The city of Benton Harbor will need to replenish its utility services fund as work to replace lead water service lines comes to an end. Speaking to the city’s Personnel and Finance Committee this week, Finance Director
The Michigan High Speed Internet Office is going on a listening tour and one of the stops will be in Benton Harbor. Speaking to colleagues Thursday, Berrien County Commissioner Teri Freehling said MI-HI, as she called it,
An emerging and dangerous drug has caused a death in southwest Michigan. The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department announced Thursday that there has been a Xylazine-involved fatality in Van Buren County. Xylazine is a potent sedative used
At an event Tuesday, Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, gathered community members and leaders to mark the beginning of construction at the future site of the Center for Better Health and Wellness in Benton Harbor.
After more than a century, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Benton Harbor is closing. Church officials announced late last year that the church will merge with Benton Harbor’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and become the Beautiful Savior
Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images Jennifer Lopez was all smiles at the premiere of her new film, Shotgun Wedding — and shared a few things about her new album and a potential third movie with husband Ben Affleck. Speaking with Variety, the hitmaker teased This Is
Van Buren County now has a new mapping and parcel viewing website online. The site gives people easy access to geographic information including property boundaries, legal descriptions, and parcel ownership information. There is also an interactive map
Van Buren County now has a new mapping and parcel viewing website online. The site gives people easy access to geographic information including property boundaries, legal descriptions, and parcel ownership information. There is also an interactive map
Hartford Police Chief Tressa Beltran has resigned from the department amid an Attorney General’s Office investigation into missing pills from the drug disposal box at the police station. She had been with Hartford police since 1989, became
Hartford Police Chief Tressa Beltran has resigned from the department amid an Attorney General’s Office investigation into missing pills from the drug disposal box at the police station. She had been with Hartford police since 1989, became
A much-needed drain project in rural Berrien County took its first steps on Tuesday. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Benton Charter Township trustees passed a resolution allowing the Berrien County Drain Commission to begin the process
A newly-dedicated bike trail system in Berrien County is one step closer to getting even larger. The Benton Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a resolution in support of a new trail along M-63 that would
This is Radon Action Month, when everyone is advised of the dangers of radon and how they can protect themselves. Berrien County Health Department environmental health services manager Nick Margaritis tells us radon is a gas that
State Representative Pauline Wendzel is drawing attention to human trafficking by introducing a resolution in the Michigan House declaring January Human Trafficking Awareness Month. She says human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world,
Apple TV+ The third season of the Emmy magnet comedy Ted Lasso will kick off this spring. That was the word from Apple TV+ at the streamers 2023 Winter Television Critics Association press tour on Wednesday. The
A meeting will be held next week for the public to learn more about the Palisades Economic Recovery Plan. The plan is being developed by the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institute and local partners to help
Children are tiny, adventurous explorers, soaking up knowledge and information with every new experience – and Sarett Nature Center offers just the kind of outdoor learning space kids can use no matter what time of year. Sarett will
Ronald G. Campagna, 84, formerly of South Haven, entered into Eternal Life, Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Norwood Crossing in Chicago. A Wake/Visitation with the family begins at 10:30 A.M. (Central Time) Thursday, January 19, 2023 at
Watervliet has named an interim city manager. With the departure of City Manager R. Tyler Dotson effective Feb. 1, the Watervliet City Commission formally approved an agreement with City Engineer Alan Smaka to assume the day-to-day duties
An organization pushing for an end to gun violence is urging state lawmakers to enact new legislation in the first 100 days of the new term. Giffords Gun Owners for Safety of Michigan President Jonathan Gold says
From the Associated Press — The latest survey by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows gray wolves are holding their own in the state. An analysis of data collected last year produced an estimate of about
It was a disappointing holiday sales season in Michigan. Andrea Bitely, of the Michigan Retailers Association says 51% of Michigan retailers saw a sales decrease in December. “When you look at December of 2021, more than 70%
USA Network/Tommy Garcia Todd and Julie Chrisley of Chrisley Knows Best reported to prison on Tuesday to begin serving their respective sentences after being convicted of a multimillion dollar bank fraud and tax evasion scheme, according to
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team has identified a former nickel plating facility in South Haven as Van Buren County’s third designated PFAS site. MPART says Four Star Corporation was in business from 1964 to 1983 and
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team has identified a former nickel plating facility in South Haven as Van Buren County’s third designated PFAS site. MPART says Four Star Corporation was in business from 1964 to 1983 and
A 27-year-old Sterling Heights man is in the Van Buren County Jail after erratic driving on I-94 and a chase that followed him being pulled over in Paw Paw Township near the 59 mile marker. Gino Miller
A 27-year-old Sterling Heights man is in the Van Buren County Jail after erratic driving on I-94 and a chase that followed him being pulled over in Paw Paw Township near the 59 mile marker. Gino Miller
New Benton Township Police Chief Greg Abrams now has his right-hand man. Officer Blake McKinney was appointed Benton Township Deputy Chief during the regular township meeting Tuesday. McKinney and Abrams previously worked together at the Benton Harbor
The number of marijuana retail locations allowed in the city of Benton Harbor won’t change, at least for now. At a Tuesday meeting, city commissioners considered a proposed ordinance amendment that would have made several changes to
After years of sitting empty, another Benton Township storefront may be getting new life. Fairplain Plaza owners and developers Lormax Stern are seeking to rehabilitate and redevelop the former Rite Aid location at the corner of M-139
