Benton Harbor

Water plays a big part in this city in the southwestern corner of Michigan. Benton Harbor boasts a river and a Great Lake. The river offers not only a backdrop for recreational boating and fishing, but also for businesses growing along the waterfront. Jean Klok Park is the perfect spot to sit with a bag lunch and enjoy the view. Tourists come for the water sports and stay to check out the area’s fruits and vegetables. Manufacturers like Whirlpool Corp. call it home.

Providing emergency overnight shelter comes at a price for Battle Creek’s SHARE Center

“The SHARE Center is the last hope for many people, and the organization faces a very real threat of de-funding by the Federal government, which will result in more needless suffering, more death."

Testing for COVID-19 expands with local drive thru locations and added commercial lab

Family Health Center in Kalamazoo and Grace Health in Batlle Creek are among 13 sites statewide that will increase Michigan's COVID-19 testing capacity.

Not all the beaches on Lake Michigan are eroding locals want tourists to know

'We still have a lot of beach to offer,' is the message Lake Michigan beachside communities are sending.

Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave and Issue Media Group join Michigan Press Association

Membership by the parent company of Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave will more than double the number of online-only news organizations accepted into the 150-year-old organization.

Communities to be asked to tell their vision for Twin Cities Harbor

Come tell your ideas about the waterfront activities that will help Twin Cities Harbor improve your community.

Communities across Southwest Michigan are ready for redevelopment, says MEDC

What does it mean to be ready for redevelopment?

Sisters open store together in Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor gets a new women's boutique.

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy protects two-mile stretch of the Paw Paw River

Work to protect the Lower Paw Paw watershed will make it a haven for wildlife, biodiversity, open space, water quality, and human enjoyment of the natural space.

Stonegate Manor wants to be new favorite wedding destination spot

Country estate in Benton Harbor restored to former glory now to be wedding and special event venue.

Wightman & Associates, Inc. adds five new team members

Wightman & Associates, Inc. recently welcomed five professionals to its team of service providers. 

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