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South Haven has been named one of the 15 most beautiful towns in the U.S. by WorldAtlas.com. The World Atlas website launched in 1994, and as the passion project of cartographer John Moen and his wife Chris

Michigan State Police are looking for some volunteers to help at its Trooper Recruit School this year. MSP Sergeant Cimmeron McRae tells us they’re specifically looking for people who can serve as actors in training simulations. Those

There’s some controversy brewing on social media over a book a Coloma Junior High School teacher gave to some students. The book, John Green’s Looking for Alaska, explores young love, but not all parents like the idea

A long-vacant storefront in Benton Harbor has a new tenant. Ross Dress For Less, a California-based discount clothing and home goods store, is set to open its first Michigan location. The store will be located between Dollar

Berrien County Commissioners have commended the sheriff’s department for its efforts during the blizzard over Christmas. Speaking Thursday, Commissioner Dave Vollrath said the administration committee has received a report from Sheriff Paul Bailey on how busy his

Congressman Bill Huizenga has been named the chair of the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. The subcommittee will oversee all agencies, departments, programs and matters within the Financial Services Committee’s jurisdiction. Huizenga’s office says federal

Some like it mild, and some like it hot. Whatever their pleasure, residents and visitors to St. Joseph will likely find something to spice up their palate during the return of the annual Chili Tour on Friday,

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has honored a road department employee for his efforts to save a life during the Christmas blizzard. Jerry Peters of the Berrien County Road Department received a Sheriff’s Award for Excellence Thursday.

From the Associated Press — Thinking of lining up at the mini-mart for a shot at a $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot? Maybe you should first dig into your coat pockets or your car’s glove box to

Ford’s first electric pickup truck has received a big honor. The winners of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Yea Awards were announced this week, and the Ford truck is the Truck of

Heather Kelley, a mom of eight from Portage, remains missing more than a month after she disappeared. WOOD TV reports Stephen Martin, the father of Heather Kelley’s children, says she was dating a man who had a

As a new state legislature has gone into session, State Representative Regina Weiss of Oak Park has introduced bills to repeal the Right to Work law in Michigan. Michigan chapter of Americans for Prosperity Director Annie Patnaude

Residents of Stevensville will get to decide whether or not marijuana retail businesses are allowed in the village. After a successful petition and loud opposition by anti-pot business group “Friends of Stevensville,” the village board of trustees

Residents spoke out, and the village listened. After heavy pushback from citizens, the Village of Stevensville Board of Trustees tabled a resolution to move forward with a marijuana retailer application period on Monday. Subsequently, the board unanimously

Wednesday was day one of the 102nd Michigan Legislature. The new sessions started with state senators sworn into office. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the state Legislature is making history already. “Speaker Joe Tate is the first Black

A document outlining Lincoln Township’s goals for the improvement of its parks over the next five years has been approved by township trustees. At a meeting this week, the township board granted its approval to the five-year

A new campaign to fight vaping and tobacco use among teens has been launched by the Berrien County Health Department. Prevention specialist Lisa Peeples-Hurst tells us teen vaping has gone up since COVID while the awareness of

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced it has seized more than 379 million potentially deadly doses of Fentanyl across the U.S. in 2022, including more than 50 million ion fentanyl-laced, fake prescription pills and more than 10,000 pounds

Corewell Health South will hold a ceremony next week to mark the beginning of construction on its expansion of the Center for Better Health and Wellness in Benton Harbor. The center is moving from its current 1,200

Corewell Health South will hold a ceremony next week to mark the beginning of construction on its expansion of the Center for Better Health and Wellness in Benton Harbor. The center is moving from its current 1,200

Two southern Michigan residents have pleaded guilty to participating in a multi-year, interstate conspiracy to traffic diabetic test strips stolen from the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Authorities announced Wednesday that Jennifer Robertson, 52, of Battle

Following the indictment of a Florida for sexually extorting a 13-year old Michigan girl on Snapchat, The FBI and other U.S. officials are warning residents about the increase in sextortion. In a virtual press conference held Wednesday

New sessions began in the Michigan Senate and the House Wednesday. State senators were in sworn into office. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks addressed them. “This moment is both exciting and solemn,” Brinks said. “Serving here is

A Grand Rapids area fugitive is in custody after a chase with police in Van Buren County Wednesday morning. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on County Road

Two juveniles are in custody on the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office and charged with vandalism at the Lake Doster Golf Club in Plainwell in November. The damage is estimated at over $75,000. Tire tracks were found around