Commissioners signal support for public art installation at Jean Klock Park

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a resolution of support for Lake Deity, a public art installation proposed for Jean Klock Park. Commissioners this week approved the resolution without comment as part of their regular meeting. Lake
National Blueberry Festival to attract thousands to South Haven this week

The National Blueberry Festival gets underway Thursday in South Haven. Visit South Haven’s Jen Sistrunk tells us it’s one of Michigan’s sweetest summer traditions, expected to attract around 50,000 to 70,000 as it continues through Sunday. “We
Following millage renewal, Southwest Michigan Regional Airport looks to the future

The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport is thanking voters and supporters for approving a ten-year renewal of its millage on Tuesday. The millage easily passed in all five of the Berrien County municipalities where it was on the
Free Lake Effect Jazz Big Band Concert Coming Sunday to The Acorn in Three Oaks

Fans of big band jazz will have an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of live music this weekend without spending a dime. The Lake Effect Jazz Big Band returns to The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks on
SMR Chamber head praises passage of Airport millage, thanks fellow supporters

The Southwest Michigan business leader who quietly quarterbacked the campaign for passage of the Regional Airport millage is thanking those who worked alongside him to get the measure passed. SMR Chamber President/CEO Arthur Havlicek stepped up to
YMCA Repertoire Dance Company to Present ‘In Motion: An Evening of Dance and Improv’ August 17

The YMCA Adult Repertoire Dance Company will share the stage with several local performing arts groups later this month for an evening celebrating dance, creativity and live improvisation. “In Motion: An Evening of Dance and Improv” will
Decision on county administrator could be made Thursday

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners could hire a new county administrator this Thursday. The board will hold a night meeting at 6 p.m. at the MSU Extension Office in Benton Harbor. Speaking to the St. Joseph
Kinexus’s journey into the for-profit business

Fourth in a continuing series. Reporting partner WSJM is examining the inquiry by Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties into the Berrien-Cass-Van Buren Workforce Development Board, which does business as the Kinexus Group. In 2016, the