The Allegan County Community Foundation has announced more than $346,000 in scholarships to more than 140 students in Allegan and Van Buren counties. The scholarships are going to graduating high school seniors, returning college students, and adult
The New Heights CCDA only has about $50,000 left to go to reach its $1.3 million goal for a new laundry hub and community center in Benton Heights. Director Chris Britton tells us the AEP Foundation made
Grants to help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes are going to Cass County and the city of Dowagiac from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. It’s announced $5.5 million in Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting
From the Associated Press — Prosecutors in Michigan have filed criminal charges against individuals they say took and tampered with voting machines. Prosecutors say those charged worked to illegally take five vote tabulators from various Michigan counties.
The boil water advisory for Lincoln Township, Royalton Township, and part of St. Joseph Township has been lifted. The city of St. Joseph has released the following: “The Boil Water Advisory issued for portions of the St.
Petter Sandell/Getty Images (HAITI) — While the whereabouts of an American nurse and her young child reportedly kidnapped in Haiti late last week are still a mystery, the alarming surge of abductions taking place in the country
The Moody on the Market 40 Under 40 list for 2023 is now published. Common among this year’s roster is a strong passion for community involvement and making a difference for others. The 40 Under 40 program
FS Productions/Getty Images (FLORIDA) — Cases of leprosy are rising in Florida, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the disease is still rare in the U.S. — with just 159 cases reported in
Republican Congressman Tim Walberg is not pleased about the plans by Ford Motor Company to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall. Ford will be working with a Chinese company, and Walberg says that is what
Congressman Bill Huizenga says an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is on the table as the U.S. House investigates the Biden family’s finances. He says there’s been too much stonewalling from federal agencies as they look
The boil water advisory remains in effect for Lincoln Township, Royalton Township, and part of St. Joseph Township. St. Joseph Water Plant Supervisor Jack Alimenti tells us the city noticed a significant drop in water pressure in
Jack Berman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The shooting happened around 1 a.m. outside the Logan Square Shopping Center in Lansing, Michigan, according to police. At least nine mass shootings rocked cities across the nation over the weekend, leaving
Coming up this month will be two events at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven to highlight everyone’s role in keeping the Great Lakes clean. The museum’s Ashley Deming tells us the Rain Gutter Regatta will
A Decatur woman has been arraigned on a charge of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult after prosecutors say she stole money from a family member in a residential care facility. The Michigan Attorney General’s office says 61-year-old
A man arrested last year for a 1995 murder in Van Buren County has been found guilty. Juan Luis Solis-Reyna was arrested in Mexico last October for the murder of Jose Cruz Armijo-Arreguin. The Van Buren County
The boil water advisory remains in effects for Lincoln Township, Royalton Township, and part of St. Joseph Township. The St. Joseph Department of Public Works says the city water department found a major water main break on
Part of Marquette Woods Road in Lincoln Township is closed this week. The Berrien County Road Department says Marquette Woods between South Roosevelt Road and Cleveland Avenue is shut down to traffic due to the water main
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled the life without parole sentence given to Efran Paredes in his murder case will stand. The court last week issued an opinion holding Berrien County Judge Charles LaSata was not
A 25-year-old man from Mexico has drowned in a pond in Van Buren County. The sheriff’s office says he was with other people when they fell out of a boat into the water in the pond in
Two South Haven Area Emergency Services officers had to swim 50 yards in Lake Michigan to help a boater who was having health issues last week. The boater was then taken to Bronson South Haven Hospital to
South Haven police are looking for information on the man who abandoned 11 puppies behind the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Blue Star Highway last week. Surveillance video from the church has been released showing the
Residents in the South portion of the Twin Cities metro area will be boiling their drinking water at least until Tuesday, according to the latest update from St. Joseph Water Department officials. The big water main break
A new drug treatment program could be coming to the Berrien County Jail. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners was told this week a resolution to implement the program will forwarded to the board from the county’s
Lake Michigan College has partnered with Arizona State University to provide students with a better transfer experience. LMC Registrar Sara Skinner tells us they’ll use the MyPath2ASU program to help LMC students transfer to ASU. MyPath2ASU is
Set for August 5 will be a Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House in Niles. Niles History Center Director Christina Arseneau tells us Fort St. Joseph, located along the St. Joseph River, was built by the French
Walk-in vaccinations clinics for children will be held by the Berrien County Health Department throughout August. Berrien County Deputy Health Officer Candi Gabrielse tells us these are the first walk-in clinics with extended hours the department has
The Berrien Community Foundation is preparing to host Backpacks for Good in August, giving away around 2,500 backpacks loaded with school supplies to students throughout Berrien County. Program Director Susan Matheny tells us there will be giveaway
The First Church of God in St. Joseph is planning an expansion. St. Joseph City Commissioners heard this week that the church is making an addition that would require a zoning change. Pastor David Colp told us
The city of St. Joseph has amended its boil water advisory, issued on Saturday morning. The city of St. Joseph has released the following: The boil notice issued today has been amended as follows: The boil water
Coming back to Benton Harbor after a decades-long absence is “The Fastest Male and Female on the Streets” track meet. The event is set for August 12 at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park and will include
