Responding to local needs: LMC moves police academy from summer to spring
Lake Michigan College is moving the start date of its next police academy session to the spring. The academy, which is held on the college’s Benton Harbor campus, will now begin in March of 2026 after being
Niles chamber welcomes guests for State of the Economy Breakfast
The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests from all over the state to discuss the latest economic trends and what might be coming in the near future with its annual State of the Economy Breakfast on
The Chef’s House opens in The Market, Brookie’s Cafe closes in downtown SJ
A new restaurant has opened in downtown St. Joseph, while another has closed after only a few months of operation. The Chef’s House The Chef’s House, described as a French-inspired bistro menu, begins full operation today, Wednesday
ARS Gallery & Cultural Center leaving BH Arts District for Harbor Country
One of the pillars of the Benton Harbor Arts District for more than 15 years is moving. ARS Gallery, Arts and Cultural Center, operated by Anna Russo Sieber will close its location at 5th and Territorial in
‘Bears in the Air’ marks 14th year at SBN, benefitting children in area hospitals
For the fourteenth year, South Bend International Airport is brightening the holiday season for kids in area hospitals with its ‘Bears in the Air’ promotion. Bears in the Air will officially kick-off in the terminal at SBN
Ace Hardware planning Bridgman opening in Spring 2026
There’s been no big announcement, but plans are underway for the addition of an Ace Hardware store in Bridgman. Speaking on the WSJM Morning Show with Ken Lundberg, Bridgman Chamber and Growth Alliance Director Nancy Kiernan discussed
Open house December 15 for Upton Middle School Planetarium
St. Joseph Public Schools is inviting all lovers of astronomy, and also those who just want to see something cool, to come out to an open house at Upton Middle School this month. SJPS Superintendent Kristen Bawks
Plank’s Tavern, The Inn at Harbor Shores unveil big main floor remake
The planning is complete, the materials are already arriving and the team at The Inn at Harbor Shores & Plank’s Tavern is excited about a million-dollar-plus renovation project. The work will begin January 5th, immediately following the