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County Approves Red Arrow Highway Project

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved the latest resurfacing project for Red Arrow Highway in Chikaming Township, but not without some discussion. During a meeting this week, Commissioner Ezra Scott suggested tabling the resolution authorizing

Whiteford Nursing Legislation Passes Senate

Legislation from state Representative Mary Whiteford that expands the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists to allow them to practice to the full extent of their training has been approved by the Michigan Senate. Whiteford

Trolling With The Troops On Saturday

Saturday brings the annual Trolling with the Troops event in St. Joseph. Volunteers are taking veterans out into Lake Michigan on their boats for a fishing trip. Along for the ride will be state Representative Pauline Wendzel,

County Board Discusses Red Arrow Highway Project

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved the latest resurfacing project for Red Arrow Highway in Chikaming Township, but not without some discussion. During a Thursday meeting, Commissioner Ezra Scott suggested tabling the resolution authorizing the

172 New COVID-19 Cases For Thursday

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Michigan for Thursday continued to be fewer than 200 with 172. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there has been a statewide pandemic total of 893,002 cases.

Spectrum, Beaumont To Merge

Spectrum Health and Beaumont are planning a merger that would create Michigan’s largest health system and employer. Oakland University President Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz said the merger combines two administrative functions, which could lead to lower costs

State Lawmakers Urge Passage Of Dream Act

This week marks the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision allowing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, to continue. State Representative Mary Cavanaugh of Redford says the ruling only specified that the