Pastor calls for stakeholders to address homelessness in Benton Harbor

A coalition is coming together in Benton Harbor to find ways of helping the homeless population. Speaking to city commissioners this week, the Reverend Andre Palmer of Bethel Christian Restoration Center said he hosted a forum last
New South Haven recreation director addresses city council

The South Haven City Council has been introduced to the community’s new recreation director. Chris Van Hekken has come to the area from Grand Haven, where he served as the director of the Northwest Ottawa Recreation Authority.
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission seeking public input on county waste management plan

The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is inviting everyone to have their say as it develops a new Regional Materials Management Plan for Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Commission associate planner Bekah Schrag tells us the state
New Heights CCDA passes fundraising goal; to continue campaign all month

New Heights CCDA has already passed the goal in a fundraiser for its Community Food Network. We reported last week that New Heights was seeking $10,000 to unlock a matching grant from the Frederick S. Upton Foundation