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🌱 What could Benton Harbor do with $388,678 in new housing funds?

What's up Benton Harbor! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could Benton Harbor do with $388,678 in new housing funds?
  • Need a new fridge? Check this Benton Harbor pickup sale first.
  • Who’s representing our area in this year’s Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade?

Also on today's calendar: Southwest Michigan Record Show.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 53, low: 38.
  • Sunday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 45 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Several southwest, west Michigan communities getting federal money for affordable housing (wkzo.com) — Benton Harbor is set to receive $388,678 in new federal Community Development Block Grant funding to support affordable housing and community development projects. The city’s award is part of nearly $4 million being shared among several southwest Michigan communities, with additional HOME program dollars going to Battle Creek and Kalamazoo and larger statewide allocations also announced.
   

2. Whirlpool Appliance Sale for United Way next month (wsjm.com) — If you need new appliances, a Whirlpool sale benefiting United Way is coming May 2–3, with large-item pickup at 1488 East Empire Avenue in Benton Harbor. Shoppers can score discounted large and small appliances in St. Joseph, with optional delivery and even installation available this year.
   

3. Tri-City Royalty shines at Blossomtime 2026! (tricityrecord.com) — Benton Harbor residents can look forward to the 120th Grand Floral Parade, where the newly selected 2026 Blossomtime Court of Honor will appear in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor on Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. The court, chosen at recent pageants, will also appear at other festival events like the Blessing of the Blossoms and the Goodwill Tour.
   

4. Water use is a key data center issue. This will get you caught up. (greenbaypressgazette.com) — Benton Harbor is cited alongside Flint as a warning about how oversized water systems can leave residents with high costs, debt, and safety concerns when big users or industries change. The piece explains how rapidly growing data centers in the Great Lakes region, especially Wisconsin, can strain water and energy supplies, complicate clean‑energy goals, and raise PFAS concerns for nearby communities.
   

5. Attorney general hopeful Eli Savit's travel cost taxpayers, records show (detroitnews.com) — A statewide investigation into attorney general candidate Eli Savit’s gas-card use shows one taxpayer-funded fuel purchase tied to a February campaign-related visit to Benton Harbor. Records suggest multiple campaign stops across Michigan, including here, were fueled with a county card, raising legal and ethical questions about using public resources for political travel. Benton Harbor residents may see their city mentioned in this broader scrutiny.
   

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    Sunday April 19
  • Vision Brunch
    Pillar Center, 315 E Main St, Benton Harbor
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Approximately 15 to 20 minutes ago there was a medium size black dog with a blue collar running in our Neighborhood.
    I contacted Berrien Animal Control in case someone reported him missing. I hope the owner finds him. Poor baby. (Nextdoor N Benton Center Rd)
  • Any licensed contractors that can give a free estimate?
    My section of my basement ceiling drywall fell due to water leak, we cannot find the leak still and need a general assessment of the things that… (Nextdoor Miami Road)
  • Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist, MI in Benton Harbor. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Benton Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benton Harbor here.

Ok Benton Harbor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Benton Harbor

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Benton Harbor

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.