The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced more than $1.6 million in grants for businesses in Michigan to implement clean energy projects, and among the recipients is Vail Rubber Works in St. Joseph. USDA Rural Development State
Some new, high tech signs have been installed along I-94 in southwest Michigan. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us these dynamic signs feature color displays and several sensors to measure conditions that affect the
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has applied for a $996,000 state grant for a linear trail project along M-63. Berrien County Community Development Director Dan Fette tells us the board is seeking a SPARK Grant to
A joint investigation led by FBI has led to 11 individuals from Benton Harbor and Grand Rapids to be changed for their involvement in in a drug and weapons conspiracy pipeline involving the conversion of handguns into
Three men who plotted to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have been sentenced. Pete Musico was given a minimum term of 12 years while his son-in-law Joe Morrison got 10 years. Paul Bellar was given seven years.
From the Associated Press — A judge has handed down the longest prison terms so far in the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. Joe Morrison, Pete Musico and Paul Bellar were not charged with having a direct
When President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act this week, Congressman Fred Upton was there. Upton was one of just two Republican representatives from Michigan to vote for the bill to protect same sex and
Members of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce gathered last week at two businesses to celebrate their new locations. Approximately thirty people were present for the Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon tying ceremonies for both Oak + Ash
Warner Bros. Pictures/Warner Bros. Discovery Just weeks after announcing he’d be once again playing the Man of Steel, Henry Cavill is out. That’s the word from both the actor and James Gunn, who, along with producer Peter
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten will be joined by Benton Harbor Public Safety Director Dan McGinnis, Assistant Special Agent in Charge David Porter of the FBI and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Kraig Kailimai of the ATF in
An ordinance allowing marijuana shops was the talk a local village meeting on Wednesday. Friends of Stevensville, a group formed in opposition to the Village of Stevensville passing an ordinance allowing two marijuana businesses in the village,
The selection of a new U.S. House Speaker is expected to take longer than usual when the new Congress convenes January 3. Congressman Fred Upton tells us Republican Kevin McCarthy is seeking the position, but it looks
Some election recounts held this week in Berrien County have resulted in no changes to the results. Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler tells us her staff recounted the November 8 results in three communities Tuesday. The recount
Abonmarche is expanding around west Michigan. The engineering firm with a big presence in Benton Harbor-St. Joseph says in addition to opening an expanded Kalamazoo this month, it’s opening a brand new office in downtown Grand Rapids.
Abonmarche is expanding around west Michigan. The engineering firm with a big presence in Benton Harbor-St. Joseph says in addition to opening an expanded Kalamazoo this month, it’s opening a brand new office in downtown Grand Rapids.
As a Lakeshore Public Schools board trustee for the last 15 years, Jeff Hannan has seen a lot – about 3,000 graduating students, 18 other board members, four superintendents, a recall attempt and countless other school administrators.
NBC/Rosalind O’Connor Elvis star Austin Butler looks glamorous in nearly every frame of his lavishly shot promo for his upcoming hosting stint on SNL. Butler looks dapper in a suit as he takes a deep breath and says, “Here we go.” He strides in slow-motion,
No one is hurt after a bomb threat at Gast Manufacturing in Benton Township on Wednesday. Police say the threat came in around 8 a.m. and the building was emptied of staff. The Benton Township Police Department
A planning project between the city of Buchanan and Andrews University has won an award. The city says A Vision for Buchanan received the national award from the Urban Guild for Student Work at a ceremony on
Buddy Roger “Bud” Tyler – dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend to many – passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022 in St. Joseph, MI. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 12 p.m. on Monday,
A report out this week shows inflation is and has been slowing for five straight months. Business analyst David Sowerby, managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora in Bloomfield Hills, said this is good news but more
The fate of a higher minimum wage in Michigan and the controversial legislative practice that has effectively delayed it’s implementation was the focus of legal arguments before a three-judge Court of Appeals panel on Tuesday. Attorney John
Teachers and staff members of Kalamazoo Public Schools are stunned by the sudden resignation of superintendent Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri on Monday. Kalamazoo Education Association president Heather Reid says they were speechless by the resignation that was announced
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the number of new COVID-19 cases is up to 13,043 for the week. That’s an average of one-thousand-863 a day. There were 181 people who lost their lives
32 to 62 years is the sentence for 24-year-old Tiah Sutton in the July 2021 murder of Shondell Newell in South Haven. He was shot during an argument near Elkenburg Park and then tried to leave in
Residents of one local township will be getting broadband connection sooner than expected. Oronoko Charter Township Supervisor Mike Hildebrand informed board members Tuesday that Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) is just weeks away from completing its broadband
The St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Rotary Club Foundation has announced $76,000 in grant for local organizations as part of its 2022 funding cycle. The Rotary says it supports grants that seek to improve lives in the St. Joseph
St. Joseph City Commissioners have settled on the design for the Upton Drive reconstruction project. The street from the St. Joseph River to Momany Drive is being rebuilt while all of its underground infrastructure is replaced. Speaking
Lincoln Township officials have met with representatives of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to discuss possible improvements that could be made at Township Beach. Brandon Mieras with Williams & Works, an engineering firm,
Niles, South Haven, and Cassopolis are all recipients of state grants aimed at supporting small businesses and strengthening downtowns. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced 35 recipients of Match on Main grants this week. Niles, South Haven,
