Dozens of artists show off their skills last summer during the annual Chalk the Block held in downtown St. Joseph.

Amy Sanders, of St. Joseph, enjoys a summer afternoon playing one of several pianos in downtown St. Joseph.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Every little bit of growth comes with its share of growing pains, but when it comes to trash pickup, Benton Township has figured out a way to ...

ST. JOSEPH — As the population in Southwest Michigan ages, the Region IV Area Aging on Agency on Aging is focusing on initiatives that can help people with dementia and their families.

BRIDGMAN — The Bridgman school board has set its millage rates and approved projected budget numbers for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Editor,How many more stories of abuse and neglect must we hear before we say enough is enough? The North Lake detention facility – run by private prison giant GEO Group – has a long, shameful ...

The primary election for the South Haven mayor and two city council seats is just around the corner. There are three candidates vying for the position of mayor – which is for a two-year term ...

SOUTH HAVEN — The South Haven City Council has approved a fee schedule for the administration of the city’s short-term rental program.

BRIDGMAN — Bridgman residents got a first-hand look at an incoming Red Arrow Highway roadway resurfacing project, which is set to begin next week.

SOUTH HAVEN — South Haven has a partner in economic development, according to Market One Director Zach Morris.

I have been writing LTEs to this newspaper for quite a few years, and I appreciate the fact that most of them have been published. Readers have frequently expressed their disagreement with my ...

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Benton Township will spend $74,000 on sanitary sewer smoke testing in five lift station areas – to curb stormwater flows into the system that can result in wastewater backups ...