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Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on the set of ‘Star Wars: Starfighter.’ (Ed Miller/Lucasfilm) Fans will be able to visit a galaxy far, far away in IMAX. Disney and Lucasfilm have announced that the original 1977 Star Wars film, as well as the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, are set to debut on IMAX screens in 70mm film in 2027. The original film will be presented in IMAX for the first time ever, whether it be digital or on film, in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

WAY BACK WHEN for Weds., September 9, 2026 1789 House of Representatives recommends the adoption by the states of 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten were adopted, becoming the Bill of Rights. 1895 The ABC, American Bowling Congress is formed. Its sole purpose was to promote the sport. The ABC joined 3 other groups to form the US Bowling Congress in 1995, 100 years after the ABC was formed. 1965 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is established.

The South Haven City Council has rejected a proposed ordinance to rezone a property at 120 Baseline Road, where a developer is proposing a manufactured home community of 24 units. At a Tuesday meeting, council once again heard from a long line of residents opposed to the plan from property owner Eric Rothner, who has said he already has parties lined up and willing to move into the modular homes.

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a tax abatement for a project to transform part of the former All Phase Electric building at 875 Riverview Drive into new office space. Commissioners heard Tuesday from property owner Eric Hansen, who has announced plans to turn about 20,000 square feet of the building into enough space for about 80 office workers.

From the Associated Press — With time running out to save the Great Lakes’ whitefish from a deadly mussel invasion, Michigan officials have a moonshot plan to pluck fish from Lake Michigan and breed them in captivity. With sustained money, effort and luck, the fish’s offspring could one day help repopulate the lake after humans quell the mussels that have pushed the lake’s wild whitefish to near-collapse.

Present Pillars in Benton Harbor is planning a special celebration for the fall season. The organization says for the fourth year, the Present Pillars Foundation is bringing families, businesses, and community partners together for Harbor Horror Night — a family-friendly trunk or treat. Everyone’s invited to Union Field, behind Discount Tire on Napier Avenue, on Saturday, October 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the fun.

The West Michigan industrial economy continues to exhibit a positive business environment for the seventh consecutive month in the latest report by Grand Valley State University economist Dr. Brian Long. Long says despite many challenges facing the economy, he’s seeing business confidence in 2026 being “noticeably better” than in 2025. However, he adds there are many variables that could sour the economic picture quickly.

The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding drivers about the importance of obeying construction zone signs after its staff ran into trouble trying to film a video about that very subject. The commission on Tuesday posted behind the scenes video of HR Director Linnea Rader out at County Road 687 in Hartford Township trying to film a PSA about obeying Road Closed signs while drivers do just the opposite.

The summer paid parking program in downtown St. Joseph is now concluded for the year. With Labor Day past us, the city notified residents on Tuesday that parking is now free in all spaces throughout the downtown. This was the second summer for the paid parking program, which was greatly scaled back from the previous year after residents and businesses complained about the 2025 launch.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says the man who was shot by an officer last week during a confrontation in Benton Township remains hospitalized after being arraigned on Tuesday. The department says it responded to the access drive near the Home Depot off Pipestone Road on Friday after receiving a report about a man firing a gun at a woman. The suspect, who has been identified as 46-year-old Peter H.