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Roadway closed in Leighton Twp. after fatal motorcycle crash
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Wednesday evening officers with the Allegan County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of an injury crash on 12th Street near Division Ave. in Leighton Twp. Officials said the crash involved a motorcycle. Officers arrived on scene and found the driver non-responsive. First responders attempted...
Hledin To Support Skater’s 50th Anniversary Party At Super Cat Fest
Joined by his son, Michael, and national sales manager Tony Cutsuries, Skater Powerboats founder Peter Hledin is coming to Super Cat Fest (August 22-24) at the Camden at the Lake Resort in Lake Ozark, Mo.The occasion? Skater’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, which the Douglas, Mich., company is sponsoring in the resort’s new ballroom on August 22, starting at 6 p.m.
From Kalamazoo to South Haven, see when 6 local farmers markets will open
KALAMAZOO, MI — A testament to warmer weather, farmers markets across the region are preparing to open for the season. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market will kick off on Saturday, May 4, opening to the masses at 7 a.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Southwest Michigan Symphony performs side-by-side with the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra
BENTON HARBOR — The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center, 2755 E. Napier Ave. The concert also features a side-by-side performance with the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra, as well as featured guest artist Daniel Hsu on piano. Titled...
Saugatuck basketball player Brook Simpson chooses NCAA Division I program
Brook Simpson had a lot to prove after coming back from a knee injury and switching schools. Simpson proved what she had before the injury - that she was one of the best basketball players in the state. She earned all-state honors at Saugatuck this past season, was The Holland...
Boys and Girls Club hopes to keep growing in Saugatuck/Douglas
SAUGATUCK — It’s been five years since members of the community began raising support in hopes of launching a Boys and Girls Club in Saugatuck/Douglas. That club is now reality. “Five years ago, I noticed a lot of kids sitting around after school,” said strategic advisor Gordan Stannis. “It was that simple. … I just saw a lot of kids sitting around, messing around on their phones. They looked hungry and thirsty for something more.” ...
Benton Harbor commisisoners pass vote on downtown Social District area
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Monday night’s meeting found the Benton Harbor city commission considering the creation of a downtown social district. The ordinance was heavily debated for nearly two hours before passing by a vote of 6-3, which is causing some conversations. “It will bring more of a...
Softball Game Recap: Bangor Takes a Loss
It was a good run, but Bangor unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 6-0 to the Decatur Raiders. Bangor was red-hot at the plate headed into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matchups prior) but Decatur's pitcher proved too tough.
5-year-old girl shot while playing in front yard in Southwest Michigan
BENTON HARBOR, MI -- A 5-year-old girl playing in the front yard of a Southwest Michigan home was one of two “innocent bystanders” shot and injured in a drive-by shooting this weekend. On Saturday, May 4, at 2:38 p.m., the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety responded to...
Second Benton Harbor man sentenced after River Terrace shootout
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- A second man has been sentenced for his role in a shootout at the River Terrace Apartments back in July of 2023. The United States District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday that 29-year-old Terrence Terrial Izear Turner of Benton Harbor was sentenced to 165 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Van Buren County voters approve $110M in upgrades at Mattawan Schools
MATTAWAN, Mich. — Two bond proposals totaling $110 million aimed to improve Mattawan Consolidated Schools were passed Tuesday. Voters in Van Buren County favored the project, which came after the district received a $150,000 grant to improve STEM equipment and programming across the district's four buildings. The first of...
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