Get ready for the Berrien County Youth Fair, starting Monday
It’s almost here. The 2026 Berrien County Youth Fair starts on Monday at the fairgrounds in Berrien Springs. Fair Manager Karen Klug tells us they’ve got a full schedule for the week with rides, games, food, music,
National Blueberry Festival gets started, taking place all weekend in South Haven
Now underway, the National Blueberry Festival is happening all weekend in South Haven. Festival Board President Brianne Hooper tells us around 100,000 people are expected to make their way to town for the event, making it one
Benton Township Police Department planning a car show for September
The Benton Township Police Department is planning a car show for next month. Chief Greg Abrams addressed the township board of trustees this week, saying he’s teamed up with the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety and
Boys & Girls Clubs get grant from Taco Bell Foundation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan has been selected as a recipient of a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation. The funding will support workforce development and graduation celebrations, helping youth across Southwest
Applications to be taken next week for chamber’s new Shark Tank-style competition
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is bringing back its Shark Tank-style business pitch competition this year to help young business owners get support to continue growing. The chamber’s Jasmine Hansen tells us the first ever HYPE competition
Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump called on the CEO of Intel, Lip-Bu Tan, to resign “immediately.” “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this
OpenAI releases GPT-5, the latest model fueling ChatGPT
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — OpenAI on Thursday released GPT-5, unveiling a new version of the artificial intelligence model that fuels popular chatbot ChatGPT. The product will be made immediately available to users, including customers who
Whirlpool charity golf event raises $ 3.2 Million for local youth causes
Hundreds of golfers traveled to the area this week from across the U.S. and multiple international locations to participate in the 22nd Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event. The event raised more than $3.2 million for Berrien County
Former LMC President Richard Pappas retiring as Davenport University President
Davenport University President Richard Pappas, Ed.D. has announced that he will retire at the end of the upcoming academic year. He informed the chair of the university Board of Trustees Paula Cunningham that his last day would
Site plan approved for new storage units in Benton Township
The Benton Township Board of Trustees has approved the site plan for some large storage units planned at 4090 East Napier Avenue. Speaking to trustees this week, township building official Loyall Bennett said owner Joe Truman is
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs finally took effect on Thursday, slapping levies on dozens of countries and risking price increases for a host of everyday goods. Tariffs between 10% and 41%
Cass County announces new library director
The Cass District Library has announced the appointment of Christopher Korenowsky as its new Library Director, with his tenure beginning on August 18. Library officials say Korenowsky will take over the role from Barbara Gordon, who left