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 this past week, animal shelter manager Ashley Herr
Set for June 17 is the first ever Niles Pride Festival. Organizer Hailey Colpitts tells us she helped form the Niles Pride Committee, which is staging the event at Riverfront Park from 7 to 9 p.m. She
Posters and yard signs promoting the new 988 Crisis Hotline are being made available to the community by the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The group’s Trent Watford tells us the hotline has been promoted since the
The northbound US-31 repaving project in Berrien County is moving into its next phase on Monday as northbound traffic will be shifted to the southbound lanes and several northbound ramps will be closed. The Michigan Department of
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
A donation of more than 100 books has been made to kindergarten students at the Benton Harbor Discovery Enrichment Center by the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor. Rotary President Lisa Cripps-Downey tells us the Rotary used
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have granted a special use permit to Corewell Health for its new Center for Better Health and Wellness at 145 West Main Street. At a meeting this past week, commissioners signed off on
The Greater Bridgman Area Council for Growth and Advancement is reflecting on a busy year of activities as held its annual meeting in late May. CGA President John Bonkoske tells us they went over recent accomplishments as
Southwestern Michigan College is conducting a nationwide search for a new full-time head coach to lead its women’s basketball program. Current coach Jeanine Wasielewski notified the SMC administration last week she’s accepted another coaching position and will
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
Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network in Cassopolis has found a new way to combat opioid overdoses with the distribution of naloxone. It’s gotten a naloxone vending machine. Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator EJ McAndrew tells us Wayne State University
Legislation from Congressman Bill Huizenga aims to make it easier for startup businesses to attract investment by revising who may be considered an accredited investor by the SEC for participating in private offerings of securities. He tells
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
Those experiencing emergency medical situations in the St. Joseph area will soon have better facilities to be treated at. Officials at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph unveiled its new emergency department to members of the
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
Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today’s episode, Andrew Green reviews The Boogeyman, which is a movie now in theaters. This is a horror picture based on a short story by Stephen King. It’s about
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,
Lev Radin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Wildfire smoke from Canada has clouded much of the Northeast, leaving millions of Americans exposed to unhealthy levels of particulate matter. Here’s what you need to know on
Another Air Quality Action Day is in effect for millions of people in Michigan due to the smoke that has drifted over the state from wildfires in Canada. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
