St. Joseph Public Schools Superintendent Jenny Fee has received high marks from the board of education. The district says the board on Monday conducted Fee’s annual performance review, rating her as Highly Effective, which is the highest
The Buchanan City Commission has voted to hire a new city manager and to move forward with a censure resolution against one of its members. At a regular meeting on Monday, the commission voted to hire former
The Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education has voted to spend about $500,000 from this year’s voter-approved bond to improve the parking lot at Lakeshore Middle School. The board was told Monday the plan is intended to
An effort is getting started to develop two vacant properties in downtown St. Joseph. Speaking to city commissioners Monday, Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth said she’s working with Cornerstone Alliance to create a plan for a privately
CBS/Scott Kowalchyk Stephen Colbert can fortunately laugh about it now — and he did in his first Late Show appearance since suffering a burst appendix — but the Emmy winner explained his situation was actually deadly serious. The talk show host said he
Warner Bros. Pictures The newest trailer for Dune: Part Two is here. Stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya are featured in the trailer for the highly anticipated Denis Villeneuve-directed sci-fi sequel, which is based on the novel of
The city of South Haven is celebrating the completion of their downtown Wintertime Gathering Place project at Dyckman Park. The first fire in the Four Seasons fireplace was lit Monday evening and with a couple minor adjustments,
The city of South Haven is celebrating the completion of their downtown Wintertime Gathering Place project at Dyckman Park. The first fire in the Four Seasons fireplace was lit Monday evening and with a couple minor adjustments,
L-R: Newton, Coughlan – Netflix Netflix has dropped the release dates — and some juicy hints — for Bridgerton‘s forthcoming third season. The continuing romantic escapades of Shonda Rhimes‘ hit Victorian-era show will be broken into two
DENVER, Colo. (AP) — Wildlife officials plan to release gray wolves in Colorado in coming weeks, at the behest of urban voters and to the dismay of rural residents who don’t want the predators but have waning
More of us are turning to solar energy to power our homes and businesses. Solar Energy Industries Association president and CEO Abigail Ross-Hopper says Michigan ranks 24th in the country for total energy capacity, and it’s ranked
There’s two weeks until Christmas, but Vincenzo Vultaggio with Vultaggio Royal Tree Farms says they’re still busy at his business. They expect to be busy for the next two weekends. Vultaggio says make sure you give the
NHL – National Hockey League Last Night Dallas Stars 6, Detroit Red Wings 3 Stars 6, Red Wings 3 – Heiskanen scores 2 goals in Stars’ 6-3 win over Detroit Miro Heiskanen scored two goals, Stars captain
St. Joseph City Manager John Hodgson is planning to retire next year. At a Monday meeting, city commissioners created a committee to search for Hodgson’s replacement. He hasn’t previously spoken about retirement plans, but told us Monday
St. Joseph City Commissioners have moved forward with allowing short-term rentals downtown. At a Monday meeting, commissioners held a first reading on a zoning ordinance amendment that would allow second floor dwelling spaces in the downtown commercial
Michigan State Police in Niles are planning a special holiday get together this weekend. Trooper Holly Higgs with the Niles post says they’re welcoming the community to the post on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon to
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is planning its Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra Winter Concert for this weekend. The symphony’s Michelle Agay tells us young people from all over the region play in multiple groups. The winter concert
Eight rural communities in Uganda now have rainwater harvesting stations, thanks in part to the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor. The Rotary says it raised funds and obtained matching grants to help the Welfare Organization for
AAA is predicting more than 3.6 million Michigan residents will travel for Christmas and New Year’s. AAA of Michigan spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us that’s compared to 1.7 million that traveled for Thanksgiving. This will be the
Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Greg Sanders has received advanced law enforcement training from the FBI. The sheriff’s department says Sanders has graduated as a member of the 288th session of the FBI National Academy in
DETROIT (AP) — A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue leader whose death after the start of the Israel-Hamas war prompted speculation the slaying could have been the result
NFL – National Football League – Week 14 Yesterday Chicago Bears 28, Detroit Lions 13 Cincinnati Bengals 34, Indianapolis Colts 14 Bears 28, Lions 13 – Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over NFC North-leading Lions
Dmytro Larin/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet both with President Joe Biden at the White House and with congressional leaders on Tuesday amid debate in Washington about providing billions
An Elkhart, Indiana man is in custody following a chase with police in Berrien and Cass counties over the weekend. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says its deputies were notified that the Niles Police Department and the
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is now taking nominations for its Volunteer Leadership Awards and Youth Scholarships. United Way marketing manager Jennifer Tomshack says the group will hold an Evening of Gratitude in April to announce
The city of Bridgman is receiving a $150,000 state grant to renovate the restrooms at the Weko Beach campground. Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week announced $1.9 million in Recreation Passport grants for projects throughout the state. Bridgman
A workshop is set for this month for the community to learn more about the Project Need Foundation in Benton Harbor and its work to promote the Benton Harbor Justice 40 Plan. City commissioners this week heard
The Berrien County Health Department and Berrien County Animal Control are urging pet owners to make sure their animals are properly vaccinated and to watch them for signs of distemper. Berrien County animal shelter manager Ashley Herr
The Niles History Center is planning its annual Evening Open House at the Fort St. Joseph Museum and the Chapin Mansion for this month. Director Christina Arseneau tells us those who attend will have the opportunity to
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has approved a $260,000 grant for the city of St. Joseph to improve Dickinson Park. Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced $6.4 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants for
