Berrien County traffic signal upgrades expected to be finished later this month

Have you been extra annoyed by traffic signals around Berrien County lately? It turns out there’s a reason for that. The Berrien County Road Department is currently working to replace a total of 13 signals in heavily
Potential ballot proposals being opposed by Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber

The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has come out against two proposals that could appear on the November ballot statewide. Chamber President Arthur Havlicek tells us the Board of State Canvassers last week approved ballot language asking voters
New season of Benton Harbor Farmers Market attracting hundreds of visitors

The Benton Harbor Farmers Market is active again for the season, and it’s been a big success in its first couple of days this month. Market coordinator Carla Smart-White tells us the Berrien County Health Department has
Twin City Players Announces its ’25-’26 Main Stage Season

The Twin City Players announces its 2025-2026 Mainstage Season – featuring six timeless tales reimagined for now! The season represents TCP’s 93rd year of keeping the arts alive! The TCP Mainstage Season opens August 2025 and runs
Reminder: Registration Deadline for ‘Rock the Boat’ Event for United Way

United Way of Southwest Michigan’s ROCK THE BOAT Presented By Honor Credit Union is coming up on the calendar fast! It happens Thursday, July 17 on the River at the Inn at Harbor Shores in St. Joseph.
Fed Chair Powell says he won’t rule out interest rate cut this month

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday he would not rule out a potential interest rate cut as soon as this month. The remarks come amid a public pressure campaign from President Donald
Market One Celebrates Local Business Excellence at 5th Annual Awards Event

Van Buren County’s Market One hosted its Fifth Annual Awards Event at the scenic Black River Barn in South Haven. The event brought together local business owners, civic leaders, and community partners from Cass and Van Buren
Court approves sale of 23andMe to nonprofit led by former CEO Anne Wojcicki

23andMe Founder Anne WojcickiAndrew Harnik/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A bankruptcy court this week approved the $305 million sale of genetics testing firm 23andMe to a nonprofit organization led by the company’s former CEO Anne Wojcicki, the
South Haven Art Fair to feature work from 110 artists

Coming up this weekend is the 66th South Haven Juried Art Fair. South Haven Center for the Arts Director Kerry Hagy tells us the event supports center activities year-round and brings in artists from all over. “The