New Buffalo postpones implementation of paid parking program

The city of New Buffalo has put a pause on plans to implement a paid parking system downtown this summer. New Buffalo City Manager Darwin Watson tells us the city council in May voted to move forward
Palisades open house next week

An open house for the public to learn the latest about the effort to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant will be held next week in Benton Harbor. Holtec International’s Nick Culp tells us the company has
Michigan unemployment rate decreases slightly in May

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate edged down by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 5.4 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment was reduced by
‘The Shuttle is Back!’ for Krasl Art Fair parking at SJHS

Through support from Visit Southwest Michigan, formerly the Southwest Michigan Tourist Council, a FREE shuttle service will be available for guests of the 2025 Art Fair on the Bluff. The 40 passenger shuttle will be active on Saturday,
Jake’s Fireworks, national chain, opens Benton Harbor store on Mall Drive

Jake’s Fireworks is opening a new location at 1396 Mall Dr in Benton Harbor, just in time for the fireworks season. The store is in the former Gordon Food Service location, near Lowe’s. GFS moved down the
Berrien Community Foundation awards $ 470,000 in scholarships to 84 students

Berrien Community Foundation is awarding more than $470,000 in scholarships to support the academic journeys of 84 Southwest Michigan students. Berrien Community Foundation (BCF) hosted its “Wicked Adventure” Scholarship Celebration this week at Hidden Pointe Event Hall
Lake Michigan College to seek millage renewals this year

Lake Michigan College will be asking voters to approve some millage renewals this year, although one of them will be dramatically reduced. The LMC board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a recommendation to seek a 20-year renewal