How is Lake Michigan being affected by climate change? That was the subject of a presentation by the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties this week in St. Joseph. League of Women Voters Lake
Berrien County has completed the purchase of land in Niles Township next to Madeline Bertrand County Park, expanding the 121 acre park by 32 acres. The county used a $300,000 state grant to make the purchase for
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former Vice President Mike Pence doubled down Thursday on his controversial remarks aimed at Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s decision to take parental leave. The former vice president, thought to be a contender
Michigan’s civil rights law has officially been expanded to include the LGBTQ+ community. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. “This bipartisan law reaffirms and expands legal protection for sexual orientation, gender
Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit is officially running for sheriff. He is seeking to succeed Sheriff Paul Bailey, who will retire later this year before the end of his term in 2024. Heit is also seeking to
When Stevensville native and weather enthusiast Nate Voytovick bought his first drone camera just over six years ago, he had no idea what kind of storm was headed his way. Shortly after creating the Nates Dronography Facebook
Two internet service providers have sent in their applications for state broadband grants in Berrien County. Speaking to colleagues Thursday, Berrien County Commissioner Teri Freehling said Berrien isn’t the only county seeking those funds through the ROBIN
Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren and YouthBuild of Benton Harbor are inviting individuals 16-24 years old to participate in the Youth Spring Bash on Friday, March 24 at the the Next Level Tech Center,
Sky Ferguson Thornburg (NEW YORK) — Giant hail has fallen in parts of Texas on Thursday as severe weather — including at least one confirmed tornado — hits the state. The National Weather Service Fort Worth warned
Elementary age girls will be at Lake Michigan College this weekend to learn about STEM subjects, courtesy of Whirlpool and the Council on Women and Technology. Whirlpool’s Pamela Wise-Martinez tells us the Girls and STEM event is
Residents of Benton Harbor could be getting $700 credits to help them get caught up with water bills not paid since issues with lead lines were discovered. At a meeting of the city Personnel and Finance Committee
Coming this summer to downtown St. Joseph will be the new Wednesday Night Market, a hybrid of the regular farmers market and the Artisan Fair. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us this is a way to
From the Associated Press — Democrats in the Michigan Senate approved a 11-bill gun safety package Thursday that includes red flag laws and requirements for safe storage and universal background checks. A mass shooting at Michigan State
From the Associated Press — Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Thursday that will permanently outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state. The Michigan Supreme Court ruled last year
What if every student, teacher and staff member spent their day focusing on education? What if they didn’t have to be distracted by facility issues or preventable technology challenges? These are among the questions Lakeshore Public Schools is
Benton Harbor-based engineering firm Wightman has received an award for its work to remove an old dam in the Dowagiac River in Niles. Wightman received the Engineering Merit Award for its work on the Pucker Street Dam
Drug deaths are on the rise in Southwest Michigan. According to a preliminary report from the state Medical Examiner’s office, in Berrien County, drug-related deaths doubled from 2021’s totals. For 2022 and the first two months of
Siena Heights University and Lake Michigan College will host an open house celebrating 40 years of partnership this month. The two have teamed up so LMC students can take classes not available locally. Lake Michigan College was
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is planning to seek additional support for the development of the Lakeview Trail, which is planned to run along M-63 near the Whirlpool headquarters and Harbor Shores. Commissioner Jim Curran told
This could be a record breaking year for cruising the Great Lakes. “We’re expecting another great year of growth for cruising both here on the Great Lakes and along the entire St. Lawrence River corridor,” says Travel
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords of Arizona held a gun safety rally with state lawmakers at the Michigan Capitol yesterday. Giffords served in the U.S. House from 2006 until 2012 and survived an assassination
The Great Lakes is getting great attention in President Biden’s latest proposed budget. $7.4-billion in discretionary funding would to go the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works program, and for the Detroit District, over $159-million has
After the St. Joseph Township Planning Commission voted against recommending a Planned Unit Development at the Nye’s Apple Barn property in February, the township board of Trustees opted to not immediately take up the issue due to
A Bridgman special education teacher has been honored by Berrien RESA with its Excellence in Education Award for the year. For 19 years, the parent advisory committee at RESA has saluted those teachers who make a difference
The Lincoln Township Planning Commission is considering a local ordinance to cover marijuana businesses, just in case such an ordinance is needed. The commission’s Marc Florian told the Lincoln Township Board of Trustees Tuesday although the township
Berrien County Youth Fair officials have announced the 2023 lineup of entertainment acts for the 77th Berrien County Youth Fair, which will run Aug 14-19 with the theme of “Summer Safari.” Two of country music’s most loved
After Michigan Senate Democrats proceeded with repealing the state’s Right to Work law this week, they moved right into a vote to reinstate the state’s prevailing wage law. Speaking out against both moves was state Senator Aric
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is holding off on officially starting the search for a new superintendent. At a meeting this week, trustees debated whether to post the position or to continue on with
Unlike the recently closed Palisades nuclear plant near Covert, Michigan, the Cook Nuclear Plant at Bridgman is running strong and likely to ask for another 20-year license renewal. Their primary role is to protect the health and
Two suspects are facing charges after shots fired and a chase in South Haven early Wednesday. The South Haven Police Department tells us it started around 2 a.m. on Michigan Avenue when shots were reported at a
