The Van Buren Conservation District announced Wednesday it is preparing for the last Recycle Roundup event of the year at the Van Buren ISD Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, on Saturday, Oct. 15. Residents
Marvel Studios Thor: Love and Thunder made a mint at the box office, taking in more than $760 million worldwide. But the Taika Waititi film also has the dubious distinction of being the lowest audience-rated Thor movie
A ‘freaky fast’ drive-thru is ready to serve local customers. The new Jimmy John’s location at 985 E. Napier Ave in Benton Harbor is now open, more than a year after Benton Township trustees approved the site
The 27-year manhunt is over. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office investigators and the FBI have located, arrested, extradited and arraigned Juan Luis Solis-Reyna for the 1995 murder of Jose Cruz Armijo-Arreguin in Van Buren County. Details of
DEA (NEW YORK) — Just weeks before Halloween, law enforcement officials are warning about a deadly drug packaged in pills that “look like candy.” So-called rainbow fentanyl began showing up on the streets on the West Coast
Ford saw its sales slip 9% in September, after two months of double-digit increases. Ford analyst Erich Merkel says supply problems interrupted production. Demand remains strong with 197,000 orders already for 2023 model year products. “We’re definitely
Detroit Police Chief James White has released the body cam footage from Sunday morning’s shooting death of 22-year-old Porter Burks. Five officers fired 38 shots at him when he wouldn’t drop a knife. “Very tragic situation. Certainly again
Homes built before 1978 are the focus of an effort by the state and Benton Harbor for free lead testing. The plumbing has been the issue for the past few years, with over 90% of all lead
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Michigan State Police trooper? Officials with MSP providing a view Tuesday into their training practices in an effort to draw more public interest and find future
A project designed to unify the twin cities has hit a temporary snag. After a long and emotional discussion, the Benton Harbor city commissioners on Monday declined to move forward with the approval of a Martin Luther
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announced a new grant program available to history organizations in Michigan. HSM will award the new Michigan History Alliance grants in amounts ranging up to $2,500 to nonprofit, city or tribal
– Submitted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is highlighting Michigan’s new, 24/7 hotline providing live, one-on-one crisis
Benton Harbor-based Old Europe Cheese has announced a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses due to potential contamination with Listeria, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
– From The Associated Press A Michigan judge dismissed charges Tuesday against seven people in the Flint water scandal, including two former state health officials blamed for deaths from Legionnaires’ disease. Judge Elizabeth Kelly took action three
The South Haven Rotary Club announced Tuesday it has presented the Michigan Maritime Museum with a $10,000 check to be used toward the touch-screen learning center in the museum’s Golden Age of Greats Lake Passenger Steamships main
The holiest day of the year for the Jewish people begins at sundown this evening. Yom Kippur is also known as the Day of Atonement. Rabbi Josh Bennett is at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. “For Jews,
A new film documenting the battle to prevent an invasive species of Asian carp from taking hold in the Great Lakes is drawing large numbers of viewers and rave reviews. The film “Against the Current 2: Keeping
The South Haven City Council will use a proposal from Robey Analytics for an economic impact report on short-term rentals. Councilmember Joe Reeser said the council needs to take action on the issue. “I’m fine with using
With 40-50 year old paint and an overloaded electrical system, one local fire station is in danger of becoming an on-fire station. But thanks to an act by the local government, that will soon be remedied. The
One week after a body was found floating in Lake Michigan off the shore near the village of Michiana, authorities have identified the victim. According to a report by Grand Beach/Michiana Police Chief Ryan Layman, the body
Two local women are inviting residents to help the less fortunate, while also enjoying a beverage with like-minded philanthropists. The St. Joseph Community Taproom, 301 Main St. inside The Market, announced Monday it is launching “The Community
With insulin prices in the United States forcing 1 in 4 diabetes patients to ration insulin, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is looking to ease the burden for the 900,000-plus Michigan residents who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
– Submitted by Lake Michigan College Lake Michigan College has been awarded a $21,000 Project Support Grant from the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) for its 2022-2023 Lake Michigan College Mendel Center season. The grant supports
Sony Pictures Bullet Train, the action comedy starring Brad Pitt and directed by his former stunt double-turned John Wick director David Leitch, has crossed the hundred million dollar mark. It’s no small feat for a post-pandemic summer
As temperatures drop and bats look for warmer refuges, the Berrien County Health Department is sharing important safety information with community members to help prevent the spread of rabies. Rabies is an acute, fatal disease that is
Michigan continues to strive to be a big player in the space race. The fifth annual North American Space Summit is being held in Traverse City today and tomorrow. Executive director of the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association,
The Allegan County Health Department says a wild crow found dead in an Otsego yard has tested positive for West Nile virus. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services informed the health department of the crow’s
Gas prices in Traverse City are the lowest in the state. Triple-A Michigan says the average in Traverse City is $4.03 followed by Benton Harbor at $4.13 and Grand Rapids at $4.14. The statewide average is up
Autumn chill cuts the air, leaves blow through the sky. The colors are starting to change here in southwest Michigan, and there’s no better place to check out fall foliage than one of our state parks. Take
Berrien County residents can drop off household chemicals, batteries, home medical waste, electronics, hard foam or Styrofoam, and get their paper documents shredded on Saturday, October 8th, 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. The Community Recycling Event takes
