Grant being sought by Lincoln Township for long-planned trail
Lincoln Township is seeking a state grant to help pay for a trail along South Roosevelt Road. Congressman Tim Walberg last year helped secure a $1.5 million federal allocation for a project to build a 10-foot-wide shared
St. Joseph planning a slate of new fall events
The city of St. Joseph is planning a few of new special events for the downtown area this fall. City spokesperson Kayla Griffith tells us the first new event will feature live music on the streets of
Visit Southwest Michigan announces new Makers Trail Challenge
Visit Southwest Michigan has announced the start of its 2025-2026 Makers Trail Passport Challenge. Running September 12 through April 30, the challenge invites adults 21 and over to visit at least 30 of Southwest Michigan’s more than
Commissioners reviewing long-term Ox Creek Revitalization Plan
A formal plan for the revitalization of Ox Creek will be considered by Benton Harbor City Commissioners soon. At a meeting of the city Public Safety and Public Works Committee this week, members heard from Marcy Hamilton
Humane Society of SWM working on additional building
Construction has started on the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan’s new Mary C. Grish Animal Community Center. Humane Society Director Robin Lydic tells us the new 6,000 square foot facility, to be located on the organization’s Royalton