For Sale: Mary’s Fireproof Hotel — $550k
The iconic House of David Hotel just off Main Street in Benton Harbor, also known as Mary’s Fireproof Hotel, is for sale — still — but at the newly reduced price of $550,000. Chris Siriano, broker/owner of
The iconic House of David Hotel just off Main Street in Benton Harbor, also known as Mary’s Fireproof Hotel, is for sale — still — but at the newly reduced price of $550,000. Chris Siriano, broker/owner of
Indiana Michigan Power is seeking state permission to construct four new solar power plants. Spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us the plants, all to be located in Indiana, will help the company reach its goal to achieve net
The Berrien County Health Department is spending April educating young people about the dangers of underage drinking. Prevention specialist Lisa Peeples Hurst tells us the message is often about how alcohol can harm a young person’s brain.
Devon Johnson, a licensed salesperson with Integrity Real Estate Professionals ERA Powered in Niles, was named the 2023 REALTOR of the Year for the Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS at their Annual Recognition Luncheon held recently at
The United Way of Southwest Michigan has been named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For by The NonProfit Times. It came in 14th overall for 2023, and this is the fourth time the organization has
A Benton Harbor city committee has declined to advance a Cornerstone Alliance proposal for the improvement of an alley downtown with members making the discussion more about Cornerstone than about the proposal itself. At a meeting of
ABC A reimagining of Moana as a live-action feature film is currently in development. In a video released Monday by Walt Disney Studios, Dwayne Johnson, who voiced the character of Maui in the 2016 animated movie, said
From the Associated Press — Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, with deaths due to speeding and impaired or distracted driving on the rise. The 2021 final
Gas prices have jumped in Michigan just as many are heading out on spring break. Gas prices have spiked 14 cents in Michigan from last week to a statewide average of $3.52 a gallon. That’s 21 cents
Global engineering and factory automation solutions provider Eagle Technologies, headquartered in Bridgman, Michigan, has been acquired by Detroit-based Convergix Automation Solutions. Eagle has approximately 300 employees across three locations in southwest Michigan. A press release from Convergix
There’s a mess left behind in Dundee in Monroe County after a confirmed EF0 tornado touched down in the village on Saturday. The National Weather Service says the tornado had peak wind speeds of 80 miles per
Michigan’s legislature continues to work on gun laws following the mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus in February. Congresswoman and Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin spoke over the weekend about what lies ahead when trying to
Live evening theatre featuring local talent is returning to Benton Harbor’s Arts District. The GhostLight Theatre opened their doors over the weekend for the first time in 2023 with a cabaret event fundraiser called, “It Might As
Volunteers are invited to Warren Dunes State Park this month to help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources remove invasive plants. The DNR says it will be a good time to enjoy the spring and meet fellow
The Southwest Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force is planning a lunch and learn event for anyone to find out more about how to spot human trafficking and how they can help to stop it. The group’s Heather
LGBTQ Michiganders now have the same civil rights protections as any group since Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an expansion of the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act into law last month. OutCenter Director Mary Jo Schnell tells us
Starting tomorrow will be a repaving project on the I-196 Business Loop in South Haven. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us they’ll be fixing up the road from 15th Avenue to 73rd Street. “That
The South Haven Township Planning Commission is seeking the public’s input on the latest updates to the master plan. Commission Chair Mark Odland tells us the master plan is a comprehensive document that guides development in the
There’s an effort underway to build a splash pad in Coloma. Mayor Marsha Hammond tells us the city council has created a special committee to pursue the project, which would cost an estimated $165,000 to $200,000. The
John finney photography via Getty Images (ILLINOIS) — One person died and dozens were injured after the roof of a historic theater in Illinois collapsed during a suspected tornado Friday night, officials said. More than 40 people
St. Joseph Today is taking over the Makers Trail Festival in Bridgman. St. Joseph Today Director Amy Zapal tells us the annual summer event at Weko Beach features dozens of locally made wines, beers, and other spirits,
For many local governments, next winter’s preparations are already underway. They begin when Michigan Chief Procurement Officer Jared Ambrosier puts out the question across the state to different agencies, asking them how much road salt they’ll need?
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 3:00 AM EDT Saturday for the following counties in Indiana: Kosciusko, Saint Joseph, Blackford, Cass, Fulton, Grant, La Porte, Marshall, Miami, Pulaski, Starke, Wabash, and
Work to install sidewalks along Napier Avenue in St. Joseph Township will start Monday. The township tells us the project is 0.71 miles of concrete path between Miami Road and Colfax, including grading, sidewalk ramps, signing, and
The Berrien County Veteran Services Office has launched a new communication tool to make it easier for local veterans to connect with its services. It says the VIBE Channel will provide veterans with updates about VA news,
Tucked along the banks of the St. Joseph River in Buchanan, a new BBQ restaurant is ready to serve the southwest Michigan community. Anton and Ariel Lockett, owners of the St. Joseph-based food truck Evelyn Mae’s BBQ,
The efforts of Berrien County to expand broadband internet access have been highlighted in a new video from the non-profit, Connected Nation. The group was on hand for a meeting of the Michigan High Speed Internet Office
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for much of the Michiana area until 6:45 p.m. Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Chicago moving northeast at 65 mph.
A housing development planned for the former Mercy Hospital site in Benton Harbor has hit a snag. Benton Harbor Assistant City Manager Alex Little told the city Planning and Economic Development Committee this week Project T was
Congressman Tim Walberg has cut the ribbon on his new office in Niles. Walberg was in town Friday to celebrate the opening of the first congressional office in history to be located in Niles. He told us