Fundraising campaign for new pedestrian bridge in Stevensville a success
An effort to raise funds for a new pedestrian bridge over Hickory Creek in Stevensville has surpassed its goal. Marcy Hamilton with Friends of Berrien County Trails tells us the “Bridge the Trails” crowdfunding campaign sought to
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department monitoring cases of cyclosporiasis
Cyclosporiasis, the stomach bug that’s been spreading around more than 30 states this summer, has arrived in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Larry Wile is the medical director for the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department and tells us they’ve
State announces $1 million matching grant for Benton Harbor’s Riverview Drive project
The city of Benton Harbor has received a $1 million matching grant from the Michigan Infrastructure Office to support its $22 million federal BUILD Grant for the city’s waterfront infrastructure project. Congressman Bill Huizenga announced this month
Monster movie shot in Grand Junction released, available on streaming services
A new movie that was shot in Grand Junction and surrounding Van Buren County is now available to rent on several livestreaming services. The Leaching was written and directed by 24-year-old Evan Showalter and filmed over the
Michigan Works warns state cuts to Going PRO job training grants could slow workforce development in Southwest Michigan
The organization that administers Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund in Southwest Michigan says state budget cuts to the popular workforce training program could make it more difficult for local employers—particularly manufacturers—to invest in employee training and apprenticeship
Longtime Customer Becomes New Owner of Mid-County Lawn & Snow Equipment
For years, Travis Hanko walked through the doors of Mid-County Lawn & Garden as a loyal customer, relying on the dealership to help keep his own lawn care business running. Today, he’s walking through those same doors
SH Performance Series Presents Celebrated Professional Choral Ensemble Vox GR on July 24
Highlighting a tradition of presenting outstanding concerts the South Haven Performance Series will continue its 2026 Series with a performance by West Michigan’s premier professional choral ensemble Vox GR on Friday, July 24. The concert will be
State land auction next month
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is putting up nearly 100 pieces of property for auction next month, including some sites in Southwest Michigan. The DNR’s Michael Michalek tells us the department acquires parcels all over the
Inflation fell more than expected in June as gas prices eased
A shopper browses near ‘Sale’ signs in the meats section of a grocery store on July 7, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Inflation dropped more than expected in June as gas prices