Hartford Library to mark 100 years with celebration this weekend
The Hartford Public Library will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this Saturday with a special event. Library Director Stephanie Daniels tells us everyone’s invited to come out from noon to 2 p.m. for a variety of activities
United Way celebrates successful Cardboard Boat Races
The United Way of Southwest Michigan says its Rock the Boat Cardboard Boat Races have been a resounding success for another year. The races were held at the Inn at Harbor Shores last Thursday, featuring 19 boats
Award given to Benton Harbor for its master plan
The city of Benton Harbor has received a statewide award for its community master plan. Speaking to city commissioners this week, Benton Harbor Planning Commission Chair Lee Reed said the Michigan Association of Planning has chosen the
New Management Accelerator Program Offers Powerful Development Opportunity for Area Leaders
Southwest Michigan professionals looking to sharpen their leadership skills and elevate their impact now have a new tool at their disposal. The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, in collaboration with Lake Michigan College and Legata Leadership Solutions, is
Police National Night Out set for August 5
Coming up on August 5 will be the next Police National Night Out, when first responding agencies across the country hold gatherings with their communities to help foster better relationships with the people they serve. In St.
SBN to add direct, private motor coach connection to ORD with American Airlines
South Bend International Airport (SBN) has announced American Airlines will connect passengers to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) beginning October 6, with a creative land-based service. The service will run four times daily, in both directions, on
New Chamber Growth Alliance Launches in Central Berrien County
This summer, Central Berrien County will begin receiving additional community and economic development services thanks to its newly established Chamber Growth Alliance (CGA). Powered by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, a CGA represents a locally led, collaborative
Michigan filmmaker brining documentary about Lake Leelanau to Michigan Maritime Museum this week
Coming up this Thursday and Friday at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven will be a film series featuring stories from around the Great Lakes. The museum says its Sweetwater Film Showcase will present a total