Sheriff Bailey Not Running In 2024
Voters in Berrien County will elect a new sheriff in 2024 as Sheriff Paul Bailey says he will not run for another term. Bailey says he is intending to retire at the end of this year and
Voters in Berrien County will elect a new sheriff in 2024 as Sheriff Paul Bailey says he will not run for another term. Bailey says he is intending to retire at the end of this year and
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, giving parents another reason to watch their children’s intake of Valentine candy this week. Pediatric dentists say cavities appear to be on the rise among kids in Michigan and elsewhere.
Pam Smart and Bella Gonzalez, who she taught English and became best friends with embrace at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. – Miles Cohen/ABC News (BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y.) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court will decide on Tuesday
As warm sunshine and a crisp breeze sliced through bare trees on Lake Michigan’s shoreline Sunday, signs of spring were surfacing. Late-afternoon temperatures reached into the 50’s across Michiana, while young ferns and moss brought some green
US officials say an “unidentified object” was shot down by military fighter jets Sunday over Lake Huron. It’s unclear what the object is and where it came from, but Michigan government officials will continue to ask Congress
The cities of Bangor and Dowagiac are among the municipalities to have reached a settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office over violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at their rail stations. The U.S. Attorney’s office says
Water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron have been trending down for the past year or so. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers physical scientist Deanna Fielder told us this week the lakes are normalizing after the
Benton Harbor has received a positive audit report for the most recent fiscal year. Speaking to city commissioners this past week, Paul Matz of auditing firm Rehmann said all is in order. “It takes us as auditors
A donation of more than $1 million has made some major improvements to athletic facilities possible at Grace Lutheran School in Royalton Township. Principal Jonathan Beilke told us this week he reached out to Bob Kohn about
An effort by Holtec International to secure federal support to reopen the Palisades nuclear power plant has the backing of the South Haven City Council. At a meeting this past week, City Manager Kate Hosier told the
The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to put part of US-12 in Cass County on a road diet, and the public will have a chance to learn all about the plans at an open house this
The Michigan State Police “Strive for a Safer Drive” campaign is gearing up for another year with high schools across Michigan taking part. The program challenges students to come up with their own teen driver safety campaigns
Taking place today is the Wilson Chandler Shoot Out at Benton Harbor High School. Hosted by NBA veteran Wilson Chandler, the event is a basketball tournament featuring teams from all over the state competing in five games.
Set for March 1 is a meeting of the state PFAS Action Response Team in South Haven. South Haven City Manager Kate Hosier tells us that’s after the chemicals were found in the soil at 1391 Kalamazoo
From learning about the past to celebrating current leaders and trying to create new historical moments, the Benton Harbor Public Library has Black History Month covered. This Saturday at 1 p.m., the library is hosting a screening
The cost of a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Passport will go up slightly this year. The DNR’s Ron Olson tells us they will cost $13 instead of $12 starting in March. “It’s statutory, and when
Republicans are calling Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s $79 billion budget proposal a wish list of programs that will cost the state too much while not helping residents struggling with inflation. State Representative Pauline Wendzel tells us her reaction
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has authorized plans for a new Detroit research facility in partnership with Henry Ford Health in Detroit. MSU Health Sciences Vice President Norm Beauchamp says told trustees about the plan.
A fugitive with warrants in multiple Michiana counties is in custody after leading police on a chase through Cass County. Dowagiac-area resident George Lawrence Tovey III, 31, was arrested Wednesday following a chase that started in the
Two suspects are in police custody after a chase with officers in Van Buren County on Thursday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies with its narcotics unit were conducting surveillance in the South Haven Walmart
South Haven’s Kids’ Corner Playground will be demolished starting next week. Comptons Incorporated has been hired by the city for the work, and the playground will be rebuilt to meet current safety and accessibility standards. The wooded
South Haven’s Kids’ Corner Playground will be demolished starting next week. Comptons Incorporated has been hired by the city for the work, and the playground will be rebuilt to meet current safety and accessibility standards. The wooded
Time is running out for people to enjoy the South Haven ice rink. It will close for the season on February 20 at 8 p.m. to allow for the Dyckman Park Restroom Renovation project to begin. That
Time is running out for people to enjoy the South Haven ice rink. It will close for the season on February 20 at 8 p.m. to allow for the Dyckman Park Restroom Renovation project to begin. That
The federal government is making another pot of broadband expansion grants available to communities across the United States, and Berrien County leaders are looking at how they can ensure some of the money comes to southwest Michigan.
Michigan Works will hold its next hiring event on March 1 in Benton Harbor. The organization’s Michael Mompremier tells us when employers are asked about their number one concern, they often talk about finding skilled, work-ready talent.
The Berrien County Road Department is planning a possible change to a Lincoln Township intersection to improve safety. Speaking to colleagues Thursday, Berrien County Commissioner Julie Wuerfel said the administration committee heard this week from department Director
The cities of Bangor and Dowagiac are among the municipalities to have reached a settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office over violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at their rail stations. The U.S. Attorney’s office says
The city of South Haven reported between 2,000 and 2,500 gallons of raw sewage spilled Thursday afternoon from a lift station at 03292 C.R. 689, just east of I-196, south of Phoenix Street and east of the
The city of South Haven reported between 2,000 and 2,500 gallons of raw sewage spilled Thursday afternoon from a lift station at 03292 C.R. 689, just east of I-196, south of Phoenix Street and east of the