Coloma celebrates fundraising milestone for new splash pad
The city of Coloma has unveiled plans for the new Jean Somers Splash Pad to be located at Randall Park. The project, which was a result of the master plan in 2021, has received several donations and
Ox Creek Summit explores restoration efforts planned for key waterway
Federal, state, and local officials all gathered at Lake Michigan College on Wednesday for a summit on Ox Creek. The effort to revitalize the creek that runs from US-31 to the Paw Paw River has been underway
Benton Township Chick-fil-A still on track
Plans to open a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Pipestone Road in Benton Township remain on track as the Benton Township Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday granted a signage variance for the establishment. Chick-fil-A requested permission to erect
Chamber calls for legislative action following state court ruling on minimum wage
The Michigan Supreme Court has overruled the Legislature and reinstated major changes to the state’s minimum wage and sick leave laws. The court ruled four to three Wednesday that Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution when they
Boulevard Inn cuts ribbon on new renovations
The Boulevard Inn and Cornerstone Alliance celebrated the new renovations at the hotel Wednesday with a ribbon cutting. The $3.5 million refresh included a new market lobby added for guests and various other infrastructure improvements designed to
Chamber group holds community cleanup
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber’s NextGen young professionals program is giving back to the Benton Harbor community. The inaugural event held on July 26, was a community clean up, with volunteers working together to beautify local parks
Head Start opening new education center in Millburg
A new early childhood education center is opening in Millburg. The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber says Tri-County Head Start is opening the center at 4821 North Street to serve the area north of Benton Harbor. Tri County