Another section of the Niles-Buchanan Trail Connection Project will be completed starting next year thanks to the United Way of Southwest Michigan and Be Healthy Berrien. The project is a 4.2-mile trail connecting Buchanan and Niles, and
A Hartford man who killed a Van Buren County road worker in a crash last year has been sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison. Logan Brown was found guilty of operating in a work zone
The Whirlpool Foundation is teaming up with the Washing Machine Project on a new project to distribute manual washing machines in areas of the world where access to electricity and indoor plumbing is limited. The plan is
Mario Tama/Getty Images (MAUI, HAWAII) — The Maui Fire Department is set to release its report on Tuesday about how it responded to the deadly wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui last year, the
Paramount Pictures AThe voice stars of the animated prequel film Transformers One, Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry, have announced an out-of-this-world debut for the movie’s trailer. In an Instagram post Tuesday, the Marvel movie veterans revealed
Before a full house at the Mendel Center Monday night, the 91st Miss Blossomtime was crowned. The new royalty representing our area is Miss Benton Harbor 2024, and now Miss Blossomtime Armani Collins. More than 20 community
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead with a plan to try to pass aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that’s been tied up in a political fight in Washington for months
This is the season for warmer weather and longer days, and while everyone is excited, the housing market is even more excited. RealComp CEO Karen Kage says we’re entering the annual buying and selling season. “This is
A Lenawee County man has filed a campaign finance complaint against a group looking to repeal Michigan’s new clean energy law. “Our Home, Our Voice” is being accused of collecting $53,000 in secret donations, looking to advance
With the NFL draft coming to Detroit April 25 to April 27, there’s concern that there might be a spike in human trafficking with the event. Corewell Health emergency Dr. Jaime Hope is an expert on human
Discussions in Lansing are slowly moving forward about a new way to fund road construction projects. Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a mileage-based user fee system is under consideration to replace the current gas tax. This
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Severe weather is expected on Tuesday to move east, with storms stretching from Wisconsin to Arkansas, with the highest tornado threat in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. In addition to tornadoes, damaging winds
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Amid political tensions surrounding Israel’s handling of the war with Hamas, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has voiced her support for colleagues facing backlash for their stance. The “Protect the Squad” campaign is hoping to raise $100 million in
$800,000 in federal ARPA funds are being moved into the city of Benton Harbor’s general fund to help with monthly expenses as the city waits for residents to start paying their water bills again. At a Monday
A new waterfront park space is being developed in Benton Harbor. Benton Harbor City Commissioners on Monday approved contributing $25,000 in federal ARPA funds to the Paw Paw Plaza. A partnership consisting of Harbor Shores, Cornerstone Alliance,
The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce is spreading the word about business development grant opportunities available in the area. Chamber Director Ryan Boeskool tells us the Business Development Grant is possible thanks to an endowment created with
Set for June 29 is South Haven’s first ever Pride event. South Haven Pride founder Trent Morgan tells us Pride in the Park will be all day at Stanley Johnson Park. The city council just approved the
Set for June 29 is South Haven’s first ever Pride event. South Haven Pride founder Trent Morgan tells us Pride in the Park will be all day at Stanley Johnson Park. The city council just approved the
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and the Berrien County Health Department is spreading awareness about the dangers of underage drinking. Prevention supervisor Lisa Peeples-Hurst tells us many young people underestimate the risks of alcohol use because the
This Saturday will bring the unveiling of the latest iteration of 415 AM beer at North Pier Brewing Company in Benton Harbor. 415 AM beer is specially brewed by the company each summer to raise money for
The transition from high school to college can be a challenge for many students, and that’s why Lake Michigan College is offering a free summer program to first time enrollees. Red Hawks Rise coordinator Beth Lehner tells
This Saturday will bring an Earth Day celebration at Weko Beach in Bridgman with a chance for everyone to make a difference and learn something. The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission’s Marcy Hamilton tells us the Bridgman Shoreline
Marvel Studios Deadpool vs. Wolverine doesn’t come out until July 26, but even back in December, Fandango users voted it as their most anticipated movie of 2024. Rumblings about the movie’s showcase at last week’s CinemaCon only
Israeli Government Press Office / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Image (WASHINGTON) — As Israel on Monday weighed its response to Iran’s stunning attacks this weekend, the U.S. is privately telling officials there: If Israel strikes back militarily, it
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The attack lasted just 27 seconds, but writer Salman Rushdie said in that short amount of time he experienced the worst and best of humanity. In an interview Monday with ABC News’
Harry Kalin of St. Joseph is this year’s Mr. Blossomtime. He was crowned Sunday night. Each community taking part in the Blossomtime contest sends two contestants for the title of Mr. Blossomtime. They’re judged on poise, interviewing
DETROIT (AP) — After reporting dismal first-quarter sales, Tesla is planning to lay off about a tenth of its workforce as it tries to cut costs, multiple media outlets reported Monday. CEO Elon Musk detailed the plans in
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and real estate firm Bedrock will jointly study how to redevelop the automaker’s huge headquarters tower complex in downtown Detroit, a person briefed on the plans said. GM CEO Mary Barra and
Benton Harbor has been awarded a more than $19 million grant to make improvements to its sewer system. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said Friday the city is receiving the grant through its
