St. Joseph taking parks input through Monday
The city of St. Joseph is still seeking public input on its next five-year Parks Master Plan, and time is running out for people to give it. City spokesperson Kayla Griffith tells us a survey asking for
Impasse in Lansing frustrating Michigan counties
County leaders across Michigan are being urged to put pressure on their state lawmakers to end the political stalemate in Lansing. Speaking at a Thursday meeting, Berrien County Commissioner Dave Vollrath said he attended a meeting of
‘Downtown Spooktacular’ coming to St. Joseph next month
A new event is coming to downtown St. Joseph this October. St. Joseph Today Director Paul Knapp tells us to ensure there are activities in the area all year long, the new Downtown Spooktacular will be held
SMC president search remains on track, interviews planned
The search for a new president of Southwestern Michigan College remains on schedule as the college has now scheduled interviews with some of the candidates. The college’s Presidential Search Committee has reviewed the 128 applications received for
Lincoln Township Supervisor inspects sidewalks with help of new technology
Sidewalks throughout Lincoln Township have been newly inspected and will get repairs starting in the spring, thanks to the efforts of Township Supervisor Glenn Youngstedt, staff, and technology. Youngstedt tells us the traditional way of inspecting the
Southwest Michigan housing market reaches 2025 peak in August
Southwest Michigan home sales in August 2025 reached their highest monthly total of the year, surpassing 300 properties for the first time, according to local real estate sales figures. Data from the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors
Krasl Art Center to host free Memorial Concert featuring Chicago ensemble
The Krasl Art Center has announced this year’s George Krasl Memorial Concert, set for September 20 at 3 p.m. at The Livery in Benton Harbor. The free event will feature Chicago-based ensemble Beyond This Point, a collaborative
LMC to honor retired coach with field dedication next Saturday
Lake Michigan College is naming one of its new athletic fields in honor of the matriarch of women’s athletics on campus. LMC Vice President of Advancement and Community Impact Doug Schaffer tells us they’ll hold a dedication
Inflation climbed in August as Trump’s tariffs intensified
President Donald Trump speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent while watching the men’s singles finals U.S. Open, September 7, 2025 in New York City. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Consumer prices rose 2.9% in August compared
Overflow Church to open new building Sunday, Sept. 21 on Napier Avenue
It’s a fascinating story. One church has faded into history, while another is growing more than 25 % a year, and planning its ‘Grand Opening’ services and celebration at the huge church building on Napier Avenue that
9/11 Stair Climb today at Lakeshore High School
To honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the annual 9/11 Stair Climb is taking place this morning –Thursday, September 11 — at Lakeshore High School’s Al Stockman Stadium. The event this year is