Everyone’s being reminded of the importance of getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases this February. Berrien County Health Department community health services supervisor Dionne Rigozzi tells us those who are sexually active and not in a monogamous
An Adopt A Beach cleanup event is planned at Weko Beach in Bridgman for this spring. The city says volunteers will pick up trash at the beach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 20. Those
The final defendant in a federal guns case out of Benton Harbor has been convicted. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten says 22-year-old Earl Austin IV of Benton Harbor has been found guilty by a jury of two counts
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has announced some new programs to promote the region and better serve its members. President Arthur Havlicek tells us the organization is creating the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Foundation, a non-profit. Currently,
When the 2024 Michigan Black Summit kicked off Friday in Benton Harbor, attendees received a recorded welcome message from a special speaker. Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent in a video to begin the two-day gathering. “As governor, I
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging’s Computer Learning Center at the Campus for Creative Aging will have a special guest instructor next week. It will welcome Ms. Wheelchair USA, Fanchon “Fannie” Pierce, for a program on
The effort to raise funds for a new playground at Silver Beach County Park is about 72% complete. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this week, Parks Director Jill Adams said the fundraising will continue
Businesses and individuals from around the region have been honored with the 2024 Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Business Recognition Awards. Announced at the annual breakfast on Friday, the awards are intended to honor those businesses that have
A new partnership to offer paid apprenticeships to high school students in Berrien County has been announced. Lake Michigan College, Berrien RESA, and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber have teamed up for the Berrien Talent Collaborative, a
President Biden. CREDIT: Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (NEW YORK) — President Joe Biden is heading to East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday to mark one year since a train derailment spilled hazardous materials and toxins
DETROIT (AP) — Last fall’s contentious United Auto Workers’ strike changed Ford’s relationship with the union to the point where it will “think carefully” about where it builds future vehicles, Ford’s top executive said Thursday. CEO Jim
Tax credits could soon be coming to volunteer firefighters and first responders. Under the legislation authored by state Representative Graham Filler, firefighters or EMS personnel working at least ten hours a month would get $$2,500 tax credits.
A meeting will be held this month for the Lincoln Township Board of Trustees to establish the next township budget. Township Supervisor Dick Stauffer tells us trustees went over the some of the numbers this week. Anything
NCAAWBB – Women’s College Basketball Last Night (4) Iowa 106, Michigan 89 (6) NC State 59, (16) Notre Dame 43 (4) Iowa 106, Michigan 89 – Clark sets NCAA women’s career scoring and Iowa single-game mark Caitlin
The latest proposal for the development of the Nye’s Apple Barn property at 3151 Niles Road in St. Joseph Township has been tabled by the St. Joseph Township Planning Commission. Previously, property owner John Nye had proposed
New infrastructure to support electric vehicles is coming to Benton Harbor. The Michigan Infrastructure Office and the Michigan Department of Transportation have announced nearly $23 million has been awarded to more than 40 locations across the state
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has hired a new medical examiner. The board in 2018 contracted with Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker School of Medicine to provide the service with Joyce deJong as the medical examiner.
The city of Benton Harbor and the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan are planning a Fair Housing Workshop for this month. The city says the workshop will be on February 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Early voting for the February 27 primary will begin across Berrien County this Saturday. Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler tells us there will be two early voting locations. They are Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor for
St. Joseph Public Schools Superintendent Jenny Fee could be leaving the community. In a message to the district this week, Fee said she’s under consideration for the job of superintendent at Forest Hills Public Schools in Grand
Southwest Michigan has had some warmer than usual weather this month, and that could be affecting its fruit crops. Bill Shane is a fruit specialist with the MSU Extension office in Benton Harbor. He tells us when
Voters in Van Buren County will be able to start casting ballots in the February 27 primary on Saturday. The Van Buren County Clerk’s office says thanks to a 2022 state constitutional amendment, voters now have three
Are you being financially faithful to your partner? Bankrate senior industry analyst Ted Rossman says many are not. “It’s actually on the rise too because young adults are really driving this trend,” Rossman said. “Two-thirds of Gen
Michigan’s small business owners are losing optimism. According to a new survey from the Small Business Association of Michigan, only 50% of owners feel optimistic about the next six months. That’s down 7% from last year. President
New legislation would require education on organ donation for ninth graders in Michigan public schools. The one hour of instruction would teach students about organ, eye, and tissue donation, plus the donor registry. Patrick Wells-O’Brien with Gift
Gyamfi Prince / 500px/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Fish, sea turtles, elephants, sharks, shorebirds and more of the world’s migratory species are in dire decline, according to the first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report from
Michigan is being hit with a second wave of winter illnesses. Dr. Gretchen Newman is an infectious disease specialist with the Detroit Medical Center. She says the first wave was around the holidays, and the second is
NFL – Gunfire at Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration kills 1 and wounds nearly two-dozen, The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration has become the latest backdrop for a mass shooting as gunfire sent fans scrambling for cover
The Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative has kicked off its annual Peanut Butter Drive. The goal is to collect 6,000 jars of peanut butter to distribute to food pantry members and the families they serve throughout the
Starting Thursday is the Y Country Cares St. Jude Radiothon. Each year, the 97.5 Y Country crew holds the event to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which treats children battling cancer for free. Y
