A wanted fugitive with an identifying face tattoo is in custody after running from police. Joseph Gregory Nortley III, 42, was arrested Thursday on warrants parole absconding warrant and failure to appear for sentencing for possession of
The Berrien County Parks Department is looking to replace a popular pavilion at Madeline Bertrand County Park. Speaking to county commissioners Thursday, Parks Director Jill Adams said the pavilion is around 30 years old and starting to
Voters in Buchanan Community Schools are being asked to support a $34.8 million bond proposal that would improve improve Moccasin Elementary School and Buchanan High School. The Buchanan area chamber of commerce this week announced its support
Two deputies with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department have received Lifesaving Awards for their efforts to revive a man in medical distress at the Niles police complex this month. Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Robert Boyce
The historic postseason run for the Brandywine High School boys basketball team has come to an end. The Bobcats were defeated by Traverse City St. Francis 46-36 in the Division 3 state basketball semifinal Thursday afternoon at
Earlier this month, a 22-year-old Benton Harbor parolee was arrested on multiple felony drug charges by the Southwest Enforcement Team and Michigan State Police troopers following a traffic stop on Pipestone Road in Benton Township. When the
There are new developments in the Oxford High School shooting case. The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that there is enough evidence for the parents of Ethan Crumbly to stand trial on manslaughter charges. Attorneys for
A Coloma man is facing charges after making a bomb threat at the Fifth Third Bank in Coloma Township on Thursday. The Coloma Township Police Department says a call came around 9:20 a.m. that a man had
James Crumbley, left, and Jennifer Crumbley are seen in photos provided by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. — Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (PONTIAC, Mich.) — Jennifer and James Crumbley have pleaded not guilty to four counts of
Following a controversial tweet from the Michigan Republican Party’s Facebook and Twitter accounts Wednesday comparing potential gun reform legislation to the Holocaust, party chairwoman Kristina Karamo held a press conference to address the ensuing outrage from both
Republicans are nearly four months into being in the minority in the Michigan Senate for the first time in about 40 years, and Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt of Van Buren County does not like how the
Republicans are nearly four months into being in the minority in the Michigan Senate for the first time in about 40 years, and Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt of Van Buren County does not like how the
A new bike path will be under construction in South Haven along the south side of Aylworth Avenue. The work will start on Monday and is expected to take about four weeks. City officials say there will
A new bike path will be under construction in South Haven along the south side of Aylworth Avenue. The work will start on Monday and is expected to take about four weeks. City officials say there will
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The residents of a Louisiana parish, located in an area that has become known as “Cancer Alley,” filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the local government alleging the petrochemical plants built
Members of the public are invited to get their glass over to the Benton Harbor Arts District next week for an opportunity to drink beer out of a a fresh-forged glass and support a nonprofit helping at-risk
As low unemployment rates and the war for skilled workers continues, local leaders are increasing their long-term focus on how to tackle the problem – and it involves thinking about the supply of available workers as early
Around 150 eighth grade students from South Haven’s Baseline Middle School will go on a tour of local manufacturing facilities next week. South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director Olivia Thompson tells us the chamber and
From BBQ and Italian to coffee and pastries, Buchanan area restaurants are ready to serve some goodness to residents and visitors alike. The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce announced Buchanan Restaurant Week is set for March 24-31.
A collection of buildings, campuses, and manufacturing grounds in Buchanan has been designated on the National Register of Historic Places. The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office has voted to designate the Clark Equipment Complex on the National
Since opening in the Benton Harbor Arts District in Oct. 2021, Ben’s Soft Pretzels has been a welcome addition to the community. Now, the store has been recognized as the top Ben’s Soft Pretzels franchise of the
As gun safety legislation heads toward approval in Lansing, Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Democrats are doing what they said they would do. Speaking to MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, Whitmer said with mass shootings happening just about every day,
Environmental Group Beyond Nuclear is among 185 organizations to have signed a letter to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm asking that Holtec International not receive a more than $1 billion loan to restart the Palisades plant. Beyond
Jrgen Hopf / EyeEm/ Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The death toll of an outbreak linked to contaminated recalled eye drops has risen and more people have lost their vision. According to an update issued by the Centers
Michigan State Police troopers don’t want you to get ripped off. Be on the lookout for a call from the Michigan State Police informing you of an investigation. The con artists will say if you want to
Can summer be far off? The horses are starting to return to Mackinac Island after most of them spent the winter in Pickford in the Upper Peninsula. Mackinac Island Tourism’s Steph Castelein says the season kicks off
Market Van Buren has welcomed over 50 business leaders from Cass and Van Buren counties for their 3rd Annual Municipal Summit in Lawrence on Tuesday. The event was held at the Van Buren ISD Conference Center and
Market Van Buren has welcomed over 50 business leaders from Cass and Van Buren counties for their 3rd Annual Municipal Summit in Lawrence on Tuesday. The event was held at the Van Buren ISD Conference Center and
A South Haven woman has celebrated her 108th birthday. Helen Sharp has been a resident of the city all 108 years and has been at South Haven Nursing and Rehab for the past three years. Family and
A South Haven woman has celebrated her 108th birthday. Helen Sharp has been a resident of the city all 108 years and has been at South Haven Nursing and Rehab for the past three years. Family and
