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Halloween is Tuesday, and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has some reminders for everyone to stay safe. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us a few precautions should be taken before the trick or treaters head out. “From a

Neighbors Organizing Against Racism is planning its next Michigan Black Summit. Set for February 16 and 17 at the Mendel Center, the event will attract Black leaders from all across Michigan, says group Director Trenton Bowens. “We

A case of West Nile virus has been identified in an animal in Berrien County. The state veterinarian’s office says it was found in a camelid, which is like an alpaca. In late September, the animal became

Enrollment is up to start out the fall at Lake Michigan College. Interim Vice President of Student Affairs James Daniels tells us the preliminary numbers are showing an increase of about 4%. While the enrollment is still

The city of South Haven is notifying drivers the Dyckman Bridge will be closing to traffic Thursday. It says the bridge will be undergoing maintenance from 7 a.m. to about 3 p.m. That will require the bridge

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation designed to ensure drinking water given to children is safe. She was in Flint Wednesday to promote the Filter First bills. “That would require every childcare center and school in Michigan

An Elkhart, Indiana man is charged with open murder after a chase with police that resulted in the death of his passenger. Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz says the incident happened during the early morning hours of

State officials released a statement this morning concerning the confirmation of West Nile Virus (WNV) in an animal in Berrien County. The state’s veterinarian office says it was a 6-year-old camelid that contracted and ultimately died from

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan is taking steps to protect the public from hate crimes and other civil rights violations. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced the formation of the new Civil Rights

A new poll of Michigan residents shows overwhelming support for lowering prescription drug costs and increasing transparency by creating the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Dr. Rob Davidson from the Committee to Protect Health Care says he has

From the Associated Press — A man dressed in black who works for a group specializing in opposition research about Democrats was stopped while climbing a bluff near Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s summer residence in August, according

The city of St. Joseph will be getting a new finance director. At a Tuesday meeting, city commissioners interviewed Benjamin Reynnells for the job. He’s currently the assistant financial services director for Berrien County, a post he’s

St. Joseph Mayor Laura Goos and City Commissioner Lynn Todman attended their final meetings as elected officials in the city this week. Goos and Todman have both opted not to seek re-election next month, and by the

With the elections in a couple of weeks, St. Joseph City Clerk Abbie Bishop has a reminder for residents. Speaking at a meeting this week, Bishop said there will be six candidates for St. Joseph City Commission

How about having your wedding at the Niles Scream Park? That’s just what Ben and Cora Brooks of South Bend did this month. The attraction in Niles tells us organizers of the park met with the couple

A Bangor man is dead following a single vehicle crash in Van Buren County on Tuesday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says it happened in the 64,000 block of County Road 378 between County Road 687

Corewell Health and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department have teamed up to collect unused and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal this Saturday as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Corewell says there will

The Curious Kids Museum in downtown St. Joseph is back on its feet after a fire that destroyed about half of its exhibits last year. Museum Director Lori Marciniak tells us they’ve still got plenty of work

More than $330,000 in road construction grants are coming to Berrien County communities through the state’s Community Service Infrastructure Fund program. It focuses on communities with populations of less than 10,000. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office announced this

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the Michigan Senate that would redefine child neglect and abuse, allowing parents to give their children more independence. One of the bill’s co-sponsors, state Senator Ed McBroom, says common sense needs

The Michigan House could take up legislation this week that will give control of energy project permits to the state Public Service Commission. This means it would take power away from local governments. Harrison Richards with the

Some gun owners in Michigan met last week to continue advocating for legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of convicted domestic abusers. Two bills recently approved by the Michigan Senate would prevent convicted domestic

NFL – National Football League – Week 7 Yesterday Minnesota Vikings 22, San Francisco 49ers 17 Vikings 22, 49ers 17 – Vikings outlast 49ers 22-17 with 2 Cousins-Addison TDs and 2 late interceptions by Bynum Kirk Cousins

St. Joseph City Commissioners have granted a tax abatement to a pet food manufacturer moving into a building at 211 Kerth Street. If that sounds familiar, that’s because commissioners already did so in July, but then had

From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer ripped into Michigan State University on Monday, accusing the school of “no clear unified leadership” amid rancor on the governing board and other unflattering incidents. Whitmer’s statement came after

A new partnership in South Haven is offering start-up help to entrepreneurs who need a little guidance. Debi Howe is the director of the South Haven Region Business Hub, which connects entrepreneurs with mentors who can answer