Michigan roadside parks reopening next week

Most of Michigan’s 85 roadside parks are reopening for the season next week. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells us the state-maintained roadside parks are off the beaten path, usually along M or US routes.
Now back in Lake Michigan, the Cook Plant buoy

The Cook nuclear power plant weather buoy is now back in Lake Michigan, signaling the start of the busy boating season. Cook plant spokesperson Bill Downey tells us a company called Limnotech maintains the buoy, while Cook
St. Joseph River dredging now underway

Dredging to allow for recreational boating in the St. Joseph River this summer has begun in Benton Harbor. Pier 1000 Marina’s Kathy Myers tells us Triple D Excavating of Eau Claire began pulling sand from the river
Scottdale gets new BP Gas/C-store at M-139/Miners crossroads

Construction has been underway, however we can now tell you the future branding on the large convenience store and gas station planned for M-139 at Miners Road in Royalton Township. Township Manager Steve Tilly confirmed to MoodyOnTheMarket.com
Auction to benefit Berrien County Animal Services now underway

Set for Saturday, April 26 is the annual Bids for Barks auction to benefit Berrien County Animal Services. Katherine Francis with Friends of Berrien County Animal Services tells us Bids for Barks has been going strong for
Clark Logic Acquires Kandler Tool Company, Expands Industrial Capabilities

Clark Logic of Kalamazoo has acquired Kandler Tool Company, a full-service machinery moving and rigging company based in Kalamazoo. In a release, the company said this strategic acquisition enhances Clark Logic’s expanding industrial service capabilities and reinforces
Krasl Art Center presents Business After Hours & Art Fair Commemorative Design Reveal May 8

One of St. Joseph’s signature summer events will be in the spotlight at a Business After Hours event coming up on Thursday, May 8. The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff will host Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber
The Dad Playbook: New Present Pillars program seeks to help young fathers

Present Pillars in Benton Harbor is launching a new initiative to help new and young fathers find the support they need to navigate the challenges they’ll face raising their kids. The Dad Playbook is a 12-week course