Southwest Michigan food pantries expected to feel the pinch as SNAP benefits may be paused
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put out notice that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not be distributed on November 1 as the federal government shutdown continues, and food pantries in southwest Michigan are expecting to
St. Joseph Commissioners approve plan to help pay for improvements downtown
St. Joseph City Commissioners have advanced a plan to establish a new Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing district, which will enable the DDA to build up a reserve of funds for improvements in the area. On
Marquette on Lake Boulevard gets big boost from St. Joseph Commissioners
A $57.4 million mixed use residential and commercial development proposed for downtown St. Joseph has received a big boost from city commissioners. On Monday, commissioners approved a special use permit for The Marquette on Lake Boulevard to
Special events this Thursday, Friday, Saturday at Niles Scream Park
With Halloween here on Friday, the Niles Scream Park is offering something new this Thursday and Friday evening to celebrate. Park Manager Aaron Smith tells us they usually close on Halloween and the night before because, believe
South Haven to cease seasonal operations on Dyckman Bridge Saturday
The city of South Haven is advising boaters that the Dyckman Bridge will be ceasing its seasonal operations starting this Saturday. As of November 1, the bridge will no longer be regularly staffed for the winter, meaning