Buchanan, Cassopolis receiving grants of more than $1 million each
The city of Buchanan has been awarded a $1 million state grant for its downtown infrastructure project. The governor’s office on Wednesday announced $25 million in grants for communities throughout the state from the Michigan Economic Development
Saturday event to raise funds for St. Joseph Public Schools Performing Arts trip
A fundraiser is set for this Saturday to help the St. Joseph Public Schools Performing Arts program raise money for its 2026 trip to Italy. Brad Hurlbutt is a volunteer for the Taste of Italy dinner this
Benton Township looking at sewer replacement along Crystal Avenue
Benton Township will seek a state grant to help pay for a $900,000 sewer project along Crystal Avenue. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Benton Township Board of Trustees heard from Steve Oosting of engineering firm
United Way tax preparation service helped 1,100 tax filers this year
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is drawing attention to its tax preparation service now that another tax season has passed. The United Way’s Zack East tells us looking at the results of the most recent Volunteer
PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL MURAL SPARKS MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS
At Paw Paw High School, Art Teacher Sarah Bentley and English Teacher Sean Kubik, along with their students, are collaborating with visiting artist, Marlo Broughton, to create an artistic outdoor mural that celebrates the community and encourages
SMSO Presents “Symphony: Unexpected” Featuring Cross-Generational Collaboration
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) invites music lovers to experience the unexpected on Friday, May 17, as they present “Symphony: Unexpected” at the Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre on the campus of Lake Michigan College. The 7:30
Benton Harbor Commissioners hear complaint about high permitting, inspection fees
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have been asked to take a look at the cost of inspections and permitting for the developers of new housing in the city. At Monday’s regular meeting, commissioners heard from Nathan Waters of
AAA says travel summer plans remain positive
AAA says there’s good news for people and businesses dependent on tourist dollars. Economic worries are not damping travel plans. In a new survey from AAA, 60% of Michiganders plan to take a trip this summer. That’s