Morton House celebrates historic building preservation efforts; names endangered buildings

The Morton House Museum in Benton Harbor has announced its latest Preservation Awards, highlighting efforts in the community to maintain historically significant structures. Morton House Museum Director Chuck Jager tells us the awards are announced every two
Cook Plant reassessment to affect county budget

Heading toward a new year, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners is looking at adjusting the county’s budget. Commissioner Bob Harrison tells us a big issue facing the board is a drop in revenue expected for next
Maytag Introduces the Power to Grill All Year with New Indoor Grill Mode Range

Maytag has introduced its powerhouse 30-Inch Wide Range with Grill Mode. Regardless of the lack of space, inclement weather, or even knowledge and skill, the Maytag® Range with Grill Mode offers a solution for those who want
‘Collage’ at the College: LMC ensembles unite for annual Holiday concert

The warmth and spirit of the season will fill the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall when the LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department presents its annual ‘Holiday Collage’ concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.
Van Buren Road Commission invites students to paint plows

The Van Buren County Road Commission is inviting everyone to vote in its new plow art contest. Commission Managing Director Bret Witkowski tells us they set aside seven plow blades for high school students to paint. “We
Morton House Museum announces Benton Harbor 2024 Preservation Awards

Members and supporters of the Morton House Museum gathered late last week to recognize and celebrate the 2024 Preservation Award winners. The group also released their Top 10 Most Endangered List. Chuck Jager is the executive director
Yoga Life preparing to transform into community wellness hub

Yoga Life in St. Joseph is stretching into a new pose. Owner Brooke Margherone announced to customers recently that portions of the Yoga Life building are now available for lease — and it’s part of a the
Study finds students still pursing traditional college majors

The workplace looks and feels a lot different than 20 years ago, or even five years ago in many industries changed forever by the pandemic. Different jobs. Different approaches to those jobs. So, does that mean students