Cassopolis man convicted in rape of his daughters
A Cassopolis man has been convicted of criminal sexual conduct in the rape of his daughters. The Cass County Prosecutor’s office says 39-year-old Craig Lawrence repeatedly raped his two minor daughters...
View ArticleWhitmer talks Reproductive Health Act after signing
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the newly signed Reproductive Health Act will enable women to get the healthcare they need without the state standing in the way. She signed the package this week. The...
View ArticleClean energy advocates praise newly passed legislation
New clean energy legislation in Michigan has passed and is headed to the governor’s desk. Backers of the bills say they’ll allow Michigan to meet its energy needs in a more cost-effective and cleaner...
View ArticleMarket Van Buren Director Receives MEDA Medalist Award
Market Van Buren Director Zach Morris has received a statewide award. Market Van Buren says he’s received the Michigan Economic Developers Association Medalist Award, which is given to those who have...
View ArticleJoey Andrews to host community conversations in coming weeks
State Representative Joey Andrews is planning a series of community conversations while he’s back home in the 38th District for break. Andrews says the events will be a great way to ask questions,...
View ArticleReport: small businesses still planning to make hires this year
New research from staffing firm Robert Half shows 64% of small businesses plan to hire before the end of the year. Robert Half Vice President Jeff Sokolowski says they face challenges finding skilled...
View ArticleBenson warns deep fakes, AI could spread election misinformation
Be aware of “deep fakes” and artificial intelligence spreading misinformation ahead of elections. That’s the warning from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. She spoke at Detroit City Council...
View ArticleReport looks at charitable giving trends this year
The holiday season is typically the most charitable time of the year, but it’s not trending that way in 2023. Shopping expert Trae Bodge with TrueTrae.com says charitable giving has sunk to its lowest...
View ArticleOne arrested following police chase in Van Buren County
One person is in custody after a chase with police in Van Buren County on Tuesday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says a deputy on patrol spotted a vehicle commit several traffic violations...
View ArticlePolice continue search for missing Cassopolis man
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says the search continues for a Cassopolis man who went missing in Berrien Township this month. It says 49-year-old Kelly Lee Gravit of Cassopolis went missing...
View ArticleCyber Monday expected to outdo Black Friday this year
Holiday shopping takes center stage after Thanksgiving, but Black Friday isn’t be the most popular day to hit the stores this year. Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says Cyber Monday is the...
View ArticleSouth Haven Rotary to ring the bell for the Salvation Army next Saturday
South Haven Rotarians will be out in the cold next Saturday, December 9 ringing the bells for this year’s Salvation Army’s holiday fund drive. The South Haven Rotary has been ringing bells for the...
View ArticlePoll finds shoppers want items made in the USA
While you’re out holiday shopping this year, many “Made in America” items may be on your preferred list. A recent poll by Morning Consult in coordination with Alliance for American Manufacturing finds...
View ArticleShoppers invited to keep it local with Small Business Saturday
Black Friday may have gotten plenty of attention, but everyone’s also being reminded of Small Business Saturday, when shoppers are encouraged to support those locally owned shops that keep their...
View ArticleSheriff’s Department Mounted Division gets boost from FOP
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Mounted Division has received a donation from the Fraternal Order of Police Blossomland Lodge. The Berrien County Mounted Division is an all-volunteer unit of...
View ArticleTickets available for KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
Tickets for the 84th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores are now on sale. The championship is returning to Benton Harbor from May 23 through May 26, and any day flex tickets start out...
View ArticlePlanter decorating contest underway in Bridgman
A new downtown decorating contest is underway in Bridgman. Bridgman Corridor Improvement Authority Chair Hannah Anderson tells us they’ve launched the Frostina the Snowman planter contest with 12...
View ArticleTheaters almost back to normal coming out of pandemic
After a period of challenges like the COVID pandemic and the rise of streaming services, movie theaters are recovering. Emagine Entertainment Chair Paul Glantz says with hits like Barbie, Oppenheimer,...
View ArticleRenaissance Athletic Club improvements given break by city commissioners
The Renaissance Athletic Club in Benton Harbor has been granted a tax break by the city as the club seeks to make $430,000 in improvements to its facility on Graham Avenue. At a meeting this past...
View ArticleMedal of Honor recipient honored in South Haven
The South Haven City Council has approved a proclamation honoring Medal of Honor recipient and resident Jim McCloughan. At a meeting this past week, members read the document outlining McCloughan’s...
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