South Haven Speaker Series to explore the night sky
The next engagement of the South Haven Speaker Series will be taking a look at the night sky and exploring the effects of light pollution. South Haven Speaker Series President Elaine Stephens told us last month Dr.
Owner of TJ’s Baroda Tap welcomes village approval of new social district
Business owners in downtown Baroda are hailing the village council’s approval of a new social district, enabling visitors to carry alcoholic beverages between participating establishments within specified boundaries. The council approved the district this week and Greg
Whirlpool reports Q1 sales and profits down, blames War in Iran impact on consumer confidence
The first quarter of 2026 was ‘no fun’ in the executive suite at Whirlpool Corporation. Whirlpool announced today at the market close that sales were down more than nine & a half percent in the 1st quarter,
Two Lake Michigan College Students Receive 2026 Outstanding Musician of the Year Award
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department has recognized Landon Mitchell of Buchanan and Luis Sanchez of Niles as the 2026 Outstanding Musicians of the Year Award. The award recognizes leadership within music ensembles, growth
Berrien Community Foundation Awarded $140,000 to Advance Food as Medicine in Southwest Michigan
Berrien Community Foundation has received a $140,000 Collaborative Capacity Building Grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to move forward a community-driven effort to improve health through better access to nutritious food across Berrien County and Southwest Michigan. This funding
South Haven Council rejects application for craft show
The South Haven City Council has put the brakes on a craft show proposed for Stanley Johnston Park this summer. At this week’s meeting, council considered a special event application from Nicole Miller and Cool Cats Events
Apple’s $250 million class-action settlement paves way for payouts to iPhone owners
Signage at an Apple Store in San Francisco (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $250 million after the tech giant was accused of marketing Apple
Is California at risk of a gasoline shortage amid the Iran war? Experts explain
Customers pump gas into their car at a 76 station, May 4, 2026 in Los Angeles (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Sky-high gasoline prices are hammering drivers across the United States as the Iran war chokes
Dowagiac seeks to connect downtown to waterfront with new streetscape project
Ground has been broken on a major streetscape project in downtown Dowagiac. The city says the project along South Front Street will extend downtown’s look and infrastructure two blocks south, linking the area directly to the Dowagiac
Small Business Week Puts Spotlight on the Backbone of Southwest Michigan’s Economy
As National Small Business Week continues through May 9, it’s a reminder of something most people across Michigan’s Great Southwest already understand instinctively: Small business isn’t just part of the economy here—it is the economy. From the