Set to be on the November 7 ballot for voters in Watervliet Public Schools will be a $29.9 million bond proposal. Superintendent Ric Seager tells us this is identical to a bond rejected by voters in May.
A Niles man is dead following a crash in Indiana on Saturday. Police say 38-year-old Ryan Stroud was eastbound on Brick Road in South Bend around 1:45 a.m. when his vehicle went up a roundabout and his
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says newly signed legislation will help make life easier for the families of veterans. Senate Bill 176 amends the General Property Tax Act to ensure the spouses of disabled veterans can keep their property
U.S. House Republicans are preparing to hold more votes for a speaker this week. Nine are in consideration, and Congressman Bill Huizenga tells us an internal vote within the party Tuesday could narrow that down to one
Lots of attention is focused on whether State Representative Joey Andrews and has a conflict of interest by holding interest in a solar company and voting on legislation making it easier for large-scale solar developments in Michigan.
From the Associated Press — The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against big Detroit automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis. The union says that 6,800
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to the White
From the Associated Press — A Detroit synagogue president who was fatally stabbed at her home was remembered Sunday by family, friends and top Michigan officials as a generous, thoughtful leader who built bridges between communities. As
NFL – National Football League – Week 7 Yesterday Baltimore Ravens 38, Detroit Lions 6 Chicago Bears 30, Las Vegas Raiders 12 Cleveland Browns 39, Indianapolis Colts 38 Ravens 38, Lions 6 – Lamar Jackson almost flawless
Set for October 28 is the first ever South Haven Boo Bash. Lori Krieger with the South Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau tells us this replaces the former Haven Harvest Festival, which was held in years prior
A benefit concert to help those affected by Huntington’s Disease will be held November 5 in Paw Paw. Champions for HD CEO Shelby Smithers tells us this is the sixth Champions for HD benefit concert. Several southwest
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have moved forward on Project T, a housing and commercial development planned for the site of the former Mercy Hospital. At a meeting this past week, commissioners approved the rezoning of 960 Agard
An Elkhart man is dead following a crash in Cass County on Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says it responded to the single vehicle crash on Old 205 near Cassopolis Road in Mason Township shortly after
One person suffered injuries and a pole barn was destroyed in a South Haven Township fire Saturday night. South Haven Area Emergency Services responded at 6:50 p.m. to 72nd Street near 12th Avenue to find the pole barn
Southwestern Michigan College is preparing to kick off a new tradition now that it’s restarted its athletic program. The college says its first annual Roadrunner Classic will feature a total of eight men’s and women’s college basketball
The South Haven City Council has moved forward on a housing and commercial development planned downtown. At a meeting this past week, the council granted Planned Unit Development status to the Center Street project, which will be
A Community Health Needs Assessment of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties is being conducted by the Berrien County Health Department and Corewell Health, and everyone’s asked to fill out the survey. Berrien County Health Officer Guy
The Niles Scream Park has welcomed its 2.6 millionth interior visitor. The park says Harper Benjamin, a senior at Valparaiso High School, was visitor 2.6 million last Sunday. As a result of her good fortune, she received
The South Haven Speakers Series will explore the marijuana business in Michigan for its final engagement of the year this month. Jennifer Rigterink, the point person on the cannabis issue for the Michigan Municipal League, will explore
Small businesses didn’t feel any effects from the UAW strike last month. The Michigan Retailers Association says September sales rose for the first time since July. Andrea Bitely is with the association and says student loan payments
Construction on the Gordie Howe International Bridge is not slowing down for the season. Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority spokesperson Heather Grondin says they’re still hoping to have the bridge open sometime next year. “Looking into 2024, I think
The inauguration for Andrews University President John Wesley Taylor V will be next week. Andrews says Taylor became the seventh president of the university on July 1, following the retirement of Andrea Luxton. He’s a fifth generation
Legislation that would dial back some parts of Michigan’s 2019 auto insurance reform law is being slammed by state Senator Aric Nesbitt. He tells us the package approved with mostly Democratic support this week would set up
Anyone interested in a career in law enforcement in Berrien County will have a chance to learn about available opportunities at a Law Enforcement Hiring Fair this coming week. The event will feature several agencies around the
Berrien County’s plans for a new 911 Dispatch Center in Buchanan are getting back on track. The county last year purchased a building at 500 Circle Drive in Buchanan Township from American Electric Power with plans to
The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is looking for the suspect in a hit and run crash on Thursday. The department says deputies were called out to investigate a personal injury crash near the intersection of Marcellus Highway
NBC/Rafy A medical drama headlined by Star Trek star Zachary Quinto will be coming to NBC. The drama Dr. Wolf is based on the life of the late British neurologist and author Oliver Sacks, whose book Awakenings
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend: NetflixOld Dads: Comedian Bill Burr makes his directorial debut with Old Dads, the semi-autobiographical film streaming only on Netflix. Bodies: Follow four
From the Associated Press — A Detroit-area county said it will use $2 million in federal aid to erase the medical debts of thousands of residents. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter believes as much as $200 million
Two of Michigan’s biggest health systems are coming together. Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan have agreed to enter a joint venture. They’re not calling it a merger. Rather, the organizations are bringing their assets together. Henry
