SHAES marks 30 years at annual banquet
South Haven Area Emergency Services has announced the winners of its annual awards and is reflecting on 30 years of growth following its annual banquet on Saturday. SHAES Director Brandon Hinz tells us the agency started in
Berrien Community Foundation announces new fresh produce program, the ‘For Good Produce Project’
The Berrien Community Foundation is teaming up with the Nutrition Exchange of Southwest Michigan for a new program to help Berrien County residents enjoy the best of local agriculture while contributing to a good cause. The BCF’s
Holtec recognized by Time Magazine for Palisades restart effort
Holtec International has been named one of the ten most influential energy companies by Time Magazine, highlighting its ongoing effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Van Buren County. Holtec spokesperson Nick Culp tells us
Water Street Glassworks to welcome visiting artists to new Community Nights
Water Street Glassworks has announced the launch of a new Visiting Artist Program, expanding its commitment to accessible arts education and community engagement. As part of this initiative, WSG will introduce Community Nights, a monthly series of
‘Glamping’ site opens at Sunrise Farms in Benton Township
A new twist on outdoor hospitality has arrived in the Benton Harbor area, as Sunrise Farms Venue expands its offerings with the launch of Sunrise Glamping. The new venture, located at Sunrise Farms in Benton Charter Township,
$54.8 Billion in Michigan Economic Impact Highlighted During National Travel & Tourism Week Event in South Haven
Tourism leaders from across Michigan gathered Monday at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven to kick off National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3–9), highlighting the industry’s critical role in driving the state’s economy and supporting communities
VISIT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN CONTINUES POPULAR MURALS CHALLENGE FOR 2026 SEASON
Visit Southwest Michigan invites visitors and residents to experience the region’s vibrant arts scene through the ongoing Southwest Michigan Murals Challenge, returning for the 2026 season after two successful years. Running through March 31, 2027, the Murals Challenge
SH Speaker to consider ‘How Bright Lights Are Endangering Starry Nights’
Light pollution, or the excessive use of artificial lighting at night, is a problem because it disrupts peoples’ sleep, animal migrations, and the grand view of the twinkling stars above. Dr. Anne Blackwell, an astronomer at the University of