More than $13 million is being sought for projects in Berrien and Cass counties by Congressman Tim Walberg. His office tells us he’s submitted his allotted community projects to the House Appropriations Committee. Among the items is
How about turning part of the bluff in downtown St. Joseph into waystation for migrating monarch butterflies? That’s what’s going to be done following action this past week by St. Joseph City Commissioners. They heard from Ann
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Thousands of guns — including numerous assault-style rifles and “ghost guns” — were surrendered in a single day over the weekend across the state of New York in exchange for gift cards,
Back in 2020, a group of architecture students from Andrews University joined forces with the City of Buchanan and its residents to create A Vision For Buchanan. As part of the project, the groups studied the St.
The southwest Michigan housing market picked up steam in March after slowing down in January and February. However, at the close of the first quarter of 2023, the numbers show the market is no longer as red
The southwest Michigan housing market picked up steam in March after slowing down in January and February. However, at the close of the first quarter of 2023, the numbers show the market is no longer as red
A new program at Southwestern Michigan College aims to help new students be better prepared for the college experience. SMC Dean of Student Development Katie Hannah tells us Roadrunner Ready is a five week course during the
Lovers of vinyl records ought to enjoy an event planned for May 14 at Lake Michigan College. It’s the first Southwest Michigan Record Show, to take place at the Mendel Center. Organizer Jeremy Bonfiglio tells us there’s
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved some additions to a street resurfacing project planned for this year. At a meeting this past week, city commissioners signed off on a change order adding more streets to what was
Exhibitor handbooks are now available for the 2023 Berrien County Youth Fair. Books and entry forms can be picked up at the fair office in Berrien Springs, all Berrien County public libraries, the Berrien County 4H office,
A fifth grade teacher at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in St. Joseph is the recipient of an award from You Can Lend A Hand, an organization that supports Catholic schools throughout northern Indiana and
There’s a new chief deputy at the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. Greg Sanders took over the position two weeks ago following the retirement of Robert Boyce. Sanders tells us he started with the department in 1996 and
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been briefed on a new program that could help homeowners who have fallen behind on payments to stay in their homes. The county Finance Committee this week heard from Treasurer
The Avenue Family Network is holding a special fundraiser ahead of Mother’s Day to help support survivors of domestic violence. Chief Strategy Officer Robin McGinnis tells us money raised will go toward supporting the Cora Lamping Center,
Araya Doheny/Getty Images The upcoming long-in-the-works Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet may have found its Joan Baez. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Monica Barbaro, who appeared in the blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, is in talks to play the legendary folk singer in the James Mangold-directed
A grant of $975,000 has been awarded to Benton Harbor for the cleanup of Ox Creek. This latest piece of funding comes from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through its Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience
Students around Michigan are encouraged to take a safe and healthy route to school this Wednesday as part of Bike and Roll to School Day. The event is being promoted by Safe Routes to School at the
Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave the keynote address at the commencement ceremony for the Oakland University College of Arts and Sciences Friday. She told students the future is wide open. “Maybe your paths will lead you to public
Anna Rose Ulrath, 54, of Bangor Township passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich. Anna was born Nov. 6, 1968, in Goshen, Ind., the daughter of Robert and Emily Dean.
Beer, wine, and seltzers will be sold to the public inside Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo this fall pending the approval of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Western Michigan University board of trustees yesterday approved the plan
Over Christmas weekend in 2022, a widespread power outage in Benton Harbor caused a pipe to burst and rain inches of water throughout the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Elks Lodge. Due to the power and internet outage, Elks
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has accepted a grant to pay for new playground equipment at Silver Beach County Park. The $850,000 SPARK grant from the state will be matched with $259,000 in county funds for
With funding sources mostly secured, the Dowagiac Area History Museum is enlisting help from the public to get a new expansion project over the finish line. The museum is seeking to add a Collections Storage Addition to
Six suspects are facing charges as part of a Michigan Attorney General investigation into a crash-related auto insurance scam. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday the ring is led by Michael Angelo of New Jersey. He allegedly
Google Maps (PITTSBURGH, Penn.) — A school district in Pennsylvania is proposing starting classes later in the morning to improve the physical health and mental well-being of students. Upper St. Clair School District — a suburb of
The Michigan Maritime Museum’s signature ship, Friends Good Will, will set sail for Holland next week to be there for the Tulip Time Festival. The museum’s Claire Herhold tells us Friends Good Will has made the trip
More than $13 million is being sought for projects in Berrien and Cass counties by Congressman Tim Walberg. His office tells us he’s submitted his allotted community projects to the House Appropriations Committee. Among the items is
There’s been a change of plans from Consumers Energy when it comes to a high voltage power line it’s planning to build in Van Buren County. The plan was to build the line through part of Paw
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has opted not to apply for a $2 million U.S. Justice Department grant designed to reduce violence. At a Thursday meeting, U.S. Attorney Mark Totten told commissioners the grant could be
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — A teenager has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Black transgender woman in Atlanta, police said. Officers responded to reports of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound
