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State Releases COVID Numbers For Friday

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Michigan is reporting 1,193 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 573,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were ten

County Commissioner Previews Broadband Survey

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A survey to learn detailed information regarding the availability of broadband internet around Berrien County will officially launch next week, but you can take it now. During Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Teri Freehling

SMC Board Approves Slight Tuition Increase

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Tuition at Southwestern Michigan College is going up slightly. During Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, a tuition hike of 1%, or $1.25 per contact hour, for in-district students was approved. There will also be

State Releases COVID Numbers For Thursday

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Michigan is reporting 1,284 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 572,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were 75

County Mobile Alert System Tested Successfully

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A test of Berrien County’s emergency alert systems was done this past Friday, although some residents have been wondering why they didn’t receive it. The county switched from the emergency sirens to the mobile device-based Integrated Public

South Haven Considering A Social District

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The city of South Haven is looking at the possibility of establishing a social district. Legislation signed last year by Governor Gretchen Whitmer allows communities to set them up as common drinking areas. South Haven City Manager

Road Department Director On Leave

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The director of the Berrien County Road Department is on leave, although county officials won’t provide many more details. Jason Latham was placed on leave late last week, with Berrien County Board of Commissioners Chair Mac Elliott