A new downtown decorating contest is underway in Bridgman. Bridgman Corridor Improvement Authority Chair Hannah Anderson tells us they’ve launched the Frostina the Snowman planter contest with 12 downtown organizations. The groups have decorated the downtown planters
Tickets for the 84th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores are now on sale. The championship is returning to Benton Harbor from May 23 through May 26, and any day flex tickets start out at $30.
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Division has received a donation from the Fraternal Order of Police Blossomland Lodge. The Berrien County Mounted Division is an all-volunteer unit of the sheriff’s office that consists of sworn deputies
Black Friday may have gotten plenty of attention, but everyone’s also being reminded of Small Business Saturday, when shoppers are encouraged to support those locally owned shops that keep their communities humming. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier
While you’re out holiday shopping this year, many “Made in America” items may be on your preferred list. A recent poll by Morning Consult in coordination with Alliance for American Manufacturing finds 83% of American consumers prefer
South Haven Rotarians will be out in the cold next Saturday, December 9 ringing the bells for this year’s Salvation Army’s holiday fund drive. The South Haven Rotary has been ringing bells for the Salvation Army since
Holiday shopping takes center stage after Thanksgiving, but Black Friday isn’t be the most popular day to hit the stores this year. Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says Cyber Monday is the most popular, followed by
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says the search continues for a Cassopolis man who went missing in Berrien Township this month. It says 49-year-old Kelly Lee Gravit of Cassopolis went missing on Saturday, November 11. He was
One person is in custody after a chase with police in Van Buren County on Tuesday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says a deputy on patrol spotted a vehicle commit several traffic violations in Geneva Township
The holiday season is typically the most charitable time of the year, but it’s not trending that way in 2023. Shopping expert Trae Bodge with TrueTrae.com says charitable giving has sunk to its lowest level in decades.
Be aware of “deep fakes” and artificial intelligence spreading misinformation ahead of elections. That’s the warning from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. She spoke at Detroit City Council this week. “Individuals who don’t want people to
New research from staffing firm Robert Half shows 64% of small businesses plan to hire before the end of the year. Robert Half Vice President Jeff Sokolowski says they face challenges finding skilled candidates. “What can help
State Representative Joey Andrews is planning a series of community conversations while he’s back home in the 38th District for break. Andrews says the events will be a great way to ask questions, voice concerns, and receive
Market Van Buren Director Zach Morris has received a statewide award. Market Van Buren says he’s received the Michigan Economic Developers Association Medalist Award, which is given to those who have demonstrated a commitment to economic development,
New clean energy legislation in Michigan has passed and is headed to the governor’s desk. Backers of the bills say they’ll allow Michigan to meet its energy needs in a more cost-effective and cleaner way by improving
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the newly signed Reproductive Health Act will enable women to get the healthcare they need without the state standing in the way. She signed the package this week. The act repeals a law
A Cassopolis man has been convicted of criminal sexual conduct in the rape of his daughters. The Cass County Prosecutor’s office says 39-year-old Craig Lawrence repeatedly raped his two minor daughters in their Cassopolis family home from
Michigan State Police have celebrated the graduation of 61 new troopers from the 144th Trooper Recruit School in Lansing this week. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony, telling the graduates they “will
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $100 million to Consumers Energy to help the company implement its Reliability Roadmap. Consumers spokesperson Brian Wheeler tells us the plan looks years into the future to improve reliability. “We
Police are watching out for drunk drivers this weekend, and especially tonight. Michigan State Police Lieutenant Rene Gonzalez tells us the day before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year. “We know that there are
Neighbors Organizing Against Racism has announced a new program to help those who find themselves in the Berrien County Jail and can’t afford bail. Director Trenton Bowens tells us the Berrien County Bail Fund will pay the
ESPN Images/Joe Faraoni Like many people on Thanksgiving, Taye Diggs is looking to eat well and drink plenty. He told ABC Audio about his plans to spend the holiday with loved ones, specifically his sisters, who’ve mastered making the family’s famous punch. “It’s
Disney We’ve got some bad news for fans wishing for a reboot of or sequel to The Nightmare Before Christmas. Tim Burton, who wrote the story for and produced the cult classic film, dashed all hopes for
The United States Postal Service reports they are in the process of finalizing the termination of their property lease at Orchards Mall. This follows the temporary suspension of service the USPS announced for the site last September.
On Wednesday, the Berrien County Sheriff Appointment Committee interviewed all five candidates vying for the opportunity to serve as interim sheriff of Berrien County. At the conclusion of the public interviews and public comment, the appointment committee
mbbirdy/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, has been closed after a vehicle explosion, according to the FBI and local authorities. The Niagara Falls mayor’s office
NBCUniversal For millions of people, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a turkey day tradition, but they’ll have to wake up a little earlier this year: the festivities kick off a half hour earlier, starting at
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has sent a letter to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calling for a special election to fill two vacant seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. The vacancy is caused by the
Governor Whitmer was in Kalamazoo Monday to sign what she calls common sense legislation. It would ban those convicted of domestic violence from buying or owning a gun for eight years after sentencing. “Today, I’m signing three
Travel started picking up Tuesday for Thanksgiving. AAA of Michigan’s Adrienne Woodland says 1.7 million Michiganders are traveling more than 50 miles from home, either by vehicle or airplane. “The busiest travel day is definitely the Wednesday
