Benton Twp. supports new trail along M-63 as part of Whirlpool’s Lakeview Trail system
A newly-dedicated bike trail system in Berrien County is one step closer to getting even larger. The Benton Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a resolution in support of a new trail along M-63 that would
Former Wightman chairman named interim Watervliet city manager
Watervliet has named an interim city manager. With the departure of City Manager R. Tyler Dotson effective Feb. 1, the Watervliet City Commission formally approved an agreement with City Engineer Alan Smaka to assume the day-to-day duties
US Retail Sales Mildly Up in Holiday Season Tracking
Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday season grew 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion, falling short of the National Retail Federation’s forecast amid continuing inflation and high interest rates, NRF said today. While holiday growth was less
Story Time & Evening Hike This Saturday at Sarett Nature Center
Children are tiny, adventurous explorers, soaking up knowledge and information with every new experience. Sarett Nature Center, on Benton Center Road in Benton Harbor, provides an outdoor learning space for the community, offering environmental education, and plenty
McKinney named Benton Twp. Deputy Police Chief
New Benton Township Police Chief Greg Abrams now has his right-hand man. Officer Blake McKinney was appointed Benton Township Deputy Chief during the regular township meeting Tuesday. McKinney and Abrams previously worked together at the Benton Harbor
Developers eye former Rite Aid at Napier and M-139
After years of sitting empty, another Benton Township property is on the path to a new life. Fairplain Plaza owners and developers Lormax Stern are seeking to rehabilitate and redevelop the former Rite Aid location at the