffalo, and South Haven have all been awarded grants to install electric vehicle charging stations in their communities. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced this week more than $900,000 in EV
Remembering Richard Schanze — a community leader for Southwest Michigan
A community pillar of Southwest Michigan has passed. If not for the vision, drive, and contributions of former bank executive, community visionary, and philanthropist Richard Schanze, the Southwest Michigan region, and specifically the St. Joseph and Benton