Documentary on Great Lakes fish kill among the films being screened this week in South Haven

Filmmakers from all over the country will be coming to South Haven this Thursday and Friday for the Michigan Maritime Museum’s first ever Sweetwater Film Showcase. The artists will be screening and then discussing their shorts and
Contract finalized for new Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent

Dr. Simone Griffin will officially start as the new superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools on Monday, July 28. That’s after the district board of education this week finalized a three-year contract with Griffin. Speaking Tuesday, board
New Director of the South Haven Regional Business Hub brings wealth of experience to the job

A. Elizabeth Bernhard is excited to get to work as the new director of the South Haven Regional Business Hub. The hub announced Bernard’s hiring this week, and she tells us she already had plenty of experience
Bids to be sought for management of Dial A Ride next month

The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority, or TCATA, is planning to issue a request for proposals on August 4 for a firm to take over management of Dial a Ride. TCATA Deputy Director Tressa Greschak tells us
South Haven won’t add a beach concessions surcharge after all

The South Haven City Council won’t be pursuing a beach concessions surcharge to help pay for a new lifeguard program after all. Earlier this month, we reported the council held off on approving the renewal of the
What’s in Trump’s trade agreement with Japan?

(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday, making it the largest U.S. trade partner to broker an accord as the White House threatens to impose tariffs on dozens of countries within
Color and Creativity Take Center Stage: Expanded “Chalk the Block”, Downtown St. Joseph August 1-3

One of downtown St. Joseph’s most visually stunning and crowd-pleasing events returns in August — and this year, Chalk the Block is bigger, bolder, and more colorful than ever. Running August 1–3, the annual street festival brings
As many as 600 youth to be in Benton Harbor this week for Boys and Girls Club event

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan will hold its fifth annual Unity Day this Thursday in Benton Harbor. Boys and Girls Club spokesperson Sherri Ulleg tells us Unity Day will be a gathering of