The Benton Township Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting discovered on Sunday. It says officers were called 1713 Crystal Court shortly after midnight about a gunshot victim. They found a 37 year old woman on the
A donation of an art studio has been made to the Krasl Art Center by renown sculptor Richard Hunt. He’s given his Benton Harbor space to the Krasl. The studio at 258 Territorial Road has served as
It’s been one month since Michigan’s new ban on holding a cell phone while driving took effect. Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us the department has been enforcing the rule, but that’s not the only goal.
The New Heights CCDA only has about $50,000 left to go to reach its $1.3 million goal for a new laundry hub and community center in Benton Heights. Director Chris Britton tells us the AEP Foundation made
Coming up this month will be two events at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven to highlight everyone’s role in keeping the Great Lakes clean. The museum’s Ashley Deming tells us the Rain Gutter Regatta will
Sodus Township is getting an $800,000 grant to improve its fire department. U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow announced this week the funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. $2.5
Intercare Community Health Network is planning an exhibit to teach the community about the importance of colon health that’s going to feature a giant inflated model of a colon at its office in Benton Harbor. Intercare says
A new school year is already approaching, but the Niles City Fire Department isn’t letting that stop them from having a little fun with the community. It’s announced a Spray Day for August 16. There, kids will
Congressman Bill Huizenga says the downgrading of the U.S. credit rating by Fitch this week is the result of both government dysfunction and out of control debt. Fitch this week announced the downgrade of U.S. debt from
It’s been a busy year for the Berrien County Veterans Services Office. Director Maureen Adams briefed the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this week on some of its activities lately, noting there’s been an increased awareness of
The South Haven American Legion post has given an award to Gull Lake in South Haven. Members headed to the business Friday to present it with a Community Patriot Award for having American flags flying on the
Preparations are underway for a major construction project on I-94 between Benton Harbor and Stevensville. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us it’s a $204 million investment on both sides of the highway, set to
SasinT Gallery/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, confirmed Friday that it is investigating alleged misconduct involving the women’s national team of Zambia during the World Cup. “FIFA takes any allegation of misconduct extremely
State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt of Van Buren County is ripping Governor Whitmer’s upcoming “What’s Next Address” set for August 30. Nesbitt says Whitmer “has spoken about helping Michigan’s small businesses but has led an effort
State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt of Van Buren County is ripping Governor Whitmer’s upcoming “What’s Next Address” set for August 30. Nesbitt says Whitmer “has spoken about helping Michigan’s small businesses but has led an effort
Two people are hospitalized at South Bend Memorial Hospital after they were injured in a Thursday afternoon crash on M-62 near Harris Street in Cass County. Sheriff’s deputies say 16-year-old Calvin Andrews was turning into a driveway
Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) reports they recently stopped an estimated 10,000 fraudulent benefits filings over a three-day period. Officials report that using the agency’s “robust anti-fraud tools,” UIA stopped the fraudsters and no money was paid
As first reported by MoodyOnTheMarket.com, the owners of the site of the former Cosmo Motel in Sodus Township are moving forward again with plans for redevelopment. In addition to a new retail gas station and convenience store,
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is going to take a look at the wages paid to court clerks after hearing from several of them at a Thursday meeting. During the public comment section of the board’s
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are still a way from considering it, but there is a proposal to create a social district in the city. Social districts are state-sanctioned areas within a municipality in which people can carry
Coming up August 10 through August 13 is the National Blueberry Festival in South Haven. The South Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Jennifer Sistrunk tells us the 60th annual event celebrates the area’s agricultural history. South Haven
With former President Donald Trump now arraigned in the latest criminal case against him since leaving office, Congressman Bill Huizenga tells us he doesn’t think any of these legal issues will slow Trump down. Huizenga says the
Coming this fall to Lake Michigan College will be a new Marine Maintenance Technician Program. LMC Associate Dean of Regional Campuses Jeremy Burleson tells us this will be a signature program at the South Haven campus, intended
From the Associated Press — A Michigan attorney and supporter former President Donald Trump has been charged in connection with voting machines in Michigan following the 2020 election, according to court records. Stefanie Lambert is the third
A donation of an art studio has been made to the Krasl Art Center by renown sculptor Richard Hunt. He’s given his Benton Harbor space to the Krasl. The studio at 258 Territorial Road has served as
Courtesy Prime Video Weeks ahead of the show’s August 18 second season finale, Prime Video has announced it has given the green light for a third season of The Summer I Turned Pretty. The show, based on
Michigan families no longer need to spend down their savings and be restricted to having only $15,000 in assets to receive SNAP benefits. Governor Whitmer recently signed Senate Bill 35 into law, making Michigan the 37th state
Disney Disney’s Haunted Mansion isn’t just a scary comedy based on a theme park ride, it’s also a radical portrayal of a Black man’s grief — that’s according to film director Justin Simien. In the film, LaKeith Stanfield plays Travis, a character
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced on Wednesday that an Allegan County woman was charged with identity theft for fraudulently posing as a licensed nurse. “The allegations in this case involving a
The Coloma Glad Peach Festival is this weekend. Festival Board member Jamie Balkin tells us the event celebrates the community’s history of growing peaches. Everything kicks off Friday with the opening ceremonies at 6, the youth parade
