Buchanan Tree Friends seeking new board members

Buchanan Tree Friends is looking for some new board members. The organization says it invites community members passionate about trees, the environment, and the future of Buchanan to apply for open positions on its volunteer board of
New coffee shop coming to Hilltop Business Center in St. Joseph

A new coffee shop will be opening along Hilltop Road in St. Joseph, set to serve the increasing number of workers occupying offices in the Hilltop Business Center and surrounding area. St. Joe City Commissioners this week
Residential development planned for Overton site in South Haven gets a boost from the city

The South Haven City Council has given a boost to the Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids as it seeks to develop housing at the former Overton property at 229 Elkenburg Street. The city has been seeking a
Michigan unemployment system shows mixed results in 2025 report

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency says it made progress improving service in 2025—but its latest annual report shows there’s still work to do, especially when it comes to payment accuracy. For workers, the headline is this: most
Following commission approval, what’s next for paid parking in downtown St. Joe?

Now that St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a new paid parking plan for the downtown this summer, what happens next? City Communications Director Kayla Griffith tells us with all paid parking to be on street only
St. Joseph seeking grant for addition to Paddler Park

The city of St. Joseph is seeking some grants to pay for improvements at Paddler Park, the new park at the former site of a water tower along Upton Drive. Speaking to city commissioners Monday, Public Works
Fed holds interest rates steady in 1st move since war with Iran spiked oil prices

A television station broadcasts the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates after a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The Federal
Legacy of LMC music department to be celebrated during April 15 concert

Lake Michigan College’s Visual & Performing Arts Department invites the community to celebrate the rich legacy of its music program during the Legacy & Song concert, 7 p.m., April 15, at the LMC Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre.
Renovations to Health Department Niles office progressing

Renovations to the Berrien County Health Department’s South County office in Niles are coming along nicely. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells us they’re constructing a state of the art clinical space in an office that