WAVE 100 boat race planned for next year in St. Joseph, South Haven New Buffalo

A new boat race is coming to southwest Michigan next summer. The Hobie Class Association of North America is planning WAVE 100 for August of 2024. The group’s John Nekus told St. Joseph City Commissioners this week
Michigan retailers report increased sales in June

The retail environment in Michigan is improving. The June retail index in Michigan was 56, up from May’s 50.7. Andrea Bitely, of the Michigan Retailers Association, says half of Michigan retailers surveyed reported a sales increase over
First responder blood drives start this week

A series of blood drives sponsored by Berrien County first responders is planned for the coming week. Cathy Ramirez with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan tells us the Battle Royale for blood donations will enable anyone to
See what they’re digging up in Niles, Michigan!
Set for August 5 will be a Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House in Niles. Niles History Center Director Christina Arseneau tells us Fort St. Joseph, located along the St. Joseph River, was built by the French
Former White House photographer coming to Lake Michigan College

The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center will welcome former Chief Official White House Photographer and New York Times best-selling author Pete Souza to the Mendel Center on September 19 for the first engagement of the Lake Michigan
Commissioners consider on-street parking proposal

St. Joseph City Commissioners could soon consider allowing on-street parking in residential areas on weeknights. At a meeting this week, they heard a proposal from resident Nicole Coar, who said as her family has grown, it’s become