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Whirlpool will welcome girls from schools all over Berrien County to Lake Michigan College next week for a technology camp. It says Camp Infinity is being held in partnership with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology.

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is making a push to get a new 911 tower constructed in south county ahead of the deadline following some setbacks. County Administrator Brian Dissette tells us the first site selected

Set for August 2 is a community garden tour in Benton Harbor. Mosaic CCDA Director Gabrielle Engle tells us there’s been a movement in recent years to turn empty lots into gardens for everyone to enjoy. “There’s

Berrien County could see the expansion of broadband internet availability take off early next year. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday heard from Midwest Energy and Communications Chief Technology Officer Terry Rubenthaler about what’s planned

Two Michigan State Police troopers who were involved in a chase and shooting Wednesday night that took them from Niles to South Bend are on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. State police say a

The latest phone scam in Van Buren County has the scammers dropping some names to trick their would-be victims. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says it’s getting reports of people being called and told there are

Joseph Alfonso is making a second run for Michigan’s Fourth District congressional seat. The Democrat tells us he ran in the last election, gaining valuable experience. He says he believes this second campaign can build on that

Police have identified a man killed following a chase that started in Niles on Wednesday as 32-year-old Joshua Ringle of South Bend. Indiana State Police say officers in Niles tried to pull Ringle over for a traffic

The latest recall language against Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education Trusteee Trenton Bowens has been approved by the Berrien County Election Commission. The commission this week determined the language submitted by Elnora Gavin is clear

This is for people who’ve dreamed of having a beer at their favorite college stadium. Governor Whitmer has signed legislation that allows liquor licenses to be issued for sporting venues at public universities. Representative Graham Filler introduced

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A man has died after a police chase that started in Niles and ended with a crash in downtown South Bend last night. The Indiana State Police say officers in Michigan tried to stop the man for

$1.1 million in grants from the state’s Going PRO Talent Fund have been secured by Michigan Works Berrien, Cass, Van Buren for 16 southwest Michigan employers to train their workers. Michigan Works Business Solutions Director Mark O’Reilly

The Van Buren County Road Commission is advising drivers it will be spraying for weeds along roads this summer. The Daltons, an Indiana-based company, will be doing the spraying throughout the county to help keep roads easily

The Region IV Area Agency on Aging has been recognized with two national awards at the USAging 48th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Area Agency on Aging tells us it won the

A farm house on M-140 is a total loss after a fire Wednesday. Sister Lakes Fire Department Chief Anthony Lozada tells us firefighters were dispatched to 2054 South M-140 around 3:45 p.m. They arrived to find the

Set for August 3 through August 6 is the Niles RiverFest. Event coordinator TJ Martin with the Riverfront Optimist Club of Niles tells us they’ll have four days packed with music and fun at Riverfront Park downtown.

A Kalamazoo-based attorney has launched a campaign for Congress in the Fourth District, which is currently represented by Congressman Bill Huizenga. Jessica Swartz is a Democrat who tells us what’s been happening in politics the last several

A new report shows only about 27% of first-time community college students in Michigan go on to graduate. Business Leaders for Michigan says its research shows Michigan ranks 49th in the nation for community college completion and

Congressman Tim Walberg has been pressing federal officials on the possible reopening of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. This week, Michael Goff, the principal deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy’s

The city of Niles has issued a boil order for some of its water customers. The city has released the following: NOTICE: BOIL ORDER IN PLACE FOR SOME CITY OF NILES WATER RECIPIENTS AS OF JULY 19,

There will be a couple of Benton Harbor City Commission seats on the ballot in the August 8 election. Voters in the city will select two commissioners at large. Seeking re-election are Commissioners Edward Isom and Mary

A Benton Harbor man has been sentenced to at least 41 years in prison for a murder last year. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office says 31-year-old Tyrell Taylor shot and killed Anecia Triplett last July. She was

The time for fresh Michigan blueberries is here and that also means the National Blueberry Festival in South Haven is just around the corner. According to Michigan State University, in a good year, Michigan produces around 100-million

Lake Michigan College is asking voters to approve a millage renewal on the ballot in August. Al Pscholka, executive director of government affairs and community relations for LMC, tells the WSJM morning show that the renewal will

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