RyeBelles given permission to host later live music this summer

RyeBelles Restaurant and Bar in downtown St. Joseph will be allowed to host live outdoor music later into the evening this summer following action by city commissioners Monday. At their regular meeting, RyeBelles General Manager Nathaniel Bishop
South Haven dredging on track to be finished by July 1

Harbor dredging is underway in South Haven as the city seeks to keep the waterway open to boat traffic. South Haven Assistant City Manager Michael Landis tells us Pero Marine started dredging a couple of weeks ago,
Lighthouse Sleep Apnea Center Shines a Light on Sleep Apnea: A Simple Oral Device Could Be Your Solution

For people battling restless sleep and the resulting chronic fatigue, the silent culprit might be sleep apnea, a condition far more prevalent and dangerous than commonly understood. Lighthouse Sleep Apnea center, through its dedicated sleep care program,
14 Talented Artists Showcase New Techniques at Box Factory in July

A variety of artistic styles and themes will be on exhibit at the Box Factory for the Arts starting July 11. The public is invited to meet the artists at the Opening Reception on Friday, July 18, from
SJ Commissioner: paid parking pause being used to improve the program

Now that the St. Joseph City Commission has officially paused the downtown paid parking program, it can’t be restarted without another vote of the body. Commissioner Michael Sarola made the motion Monday night to formally pause the
Alex Mandarino Foundation announces $75,000 donation to cancer research center

The Alex Mandarino Foundation in St. Joseph has made a $75,000 donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York to help support childhood cancer research. Foundation President and co-founder Tony Mandarino tells us the organization
Heat wave unlikely to damage Southwest Michigan crops

Not everyone’s uncomfortable in the extreme heat we’re experiencing this week. MSU Extension grape specialist Mike Reinke tells us crops actually do pretty well when it gets hot. He says once the temperatures get to be above