Thomas appointed mayor of St. Joseph
Brook Thomas is the new mayor of St. Joseph. On Monday night, those elected to the St. Joseph City Commission last week took their seats and the body held an organizational meeting. The first order of business
Brook Thomas is the new mayor of St. Joseph. On Monday night, those elected to the St. Joseph City Commission last week took their seats and the body held an organizational meeting. The first order of business
South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Jennifer Sistrunk has been recognized as the CVB Star of the Year by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. She received the honor last week at the group’s
South Haven Area Emergency Services responded to a house fire Monday. It happened at a two-story home on County Road 380 near 58th Street in Geneva Township around 12:15 p.m. SHAES says water had to be shuttled
Taking place all this week at Roger’s Foodland in St. Joseph is 97.5 Y Country’s 27th annual Stuff a Truck food and fundraiser. Y Country’s Paul Layendecker tells us the event supports the Southwest Michigan Community Action
Berrien County Commissioner Rayonte Bell is reflecting on what he learned during three days of sessions at the Michigan Association of Counties Conference last month. The association held its annual event in Kalamazoo, marking the first time
This month brings the 20th anniversary of the Michigan Tobacco Quitlink. Formerly known as the Quitline, the service helps people quit smoking by connecting them with counselors. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services public health consultant
The city of Benton Harbor has marked a second year of meeting state and federal standards for lead in the water. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says the most recent testing for lead
A police officer is recovering and a suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Hagar Township Monday. Michigan State Police tell us it happened in the 43,000 block of Bundy Road in Hagar Township around 12:30
Michigan State Police are investigating after an officer involved shooting in Berrien County Monday. The shooting occurred on Bundy Road in Hagar Township. The MSP says the Coloma Township Police Department and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department
Republican state Representative James DeSana is calling for Michigan Attorney General Nesse Nessel to be impeached. DeSana has introduced articles of impeachment in a House resolution, co-sponsored by several other representatives. They include Joseph Fox and Matt
Saturday was National Lung Cancer Screening Day. Doctors say if you’ve smoked and are over 50, you may want to consider getting your lungs screened. Dr. Timothy Mullett is with the Commission on Cancer and told us
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s is investigating malicious destruction that allegedly took place in the 49000 block of 24th Avenue on Lower Jeptha Lake. Sheriff Daniel Abbott says his office was called Sunday afternoon to a report
More charging access for electric cars is coming to Michigan. Recently passed legislation aims to expand Michigan’s infrastructure for charging stations. The bill allows charging station operators to re-sell electricity to electric car owners without requiring them
NBC/Will Heath Timothée Chalamet, star of the upcoming film Wonka, kicked off his second Saturday Night Live hosting gig to express his joy that actors could finally promote their latest projects with a song about the strike,
Sgt. Andrew P. Southard, 27, of Apache Junction, Arizona; Sgt. Cade M. Wolfe, 24, of Mankato, Minnesota; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R. Dwyer, 38 of Clarksville, Tennessee; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes, 34, of
NFL – National Football League – Week 10 Yesterday Detroit Lions 41, Los Angeles Chargers 38 Indianapolis Colts 10, New England Patriots 6 Lions 41, Chargers 38 – Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson’s last-second
Cornerstone Alliance is hailing Michigan House passage of legislation to give a tax break to large data centers. Group President Rob Cleveland tells us the legislation would exempt data center equipment from the use tax and sales
South Haven High School has been highlighted by the Education Trust Midwest for its efforts to help students succeed coming out of the pandemic. It’s been identified as a Building the Hope School by the group. Education
A 34-year-old Benton Harbor man is dead following a chase with police early Sunday. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says it all started on M-139 at Napier Avenue around 2 a.m. Officers with the Benton Township Police
The South Haven City Council has selected the design for the 2024 through 2027 beach parking stickers. At a meeting this past week, City Manager Kate Hosier said a committee consisting of the mayor, the mayor pro
Michigan State Police say now is the time to prepare for dangerous winter weather. This is Winter Hazards Awareness Week, and MSP spokesperson Lauren Thompson tells us everyone should have their cars inspected and prepare an emergency
Wahmhoff Farms in Gobles is preparing to load up hundreds of Christmas trees this month so they can be sent to military personnel as part of the Trees for Troops program. The farm’s Betsy Wahmhoff-Perales tells us
Some big winter events are coming up in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us three are happening on November 17. They are Luminaries, Window Wonderland, and Countdown to New Year. Luminaries will illuminate
ABC News (KEY WEST, Fla.) — Roughly 30 miles off the coast of Key West, Florida, sits a ship called The Dare. Its exact location is a closely guarded secret because, deep below the crystal-clear water, through hundreds
A plan to connect the city of Benton Harbor’s water system to St. Joseph during a water plant project in 2025 is on hold as city commissioners seek more information. At a meeting this past week, Benton
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help jail inmates reenter society as they’re released. Michigan Works Director of Offender Services Steve
From the Associated Press — A man accused of breaking into a home and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in southwestern Michigan is out of prison after 35 years after authorities agreed that he was wrongly convicted.
State Representative Pauline Wendzel has introduced legislation seeking to ensure that green energy projects use ethically sourced components. Her office says the legislation ensures that in order to receive any taxpayer dollars, the components used in the
Lake Michigan College will hold International Education Week this coming week with free events for students, faculty, staff, and the community. LMC’s Internationalization Committee says student activist and speaker Jacob Breit will participate throughout the week. He
South Haven is getting a federal grant of $27.6 million for water system work. City Manager Kate Hosier tells us the funds from the Environmental Protection Agency will mean several projects, including lead line replacements, a water