Another step forward for proposed apartment complex in Lincoln Township
The project to construct a new 200-unit apartment complex at the site of the former Snow Flake Motel at 3822 Red Arrow Highway in Lincoln Township has taken another step forward. At a Tuesday meeting, the Lincoln
Dredging about to start in South Haven
Dredging could begin in South Haven this week. South Haven Assistant City Manager and Harbormaster Michael Landis tells us a crew is in town waiting to begin. The operation would have started by now, but there’s been
St. Joseph leaders meeting with businesses during paid parking pause
Paid parking is currently suspended in downtown St. Joseph following an announcement Monday by City Manager Emily Hackworth. At Monday’s city commission meeting, Hackworth said it was brought to her attention last week, by a resident, that
Parritt’s Trading Post closing its doors after 44 years
A bit of midwestern small town commerce is going to be fading into history on M-139. Parritt’s Trading Post is calling it quits! The longtime owners told their customers on social media: From Parritt’s Trading Post “Dear
Buchanan plans ‘pop up’ TASTE event this weekend to combat road construction woes
Amid substantial road construction, Buchanan businesses are reaching out to say, “It’s worth the little extra effort to visit downtown Buchanan!” While the roads may be under construction, downtown Buchanan is very much open—and more delicious than
Twin City Players Awards 2025 Brian Swiger Memorial Scholarship
Twin City Players has awarded its Brian Swiger Memorial Scholarship to Braden Miesse and Bailey Roeder. Braden Miesse is an honors graduate of St. Joseph High School. He has performed in his school’s orchestra, band, musicals, plays, and
Rep. Andrews seeks permanent sandbag solution for shoreline property owners
Legislation from state Representative Joey Andrews would allow certain erosion control measures taken in 2020 to prevent the loss of property along the Lake Michigan shoreline to remain in place indefinitely, and he’s feeling optimistic about the
Van Buren County Sheriff Warns of Ongoing Scam Text Message Scheme
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents about an ongoing scam involving fraudulent text messages that attempt to trick recipients into paying bogus fines. According to Sheriff Daniel Abbott, local citizens have reported receiving
Whitmer congratulates Michigan Reconnect graduates
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has taken part in a virtual graduation ceremony for more than 5,000 Michigan Reconnect graduates. Michigan Reconnect is the state program that provides free community college tuition to students age 25 and older who
‘Paid Parking Pause’: An opportunity for peace… or time to reload ???
Paid parking in downtown St. Joseph has been suspended for an undetermined time to deal with handicap and disability access issues. While many downtown business owners are pleased with the pause, they remain highly suspicious about the