$2.7 Million Commercial Rehabilitation and Expansion of South Shore Health and Racquet Club Approved ?by St. Joseph Charter Township
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ashley Butler O: (269) 757-0224 abutler@cstonealliance.org June 5, 2023 $2.7 Million Commercial Rehabilitation and Expansion of South Shore Health and Racquet Club Approved by St. Joseph Charter Township St. Joseph Township, Mich., (June 5, 2023) – The St. Joseph Township commissioners announced the approval of a rehabilitation and expansion project at South Shore Health and Racquet Club on Monday evening. The project will create $2.7 million in new
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OVER 40 JOBS COMING TO SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN YOUTH FOR SUMMER WORK
OVER 40 JOBS COMING TO SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN YOUTH FOR SUMMER WORK BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the team at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren have joined forces to hire over 40 youth for the Youth Development Mentoring Program (YDMP). MDOT and Michigan Works! are bringing this program to local youth ages 16-24 who are interested in earning money during their summer break. Youth will be paid for doing manual labor, such as area grounds maintenance,
SWMI & National Housing Market April Housing Market Chilled
ST. JOSEPH, MI – “After a burst of steam in March, the April housing market chilled, with sales and selling prices falling behind last year.” stated Alan Jeffries, Association Executive, Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Jeffries continued, “In April 2023, the number of houses sold dropped to 194 from 263 sold in April 2022, for a 26 percent decrease. Year-to-date, 739 houses were sold, compared to 885 houses in April 2022, for a 16 percent decline in sales.” The
FREE BRIDGMAN BEACH BUS COMING THIS SUMMER
FREE BRIDGMAN BEACH BUS COMING THIS SUMMER BRIDGMAN, MI – May 22, 2023 – The Greater Bridgman Area Council for Growth & Advancement (CGA) is excited to announce the launch of the Bridgman Beach Bus. The program, aimed at addressing the limited parking at Weko Beach & Campground while supporting local businesses, will be in operation from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. With the new public transit program, beachgoers can take advantage of the abundant, free parking downtown Bridgman
ESS 6 Degrees Reopens Resale Store in New Location Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting Planned for May 18th
ESS 6 Degrees Reopens Resale Store in New LocationGrand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting Planned for May 18thBenton Harbor, Michigan – One of Southwest Michigan’s most popular resale stores is reopening at a new location, but keeping their mission the same. ESS 6 Degrees Resale, formerly 6 Degrees, serves as a way to declutter homes while fighting homelessness in Berrien County. After months of readying their new location and moving inventory, their new space at 53 W. Wall Street in Benton Harbor is open and
Lake Michigan College seeks millage renewal on August ballot
Lake Michigan College seeks millage renewal on August ballot BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Lake Michigan College has announced that it will place a millage renewal proposal on the Aug. 8 ballot. The current millage expires with the 2023 tax levy. The proposal would renew the millage for another 20 years. The current millage generates nearly 25 percent of LMC's total operational budget. "This is a renewal of critical funding that the community has previously voted to support," Lake Michigan College President Dr.
ST. JOE FARMERS MARKET SET TO OPEN MAY 27TH IN ST. JOSEPH, MICH.
ST. JOE FARMERS MARKET SET TO OPEN MAY 27TH IN ST. JOSEPH, MICH. ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market held in scenic Lake Bluff Park in downtown St. Joseph. The 2023 St. Joe Farmers Market season kicks off Saturday, May 27 from 9:00a–2:00p and includes a variety of products such as baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more. Amy Zapal, executive director of St. Joe Today said, “We are excited
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Bridgman Council for Growth & Advancement to Host its Annual Meeting Highlighting Achievements and Charter Future Goals
Bridgman Council for Growth & Advancement to Host its Annual Meeting Highlighting Achievements and Charter Future Goals BRIDGMAN, MI – The Greater Bridgman Area Council for Growth & Advancement (CGA) is excited to announce its Annual Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 5 PM at Lake Township Park. The meeting aims to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, while also sharing an exciting roadmap for the year ahead. In the past year, the CGA has made significant strides in
2023 Veggie Van to Offer Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Information
Veggie Van to Offer Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Information (ST. JOSEPH) – The Veggie Van is making its way throughout Berrien County. This mobile farmer’s market will offer free, locally grown, top-quality, healthy fruits and vegetables, and nutrition information. Upcoming events in May and June include: Thursday, May 18 at University Medical Specialties, located at 9045 US-31, in Berrien Springs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 at InterCare Community Health Network, located at 800 M
Thrill on the Hill Returns to Buchanan
Thrill on the Hill Returns to Buchanan! If you haven’t heard of Buchanan’s annual summer event “Thrill on the Hill,” it might be something you’ll need to see to truly believe. This event has a cult following as it is one of the only events of its kind– and it’s happening right here in small town southwest Michigan. Every year the city of Buchanan transforms the hill on Front St into a 500 ft long water slide. After over ten years of perfecting slide technology, no one does it like Buchanan! You won’t
CollectorZown Opens New St. Joseph Township Location Grand Opening Weekend Celebration Planned for M
CollectorZown Opens New St. Joseph Township LocationGrand Opening Weekend Celebration Planned for May 12th and 13thSt. Joseph, Michigan – A nationwide industry leader for statues and high-end collectables has relocated and opened their new headquarters in St. Joseph Charter Township. CollectorZown, which first began operations in 2016 in a spare bedroom of owner Marcos Matijevic’s home, opened their first brick-and-mortar location in Three Oaks in 2018. Since opening the Three Oaks location, the success
