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The city of Benton Harbor is looking for ways to expand broadband access, and at a Monday meeting, city commissioners took the first step toward working with partners to seek funding. They considered a non-disclosure agreement with

A donation of more than 100 books has been made to kindergarten students at the Benton Harbor Discovery Enrichment Center by the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor. Rotary President Lisa Cripps-Downey tells us the Rotary used

One person is seriously injured after a crash with a train in Galien Township on Tuesday. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says it happened around 11:30 a.m. at a railroad crossing on Pardee Road near US-12. A

Benton Harbor City Commissioners are seeking a state grant for the resurfacing of Jefferson Street from Pipestone to Highland Avenue. At a Monday meeting, they signed off on a grant application to the Michigan Department of Transportation

Legislation under consideration in the Michigan House would allow school districts to start their years before Labor Day. Currently, districts need a waiver if they want to start classes in August. The House Education Committee heard from

The Berrien County Health Department is once again urging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccinations. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells us vaccination rates among kids have been going

The northbound US-31 repaving project in Berrien County is moving into its next phase on Monday as northbound traffic will be shifted to the southbound lanes and several northbound ramps will be closed. The Michigan Department of

Cass County Sheriff’s deputies say the search in southwest Michigan for 76-year-old Johnny Bolden of Grand Rapids has ended with the discovery of his body. Bolden was reported missing from Rockford and was found about a mile

Several train routes from Michigan to Chicago are being suspended for several months as Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation complete scheduled infrastructure improvement. Wolverine trains 350 and 353, which run between Pontiac and Chicago and

Pickleball enthusiasts in southwest Michigan have a new reason to cheer. St. Joseph Charter Township trustees on Monday unanimously approved a 10-year tax exemption for a $2.7 million rehabilitation and expansion project at South Shore Health and

Floating homes are not allowed on the water in South Haven for the summer. The city council approved a six-month moratorium last night to give city staff time to craft an ordinance. Assistant City Manager Griffin Graham

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have granted a special use permit to Corewell Health for its new Center for Better Health and Wellness at 145 West Main Street. At a Monday meeting, commissioners signed off on a Benton

The Greater Bridgman Area Council for Growth and Advancement is reflecting on a busy year of activities as held its annual meeting last week. CGA President John Bonkoske tells us they went over recent accomplishments as the

Southwestern Michigan College is conducting a nationwide search for a new full-time head coach to lead its women’s basketball program. Current coach Jeanine Wasielewski notified the SMC administration last week she’s accepted another coaching position and will

Michigan State Police have been searching a Bertrand Township farm for the remains of two women who went missing in 1975. MSP Lieutenant Duwayne Robinson tells us Janis Sanders and Janeice Langs have been missing from the

As King Company finishes up their dredging of the outer St. Joseph harbor, visitors to Silver Beach County Park have noticed some major changes – it just keeps getting bigger. The project is a continuation of last

Lakeshore Public Schools has announced a couple of appointments to key positions in the district. It has named Natalie Macerata director of curriculum and instruction, while Susan Toothman has been named director of human resources and communication.

While a draft plan for reviving the ailing Orchards Mall is circulating, the regional economic development group Cornerstone Alliance says the only viable plan is to tear it down and start over.  The owner of Orchards Mall

This is Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, a time to focus on protecting Michigan’s 32-hundred miles of coastline along four Great Lakes. “We recommit ourselves to protecting our water for future generations. Not only are Michigan’s

The vehicle belonging to 76-year-old Johnny Bolden of Grand Rapids has been found in Pokagon Township in Cass County. Bolden has not been seen since May 30th in the Rockford area and has dementia. His vehicle was

A one-year-old has been killed in a crash in Van Buren County. The wreck happened just before 12:30 pm Friday on M-40 between 40th and 44th avenues. Traffic was slowing down as a vehicle was trying to

The city of St. Joseph is planning a public input session for next week regarding its wayfinding initiative. Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth tells us they’re working with Corbin Design to create signs that could guide visitors

The Benton Harbor Farmer’s Market will resume for the year on June 21. The Berrien County Health Department’s Carla Smart-White tells us this is the 13th year for the market at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park.

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help the Spring Creek Equestrian Center in Three Oaks add a classroom space to go along with its programs. Sally Bogert with the Friends of Spring Creek Equestrian Center tells

Set for June 25 is the second annual OutCenter Harbor Country Hearts Party in Three Oaks. The OutCenter’s Mary Jo Schnell tells us it’s a big fundraiser for the Benton Harbor center, and they’ll give out their

Michigan Works and the Michigan Department of Transportation have teamed up for a summer jobs program for young people. Mary Morphey with Kinexus in Benton Harbor tells us the Youth Development Mentoring Program will hire 40 young