South Haven Council looking into possible concessions surcharges for lifeguard program

The South Haven City Council is looking into the possibility of a service fee to pay for a lifeguard program at city beaches. At the council’s regular meeting on Monday, the body was asked to approve what
Benton Harbor scoops up nine properties from Berrien County Treasurer’s office

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to purchase nine pieces of property that have been foreclosed by the Berrien County Treasurer’s office before they’re auctioned off by the treasurer this year. At a meeting Monday, commissioners were
Benton Harbor School Board selects new superintendent

Dr. Simone Griffin has been selected for the position of superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools. At a meeting on Tuesday, the board of education had two candidates to consider for the job. They were Griffin, the
Bicentennial Bridge remains closed to traffic, likely through Thursday

The Bicentennial Bridge connecting St. Joseph and Benton Harbor will likely remain closed to vehicle traffic through at least Thursday. The Michigan Department of Transportation encountered a problem properly closing the bridge last Thursday and had to
Center for Growth and Independence planning softball fundrasier

The Center for Growth and Independence is planning its annual softball fundraiser for later this month. The center’s Tami Gould tells us they’ll be at Plangger’s Park in Benton Harbor on July 25 and 26 playing a
FIRST LOOK: The proposed Marquette development in St. Joseph

The Rienks Group (TRG) today released digital renderings of their proposed 100-unit mixed-use development in St. Joseph. The developer says they are planning 32 luxury condominiums and 68 market-rate apartments in a project at the privately-owned former
LMC Wins Grant to Expand Emergency Student Aid, Eliminate Barriers to Success

Lake Michigan College is taking steps to ensure that students facing financial hardship can stay enrolled and complete their education. Thanks to a $99,954 MiLEAP Breaking Barriers Direct to Students grant, the College is launching a significant
Road Department to cover Red Arrow Highway plans with public meeting this month

A public meeting is set for July 17 for everyone to learn more about plans to reconstruct Red Arrow Highway in Lake Township this summer. Berrien County Road Department spokesperson Adri Boone tells us the work will
63rd Krasl Art Fair on The Bluff this weekend

One of Southwest Michigan’s most beloved summertime traditions is back and better than ever. The 63rd annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff returns to Lake Bluff Park in downtown St. Joseph this weekend, Saturday, July 12