Tony Wittkowski

ST. JOSEPH — The industrial building near the corner of Hilltop Road and Lakeshore Drive is getting a facelift and some internal renovations from Clark Logic.

ST. JOSEPH — The Southwest Michigan housing market saw an increase in sales and homes sold for September.

BENTON HARBOR — For the past seven weeks, a dozen Benton Harbor residents have been learning and discussing ways to better their community.

ST. JOSEPH — Two local chapters of an international organization are in the midst of an endeavor meant to raise money – and awareness – for women’s education.

COLOMA — Life’s a peach.

BERRIEN SPRINGS — No charges are being filed for a perceived threat that led to the cancelation of last week’s varsity football game between Benton Harbor and Berrien Springs.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Orchards Mall ownership has been working on a plan for the future of the shopping center, which Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford said will soon be revealed.

ST. JOSEPH — A former Lakeshore second-grade teacher was arrested this week on several criminal sexual conduct charges.

Southwest Michigan’s housing market sales in August surpassed this year’s previous apex.

BENTON HARBOR — Whirlpool Corp. announced a round of layoffs Tuesday that will affect less than 25 global roles in Benton Harbor.