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12/22/2025

Niles seeking input in recreation plan

The city of Niles is inviting residents to share their thoughts on the latest Community Recreation Plan, laying out goals for the development and improvement of parks in the years ahead. Community Development Director Ann Young says

12/21/2025

Local Rotarians helping children in Uganda receive a better education

The St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Rotary Club Foundation and the Rotary District 6360 Foundation have once again made a difference for people living in rural Uganda with the donation of $4,500 for students. St. Joseph Rotarian Prudy Barrett

12/21/2025

MoodyontheMarket.com Holiday lights at historic Scott Club mansion in South Haven

The historic Scott Club in South Haven is bathed in holiday glory for the first time in more than 130 years as a new exterior lighting system was unveiled this past weekend. Members and friends of the

12/21/2025

Sunday morning liquor sales to be allowed at Benton Harbor restaurants

Restaurants in Benton Harbor will now be allowed to serve alcohol before noon on Sundays following action this past week by city commissioners. At their regular meeting, commissioners approved a resolution amending a local restriction that some

12/21/2025

Friday was Ugly Christmas Sweater Day and Jonny had to borrow one of Jocelyne's Christmas sweaters.

12/21/2025

No injuries reported after chimney fire at Bosch plant in Lincoln Township

There are no reported injuries and the damage is limited after a fire at the Robert Bosch LLC plant at 3737 Red Arrow Highway in Lincoln Township Sunday morning. The Lincoln Township Fire Department says it responded

12/21/2025

MoodyontheMarket.com County balances budget through transfers, elimination of unfilled positions

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved the county budget for 2026, finding the savings that members wanted largely through the elimination of unfilled positions. Financial Services Director Jake Litaker went over the numbers for the

12/21/2025

Four new scholarships announced by Berrien Community Foundation

The Berrien Community Foundation has announced the creation of four new scholarships this year, and it’s now taking applications for dozens more. BCF Program Director Susan Matheny tells us anyone can help create a scholarship with the

12/21/2025

MoodyontheMarket.com The Best Gift Under the Tree Might Be Michigan Education Trust Prepaid Tuition

As families wrap gifts and gather around the tree this holiday season, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is encouraging Michiganders to consider a present that delivers lasting value long after the decorations come down: prepaid college tuition.

12/21/2025

Chikaming Open Lands announces new preserve in Chikaming Township

Chikaming Open Lands has acquired another 87 acres of property to be preserved for the public’s benefit. COL Director Ryan Postema tells us a fundraising effort started in the spring, raising $1.2 million to acquire and steward

12/20/2025

Everyone invited to South Haven New Year’s Eve Celebration

Set for December 31 in South Haven is perhaps the biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in all of Southwest Michigan. Visit South Haven’s Jennifer Sistrunk tells us the eighth annual New Year’s Eve Celebration downtown will take

12/20/2025

MoodyontheMarket.com Emergency Shelter Services receives donation of appliances from United Way

The United Way of Southwest Michigan has donated more than $3,000 of new Whirlpool appliances to Emergency Shelter Services in Benton Harbor. The United Way’s Zack East tells us the items were from the recent online-only Whirlpool