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Set for June 24 is the 26th annual SHOUT for South Haven Cottage Walk. Chair Patricia Sheppard tells us they seek out the owners of interesting or beautiful homes and ask if they’ll be part of the

The South Haven Area Community Foundation has awarded $72,000 to 24 non-profits to help support educational, cultural, art, and youth programs and projects in the South Haven area. Its South Haven High School student affiliate, Youth Advisory

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has gotten an update on efforts to expand broadband internet in the community from Mercury Broadband, a fiber and fixed wireless provider. Speaking to commissioners last week, Mercury’s Scott Clark said

46 new Michigan State Police troopers are being assigned to posts throughout the state with their graduation Friday from the 143rd Trooper Recruit School. Among the troopers are four coming to southwest Michigan. Brad Baughman of New

Berrien RESA has recognized seven Berrien County businesses for their efforts to help it in its mission. During its Closing Day Celebration, RESA saluted the seven for their longstanding commitment to the education community by naming them

Congressman Bill Huizenga is among members of the U.S. House seeking to stop the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing rules that could affect the use of gas stoves. The Save Our Gas Stoves Act would block

A familiar face inside The Market is moving on. But, when one door closes, another opens. Nola Roux Casual Cajun Eatery announced on social media that today (Friday, June 9) will be its last day operating in The

Is one man’s trash really another man’s treasure? Michiana residents interested in putting that theory to the test can head to Buchanan this weekend for the annual city-wide garage sale. The sale runs Friday through Sunday, June

The Annual Maker’s Trail Festival is this Saturday at Weko Beach in Bridgman. The event attracts thousands to the beach each year to try out the offerings of local breweries and more. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier

Berrien County Animal Control has gotten some recommendations for improving its operations from a consultant who was in town this year. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, animal shelter manager Ashley Herr said Outcomes

Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey will throw out the first pitch at the Detroit Tigers game on Monday. He tells us retired Chief Deputy Robert Boyce learned of the opportunity for a law enforcement official to throw

The Michigan Department of Transportation is advising drivers there will be nightly double lane closures on eastbound I-94 at Pipestone Road starting this Sunday. The agency says the closures are for bridge repairs. They’ll be in effect

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford to the Michigan Community Corrections Board.  Community Corrections Board members serve in an advisory capacity and they are charged with reviewing and recommending improvements to corrections programs.

The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated its Safe Drinking Water Act order with the city of Benton Harbor. This means the city has done what’s required by the EPA to ensure its drinking water meets safety standards

On May 20, several days after the owner of Orchards Mall in Benton Charter Township reportedly agreed to install sonic anti-bird devices, we visited the mall to document the bird population in one area. On June 8,

The city of South Haven and South Haven Township are holding a forum on housing tonight at South Haven’s L.C. Mohr High School. City Manager Kate Hosier says it starts at 7 pm and will focus with

The 11th annual Benton Harbor Peace Walk will be next Wednesday starting at Benton Harbor High School. Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education Trustee Elnora Gavin tells us it’s a chance for everyone to come together

Berrien County commissioner Chokwe Pitchford has earned the backing of Benton Township in his effort to curb gun violence in the community. On Tuesday, Township trustees voted to support Pitchford in his application for funding from the

Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad will be in Chicago Thursday to receive the Richard M. Daley Water Equity Award from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. He told city commissioners this week the city’s efforts

It will soon be illegal to hold a cell phone while driving in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the anti-distracted driving bill into law this week. Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us his department is ready