Berrien County Animal Services waiving fees, holding open house this week

Berrien County Animal Services is marking the holiday this week with some special offers and events. Shelter manager Ashley Herr tells us thanks to support from the Best Friends Animal Society, all pet adoption fees are being
Cannabis industry group planning to appeal with new marijuana tax about to go into effect

A state cannabis industry group is planning to appeal a court decision that clears the way for a new 24% tax on marijuana products to take effect on New Year’s Day in Michigan. Lawmakers approved the new
Torch is Passed to the next generation at Verde Juice Box

Downtown Benton Harbor’s Verde Juice Box will be operated going forward by Hayden Mantei, who has been employed at the store owned by his parents. Verde Juice Box founder Matt Mantei made the announcement on social media
Cass Family Clinic welcomes new Social Worker in Mobile Health Clinic

Cass Family Clinic has announced the appointment of Rachel Schiman who will serve as the licensed master social worker for its Mobile Health Clinic heading into 2026. Schiman joins Cass Family Clinic after working at Geriatric Connections
Water Street Glassworks ▪ Fired Up! Student Exhibition opens with Reception January 15, runs through January 21

Water Street Glassworks is inviting the community to the Fired Up! Student Exhibition and Opening Reception on Thursday, January 15th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In a release WSG said, “This event will showcase the remarkable creativity
Andrew Robinson reappointed to Governor’s Black Leadership Advisory Council

Governor Whitmer has made several appointments to the Michigan Black Leadership Advisory Council. A St. Joseph man was reappointed to a second term on the Council. Andrew Robinson, of St. Joseph, is the president of the Mosaic
Present Pillars helps 372 young shoppers to a happier holiday via ‘Shop With A Pillar’

Present Pillars hosted its 4th Annual ‘Shop with a Pillar’ holiday shopping experience bringing joy, mentorship, and meaningful support to 372 local youth over the course of five impactful days at Walmart in Benton Harbor. Shop with