After years of sitting empty, another Benton Township storefront may be getting new life. Fairplain Plaza owners and developers Lormax Stern are seeking to rehabilitate and redevelop the former Rite Aid location at the corner of M-139
boonchai wedmakawand/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department said in a brief court filing Tuesday that it will not seek the death penalty in the case against the alleged shooter who killed 19 at an El Paso,
Now rolling is the new Benton Harbor Area Schools Community Roar, a bus that houses a mobile computer lab that can be used by residents to learn more about district services. The bus is loaded with eight
The County Road Association of Michigan is calling on the state Legislature to look at how the emergence of electric vehicles will affect road funding and how any losses EVs cause can be recouped. Director Denise Donahue
High school seniors in the Niles area are being advised of the scholarships offered by the Niles Scream Park. The non-profit attraction says it has a variety of scholarships. The park is awarding four $500 scholarships to
A southern Berrien County fire department has secured funding to help save lives in dangerous situations. The Bertrand Township Fire Department received $42,857 in federal grant money to be used for a new compressor to update their
Congressman Tim Walberg is vowing to continue efforts to protect the Great Lakes now that he’s the representative of the state’s Fifth District. He toured Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer on Tuesday, hearing from the DNR
The public hearing scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the proposed development of the Nye’s Apple Barn property has been postponed, St. Joseph Charter Township announced Tuesday afternoon. According to Township Manager Denise Cook, the meeting
School districts throughout southwest Michigan will receive funding to hire school resource officers to help make their buildings safer. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday nearly $25 million is being awarded to 195 school districts statewide for SROs
The proposed Nye’s Apple Barn re-development will be front and center at the St. Joseph Township Planning Commission tonight, 6:30 pm at the Township Hall on Washington Avenue. Property owner John znye will detail his plans for
The South Haven City Council on Monday unanimously approved the SHOUT proposed construction of a wintertime gathering place at Dyckman Park. The project earlier received endorsements from the Downtown Development Authority and the South Haven Parks Commission.
Based on recent indicators, we’re starting to see small signs that inflation is starting to loosen it’s tight grip on prices and our wallets. However, we’re not seeing that improvement just yet. As a result, some have
WABC-TV (NEW YORK) — A mother has died after rushing back into her burning home in an attempt to rescue her 6-year-old daughter stuck inside who also ended up dying in the fire. The incident occurred at
South Haven’s short-term rentals remain a hot-button issue. Assistant City Manager Griffin Graham gave the city council an update last night on the numbers of them for this year. “There are 497 non-exempt business short-term rentals allowed
For the first time, St. Joseph Public Schools has an official connection between its students and the governing body. St. Joseph High School junior Anecia Galvin officially became a member of the SJPS Board of Education on
Police are investigating a murder at the River Terrace apartment complex in Benton Harbor. The Benton Harbor Department of Public safety says officers were called to the third floor of the complex around noon on Tuesday, January
Set for February 17 is the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Business Recognition Awards Ceremony and Annual Meeting. The chamber’s Sarah Spoonholtz tells us a variety of awards will be given out to local businesses at the gathering.
Lake Michigan College is marking Martin Luther King Week with events taking place through Saturday. After Monday’s celebration and breakfast, a community MLK Expo was held at the Mendel Center to showcase resources available in the community.
Lake Michigan College is marking Martin Luther King Week with events taking place through Saturday. After Monday’s celebration and breakfast, a community MLK Expo was held at the Mendel Center to showcase resources available in the community.
Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images — ABC On the latest installment of his Armchair Expert podcast, Dax Shepard spilled some serious tea with guest Anna Kendrick about his wife, Kristen Bell. “She has only had jealousy over
A southwest Michigan native who touched the lives of many has passed away, and social media tributes have been pouring in. Former North Shore Inn owner and longtime elementary school teacher Nancy Howe died Dec. 16 at
The Rotary Club of South Haven has made a $10,000 donation to the We Care Community Resource Center to provide relief for those in need. The Rotary says the $10,000 grant reflects the donations of individual Rotarians
Menella Louise Leath of Niles, Michigan, aunt, faithful churchlady, and music collector died peacefully at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with her family gathered around at Brentwood of Niles, having attained the remarkable age of
Community Blossomtime Pageants have wrapped up for the 2023 season, with winners are being crowned across southwest Michigan. Here are the results from the Benton Harbor, Buchanan and Stevensville events held over the weekend: Miss Benton Harbor
The recipients of Lake Michigan College’s Spirit of MLK Spotlight awards this year are Ashley Hines, Nicholas Gunn, and the African American History and Literature Gallery. LMC held its annual MLK Celebration and Community Breakfast on Monday.
Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In the wake of the Golden Globes last week, several celebrities said they have tested positive for COVID-19. Jamie Lee Curtis and Michelle Pfeiffer are among the names who revealed they contracted
krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — One of the World’s strictest anti-tobacco laws has been imposed in Mexico, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches and parks. The new law,
Wayne State University has received an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how volatile organic compounds contribute to preterm births. The five-year grant will be used to fund the Center for Leadership
Three key indices in a closely watched survey of west Michigan purchasing managers turned sharply negative in December, closing out 2022 on a decidedly downward trend that aligns with national economic surveys. The director of supply management
Michigan’s average gas price is down slightly over the past week. Triple-A Michigan says the average is now $3.30, a 2¢ drop in the past week and 17¢ more than last month. A 15-gallon fill up now
