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.

New beauty salon offers weaves, braids and more

Learning the business is what T’quincy Williams likes best about owning a beauty salon of her own in Benton Harbor.    Divine Creations Hair Salon and Body Works is located […]

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Planet Fitness opens new center in Benton Harbor
Remembering the Top 10 stories of 2012

What do bitcoins, roses, and Tim Fischell have in common? They were the subjects of the top three most read Southwest Michigan's Second Wave stories in 2012. To find out what stories round out the top 10, read on.

Chemical Bank opens new branch on Main Street in Benton Harbor
Tyler Honda celebrates new location in Stevensville
AB Nutrition Solutions opens doors to help clients
Maddog 5/1 Fitness expands in Benton Harbor
Big blue food truck serves up local, organic food across Southwest Michigan

For 26-year-old Bridgett Blough food is something she loves to share. Recipes she's crafted herself from local, organic sources are what she shares from her food truck that went on the road this year. Kathy Jennings traveled to St. Joseph to talk to Blough.

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