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You may be heading to your holiday office party soon. There are some “Dos” and “Don’ts” according to workplace expert Dr. Ivan Misner. “Whatever you do, don’t go negative,” Misner said. “That sounds obvious, but you’d surprised

A push continues to reverse a rule that would bring tipped workers in Michigan, like servers and bartenders, up to a minimum wage that’s the same as all other workers in the state. John Sellek is with

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The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the recipients of its annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program for 2024, and one Berrien County railroad crossing is on the list. MDOT says the John Beers Road railroad crossing

South Haven City Manager Kate Hosier is getting a raise. The South Haven City Council this week approved the pay increase with no comment during a regular meeting. It gives Hosier a raise of 4% along with

Market Van Buren has secured a $50,000 grant from the state to conduct a housing study in Van Buren County. Group Director Zach Morris tells us he’s heard from business owners across the county the shortage of

The Benton Harbor Planning Commission has granted its approval to Project T, a commercial and residential development planned for the site of the former Mercy Hospital. At a meeting last month, planners gave conditional approval to the

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 former nurse from South Haven who was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a patient has had her nursing license permanently revoked. The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says 43-year-old Judith Sobol

United Through Motherhood, the group that donates diapers to organizations in need throughout southwest Michigan, has started a drive to raise $10,000. President Ruth Kremer tells us the Frederick S. Upton Foundation has given it a $10,000

With the excitement of the holidays, it’s also a good idea to be wary of lottery scams. The Michigan Lottery’s Jake Harris says there are those who would take advantage. “If you do have a winning ticket,

Did you know that you can look up the safety record of any school bus in Michigan? The Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is reminding parents it’s as simple as scanning a QR code. As

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

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A new report by AAA finds while most drivers consider themselves good drivers, only about 40% of them really are. AAA of Michigan spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us the organization looked at three types of dangerous behavior

Students from 30 schools around Michigan will be in Lansing Wednesday to demonstrate their most innovative classroom technology to lawmakers, and among them will be students from Brown Elementary in St. Joseph. The Michigan Association for Computer

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

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi says its Four Winds team members have raised $15,000 for the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The mission of the coalition is to connect the people of Berrien County to the information

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

A Benton Harbor woman has been sentenced to more than ten years in prison for her role in a COVID fraud scheme. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten says 46-year-old Roshell Beaty fraudulently obtained more than $1 million in

Amy Zapal is leaving St. Joseph Today. She’s been the director of the organization since 2017. Zapal says she’s taken a new position with the Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan and will start in January. In a

From the Associated Press — The city of Detroit is on-track to see its fewest yearly homicides in nearly six decades, officials said Monday. Through Nov. 30, Detroit had recorded 228 homicides — an 18% decrease over

Former Berrien County Parks Director Brian Bailey has died. He was 57. Bailey started working for the Berrien County Parks Department in 1990 as a temporary assistant park manager at Madeline Bertrand County Park. He became the

This may come as a surprise, but 95% of the companies surveyed by Robert Half staffing, plan to give year-end bonuses. The firm’s Shannon Edlinger told us more. “Awarding year-end bonuses, of course when the budget allows,

Michigan is now the 20th state to pass laws that battle climate change. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed those bills last month in an attempt to get the state into carbon neutrality by 2050. Founder of the Clean

NFL – National Football League – Week 13 Last Night Cincinnati Bengals 34, Jacksonville Jaguars 31 – OT Bengals 34, Jaguars 31 – OT – Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT Jake