Bridgman CGA to review 2025 accomplishments at annual meeting next week
The Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance will host its Annual Meeting next Thursday, February 26 to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments in the past year, outline goals for 2026, and just plain have a good time.
NRC grants Holtec filing requirement exemption while restart effort continues
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has given Holtec International until March of 2028 to seek license renewal for the Palisades nuclear power plant in Covert Township while the company continues working to bring the facility back online. The
New SMC President Dr. Klint Pleasant gets 3 year contract
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract of Dr. Klint Pleasant, incoming ninth president of SMC. Board Chair Thomas Jerdon said that trustees have reviewed extensive compensation data from the other Michigan community
Van Buren County man wins $300,000 in Michigan Lotto game
A Van Buren County man is the winner of $300,000 in a Michigan Lottery game. The Lotto says the man, whose name has not been released, picked up the winning Safe Cracker Cashword ticket at the Broadway
South Haven City Council hears updated Economic Development Plan
The South Haven City Council has heard a presentation a newly updated Economic Development Strategic Plan for the community. Speaking at this week’s regular council meeting, consultant James Hettinger told members things are a lot different now
Extensive Summer Camp program at Lake Michigan College–registration open
Registration is open for more than a dozen Fab Lab, performing arts, and athletic summer camps hosted by Lake Michigan College. All camps will be held on LMC’s Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. Early registration
What is Section 230? Landmark social media lawsuit spotlights legal shield
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives to the Los Angeles Superior Court at United States Court House on February 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Jill Connelly/Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) — A landmark trial over social media addiction
BH Sunrise Rotary Foundation grants open for application
The Benton Harbor Sunrise Rotary (BHSR) Foundation awards challenge grants annually through its application process. Those applications are now available. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose project aligns with BHSR Club’s mission to “…serve the youth within the
Whirlpool Announces Nearly 350 Layoffs at Amana Iowa Plant
Whirlpool Corp. will cut nearly 350 jobs at its refrigerator manufacturing plant in Amana, Iowa, as part of what the Benton Harbor-based company calls a multi-year modernization effort. According to filings with the State of Iowa, 341
Joey Jorgensen new Mortgage Loan Originator at Honor Credit Union
Honor Credit Union is welcoming Joey Jorgensen to the team as a Mortgage Loan Originator, serving the Berrien Springs and Benton Harbor communities. Jorgensen earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Andrews University and brings a strong
MDOT entering final phase of major I-94 project in Berrien County
The Michigan Department of Transportation’s project to reconstruct 8.5 miles of I-94 in Berrien County between Stevensville and Benton Harbor is about to enter its final year. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us the barrels went out
‘On the right path’: Housing market offers glimmers of hope, some analysts say
Phillip Spears/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A thaw in the housing market may deliver relief for homebuyers left out in the cold over recent years, analysts told ABC News. After the pandemic, a rapid rise in home
Mark Zuckerberg set to take the stand in landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Mark Zuckerberg (R), CEO of Meta testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify Wednesday