South Haven City Council slowly moving toward vote on lifeguards
The South Haven City Council is inching closer to taking a vote on the return of a lifeguard program to city beaches. At a meeting this week, council member Mary Hosley forced the issue, proposing a motion
Benton Township takes public comment on new park playground
Residents of the Benton Heights area have had a chance to weigh in on the development of a new park planned along Euclid Avenue near Laurel Avenue. Benton Township has secured a $1 million Michigan Department of
Benton Harbor awards contract for Hall Park work
Work to improve Hall Park in Benton Harbor will now move forward following action by city commissioners Monday. At their regular meeting, the city commission approved a contract with BG Construction and Engineering for Phase 1 of
Health Elevated Pelvic Health Therapy Moves to New SJ Space
Health Elevated, a concierge pelvic health practice dedicated to empowering women through personalized care and education, has announced the grand opening of its new office in downtown St. Joseph. A ribbon cutting and open house celebration will
Memorial Day Parade in downtown SJ, Friday, May 23
St. Joe Today is inviting the community to the 2025 Memorial Day Parade on Friday, May 23 in downtown St. Joseph. This parade is sponsored by Lest We Forget, the veteran-based organization that recognizes major military actions
Kimmy Cramer Named Spirit of Nursing Award Recipient by Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College has announced that Kimberly “Kimmy” Cramer, who received her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing on May 4, has been named the Spring 2025 recipient of the Spirit of Nursing award, one of the
Community Baby Shower planned by Berrien County Health Department
The Berrien County Health Department is planning a Community Baby Shower for first-time expectant parents this month. Dorothy Parker with the health department’s Nurse Family Partnership tells us many new parents don’t realize what kind of support
Better Business Bureau cautions against Chamber scams targeting small business
The Better Business Bureau® of Michigan is warning local businesses to be on the lookout for scammers offering chamber member contact lists for a price. BBB is aware the lists from Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce and Traverse Connect have been offered so
Narcan vending machines now available at clinics in Niles, Cassopolis
There are now some new locations in Cassopolis and Niles for anyone to pick up free doses of the anti-overdose drug, Narcan. Cass Family Clinic has installed vending machines with the drug at its health centers in
Scam Alert — BBB warns of imposters selling contact lists
Another scam warning to be aware of… The Better Business Bureau of Michigan is warning local businesses to be on the lookout for scammers offering “chamber member contact lists” for a price. The BBB issued a statement
SJ Traffic Advisory: Thursday work on Broad Street
The City of St. Joseph is advising drivers they may experience some minor delay on Thursday on the Broad Street Hill. They’ll be doing some resurfacing work on a short stretch of the busy street that runs
Benton Harbor offering new liquor licenses to businesses investing downtown
The city of Benton Harbor will soon allow a new kind of liquor license for dining establishments and higher-end businesses downtown. At their regular meeting Monday, city commissioners discussed the proposed Downtown Development District Liquor License Policy