South Haven seeking to reduce electric usage
The city of South Haven is looking to reduce the community’s use of electricity, and it’s going to cost residents. At this week’s meeting of the South Haven City Council, Public Works Director Dana Burd told members
Open house next week for MDOT to explain M-139 project set for 2026-2027
The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold an open house next week on its plans to reconstruct M-139 in Benton Harbor starting next year. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us they’re going to rebuild the road from
MSU Extension: good weather helping SWM fruit crops
With lovely weather the past couple of weeks, how are Southwest Michigan’s crops faring? MSU Extension viticulture specialist Mike Reinke tells us the past couple of weeks have brought a few rain events, mostly sunny days, and
ArtPrize 2025: A World of Art & Culture Just Up the Road in Grand Rapids
You’ve likely heard about it: ArtPrize. The fall artist competition and cultural festival that takes over downtown Grand Rapids for two weeks every year. More than 800,000 people attend from all over the world, And for us
Removing Barriers: Berrien Community Foundation Announces Emergency Book Fund for LMC Students
Students at Lake Michigan College facing severe financial hardship and having difficulty purchasing books for classes have received a major boost with a contribution from the Berrien Community Foundation. The Berrien Community Foundation is making a $50,000
Ox Creek Revitalization Plan advanced by city commissioners
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have formally approved a document laying out all of the plans for improvements to the Ox Creek Corridor after more than a year of work. City Ox Creek Project Manager Dane Rasmussen tells
Conybeare Law Launches Annual “Conybeare + Community” Event Series with Fall Kick-Off at Harbor Shores Wee Course
Southwest Michigan families will have one of their first chances to experience the new Harbor Shores Wee Golf Course later this fall, thanks to a free community event hosted on Saturday, October 25, from 1 to 4
South Haven seeking home rehab funds
The city of South Haven is applying for federal funds to help low-income residents pay for home repairs. At Monday’s regular meeting, the city council held a public hearing on the application for $400,000 in Community Development
Fed to set interest rates as Trump seeks shakeup of top officials
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is set to unveil its latest decision on the level of interest rates, hoping to guide the economy through a topsy-turvy stretch of slow hiring and