– Submitted by SMC Flying cars “The Jetsons” promised have not yet materialized, though that may be forgotten with the advent of drones large enough to carry passengers. Southwestern Michigan College hosted a “Future of the Economy”
– Submitted by SMC Flying cars “The Jetsons” promised have not yet materialized, though that may be forgotten with the advent of drones large enough to carry passengers. Southwestern Michigan College hosted a “Future of the Economy”
A new mural in honor of Olympic medalist and Buchanan native Hannah Roberts will be unveiled next week. Buchanan Community Development Director Richard Murphy says in a promotional video the community teamed up with artist Jeff Zimmerman
The results of a broadband study in Berrien County are in, and county commissioners are learning more about what will be needed to ensure the entire area can be connected. Speaking to colleagues Thursday, Commissioner Teri Freehling
– Submitted by Lake Michigan College Lake Michigan College is looking for pregnant volunteers to help its Sonography program students by offering free 3D/4D ultrasounds. Scanning will take place on Thursdays from Oct. 13 through Nov.
A Benton Harbor fugitive is behind bars after leading police on a three-hour chase. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office reported that at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, an unnamed 38-year-old Benton Harbor man was arrested after leading
Authorities are asking for the public’s help to find an elderly man who went missing Wednesday. The Michigan State Police issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for Thomas Francis Kelley, an 81-year-old Portage resident with dementia. Kelley was
One of the busier roads in the area will be shut down all next week. The Berrien County Road Department announced Thursday that Red Arrow Highway will have a total road closure beginning Oct. 10 to allow
Arnold “Dewayne” Witt, 77, of Buchanan, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 16, 1944 in Pocahontas, TN to the late Carrie and Limuel Witt. Dewayne
Lakeshore Die Cast in Baroda is saving money by installing solar panels. Vice president Adam Schaller tells our partners at WSBT-22 says they have saved almost a half-million dollars so far. “The cost of all that electricity
A 17-year-old Cassopolis man is facing two murder charges in South Bend, Indiana for shooting and killing two Niles women. Rease Pence is accused of killing 28-year-old Jamie Binns and 29-year-old Samantha Lawson on June 18. They
– Submitted by the United Way of Southwest Michigan On Saturday, October 22 (8 a.m to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, October 23 (from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), over 300 appliances will be offered to the public
Fall is in the air, and the Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce is inviting southwest Michigan families to celebrate all things fall at Under The Harvest Moon Festival this Friday and Saturday. Held throughout downtown Dowagiac, the heart
The Van Buren Conservation District announced Wednesday it is preparing for the last Recycle Roundup event of the year at the Van Buren ISD Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, on Saturday, Oct. 15. Residents
The Van Buren Conservation District announced Wednesday it is preparing for the last Recycle Roundup event of the year at the Van Buren ISD Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, on Saturday, Oct. 15. Residents
Marvel Studios Thor: Love and Thunder made a mint at the box office, taking in more than $760 million worldwide. But the Taika Waititi film also has the dubious distinction of being the lowest audience-rated Thor movie
A ‘freaky fast’ drive-thru is ready to serve local customers. The new Jimmy John’s location at 985 E. Napier Ave in Benton Harbor is now open, more than a year after Benton Township trustees approved the site
The 27-year manhunt is over. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office investigators and the FBI have located, arrested, extradited and arraigned Juan Luis Solis-Reyna for the 1995 murder of Jose Cruz Armijo-Arreguin in Van Buren County. Details of
The 27-year manhunt is over. Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office investigators and the FBI have located, arrested, extradited and arraigned Juan Luis Solis-Reyna for the 1995 murder of Jose Cruz Armijo-Arreguin in Van Buren County. Details of
DEA (NEW YORK) — Just weeks before Halloween, law enforcement officials are warning about a deadly drug packaged in pills that “look like candy.” So-called rainbow fentanyl began showing up on the streets on the West Coast
Ford saw its sales slip 9% in September, after two months of double-digit increases. Ford analyst Erich Merkel says supply problems interrupted production. Demand remains strong with 197,000 orders already for 2023 model year products. “We’re definitely
Detroit Police Chief James White has released the body cam footage from Sunday morning’s shooting death of 22-year-old Porter Burks. Five officers fired 38 shots at him when he wouldn’t drop a knife. “Very tragic situation. Certainly again
Homes built before 1978 are the focus of an effort by the state and Benton Harbor for free lead testing. The plumbing has been the issue for the past few years, with over 90% of all lead
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Michigan State Police trooper? Officials with MSP providing a view Tuesday into their training practices in an effort to draw more public interest and find future
A project designed to unify the twin cities has hit a temporary snag. After a long and emotional discussion, the Benton Harbor city commissioners on Monday declined to move forward with the approval of a Martin Luther
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announced a new grant program available to history organizations in Michigan. HSM will award the new Michigan History Alliance grants in amounts ranging up to $2,500 to nonprofit, city or tribal
– Submitted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is highlighting Michigan’s new, 24/7 hotline providing live, one-on-one crisis
Benton Harbor-based Old Europe Cheese has announced a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses due to potential contamination with Listeria, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
– From The Associated Press A Michigan judge dismissed charges Tuesday against seven people in the Flint water scandal, including two former state health officials blamed for deaths from Legionnaires’ disease. Judge Elizabeth Kelly took action three
The South Haven Rotary Club announced Tuesday it has presented the Michigan Maritime Museum with a $10,000 check to be used toward the touch-screen learning center in the museum’s Golden Age of Greats Lake Passenger Steamships main
