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Topics spanning the globe will be featured by the Speakers Series of South Haven during its 2023 presentations. Four presentations are being planned, two this spring and two more in the fall, according to Series president Mark

The Lions and Lioness Clubs of Southwest Michigan are now signing up counselors for Camp Leo, an overnight summer camp experience for children, ages 10 through 17, with developmental disabilities who live in Berrien, Cass, and Van

The Great Lakes shipping season will begin next Saturday when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reopens the Poe Lock. Soo Locks Operations Manager LeighAnn Ryckeghem tells us the locks closed January 16 for ten weeks of

The Great Lakes shipping season will begin next Saturday when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reopens the Poe Lock. Soo Locks Operations Manager LeighAnn Ryckeghem tells us the locks closed January 16 for ten weeks of

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved a contract with a construction project management firm as the county improves its facilities with federal ARPA funds. County Administrator Brian Dissette told commissioners this week the current building

The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) announced Friday it has has been awarded Endangered Species Act funding to help acquire and create a nature preserve as the 425-acre property in Cass County. Formerly known as Lake LaGrange,

With plenty of experience booking talented local, regional and national bands to perform at Benton Harbor’s The Livery, Buchanan resident Brandon DeJaynes will now have another avenue to use his skills. The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce

How is Lake Michigan being affected by climate change? That was the subject of a presentation by the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties this week in St. Joseph. League of Women Voters Lake

Berrien County has completed the purchase of land in Niles Township next to Madeline Bertrand County Park, expanding the 121 acre park by 32 acres. The county used a $300,000 state grant to make the purchase for

Michigan’s civil rights law has officially been expanded to include the LGBTQ+ community. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. “This bipartisan law reaffirms and expands legal protection for sexual orientation, gender

Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit is officially running for sheriff. He is seeking to succeed Sheriff Paul Bailey, who will retire later this year before the end of his term in 2024. Heit is also seeking to

When Stevensville native and weather enthusiast Nate Voytovick bought his first drone camera just over six years ago, he had no idea what kind of storm was headed his way. Shortly after creating the Nates Dronography Facebook

Two internet service providers have sent in their applications for state broadband grants in Berrien County. Speaking to colleagues Thursday, Berrien County Commissioner Teri Freehling said Berrien isn’t the only county seeking those funds through the ROBIN

Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren and YouthBuild of Benton Harbor are inviting individuals 16-24 years old to participate in the Youth Spring Bash on Friday, March 24 at the the Next Level Tech Center,

Elementary age girls will be at Lake Michigan College this weekend to learn about STEM subjects, courtesy of Whirlpool and the Council on Women and Technology. Whirlpool’s Pamela Wise-Martinez tells us the Girls and STEM event is

Residents of Benton Harbor could be getting $700 credits to help them get caught up with water bills not paid since issues with lead lines were discovered. At a meeting of the city Personnel and Finance Committee

Coming this summer to downtown St. Joseph will be the new Wednesday Night Market, a hybrid of the regular farmers market and the Artisan Fair. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us this is a way to

From the Associated Press — Democrats in the Michigan Senate approved a 11-bill gun safety package Thursday that includes red flag laws and requirements for safe storage and universal background checks. A mass shooting at Michigan State

From the Associated Press — Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Thursday that will permanently outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state. The Michigan Supreme Court ruled last year

What if every student, teacher and staff member spent their day focusing on education? What if they didn’t have to be distracted by facility issues or preventable technology challenges? These are among the questions Lakeshore Public Schools is

Benton Harbor-based engineering firm Wightman has received an award for its work to remove an old dam in the Dowagiac River in Niles. Wightman received the Engineering Merit Award for its work on the Pucker Street Dam

Drug deaths are on the rise in Southwest Michigan. According to a preliminary report from the state Medical Examiner’s office, in Berrien County, drug-related deaths doubled from 2021’s totals. For 2022 and the first two months of

Siena Heights University and Lake Michigan College will host an open house celebrating 40 years of partnership this month. The two have teamed up so LMC students can take classes not available locally. Lake Michigan College was

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is planning to seek additional support for the development of the Lakeview Trail, which is planned to run along M-63 near the Whirlpool headquarters and Harbor Shores. Commissioner Jim Curran told

This could be a record breaking year for cruising the Great Lakes. “We’re expecting another great year of growth for cruising both here on the Great Lakes and along the entire St. Lawrence River corridor,” says Travel

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords of Arizona held a gun safety rally with state lawmakers at the Michigan Capitol yesterday. Giffords served in the U.S. House from 2006 until 2012 and survived an assassination