Commissioners allow soil boring tests ahead of internet project
Plans for a new broadband internet connection running under Lake Michigan from Chicago to Southwest Michigan have received a boost from Benton Harbor City Commissioners. At their regular meeting this week, commissioners approved a request from Peninsula
United Way seeks volunteers to ‘Rake a Difference’ this fall
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is now seeking volunteers for this year’s Rake a Difference event, to be held November 14 all over Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. United Way Volunteer Director Debbie Ramirez tells
Veterans Services hosting luminary event this month for suicide prevention
The Berrien County Veteran Services Office is hosting a County Wide Luminary Event in support of the Suicide Prevention Coalition this month. The office says September is Suicide Awareness Month, and everyone in Berrien County is being
Lake Effect Jazz Big Band Wraps Up Summer at Box Factory Sept 21
Lake Effect Jazz Big Band will finish its summer concert season with special guests at the Box Factory for the Arts. Saturday, Sept. 21, 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at ticketstripe.com/lakeeffectjazz2024, $15 at the door,
Lake Michigan College Hosts Constitution Day Presentation on September 17
In honor of Constitution Day, Lake Michigan College (LMC) invites students, faculty, and community members to a special presentation on Tuesday, September 17, in the Main Building on the Benton Harbor campus. The event will take place
Health Department to host child vaccination clinic this month
The Berrien County Health Department is offering a walk-in clinic this month to help ensure children have all of their back-to-school vaccinations. On September 17, the health department’s Benton Harbor office will host a walk-in clinic from
Premiere ‘Prince Tribute’ coming to Mendel Center October 25
Party like it’s 1999 when Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE comes to the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre in Benton Harbor at 8 p.m., Friday, October 25. This five-piece group, which hails from Prince’s birthplace