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The Insurance Service Office has upgraded the fire protection rating for the area served by South Haven Area Emergency Services as of March 1, 2023. SHAES executive director Brandon Hinz says by securing lower fire insurance premiums

Michigan State Police have got their eyes on commercial vehicles on I-94 this week. State police are teaming up with their counterparts in Indiana and Illinois for Eyes on 94 all week, an annual enforcement period. Sergeant

A fundraiser for a planned Benton Heights community center is set for this coming weekend at two downtown St. Joseph restaurants. New Heights Christian Community Development Association Director Chris Britton tells us Schu’s and Tim’s Too are

A local restaurant has abruptly closed. The Sonic Drive-In near the I-94 exit on M-139 in Benton Township has closed permanently. The restaurant opened in 2015, after the demolition of the former Bill Knapp’s and Maxton Motors.  “Our

It’s a Christmas tradition in southwest Michigan. Around 100 volunteers gathered at Wahmhoff Farms in Gobles on Monday to load up trucks with free Christmas trees for military personnel as part of the Trees for Troops campaign.

The results from the November 8 election have been formally certified in Lansing before the Michigan Board of State Canvassers. The board voted 4 to 0 to certify the results Monday. However, the meeting was not without

A celebrity from southwest Michigan has provided an update two years after a serious medical emergency. The family of Benton Harbor native David Adkins – commonly known as the Sinbad – announced last week that the actor

From the Associated Press — Two former school board officials say policies and procedures that could have prevented a mass shooting that left four students dead at a Michigan high school last year were approved earlier but

After an annual performance review on Monday, Saint Joseph Superintendent Jenny Fee has received a Highly Effective rating overall for the 2022 year. “Given the difficulty of the past year, the Board could not have asked for

As the temperatures drop and snowy weather looms, officials are worried about the ability for Michiganders in need to heat their homes this winter. Tanya Adair is chief people, equity, and engagement officer at United Way for

There will be a couple of brief closures of the Mackinac Bridge overnight tonight and overnight Wednesday from 2:30 to 3 a.m. both days. “We’d like anybody who is planning to cross during that time to modify

Michigan’s average gas price is down 17¢ in the past week to $3.64 a gallon. Triple-A Michigan says Jackson’s $3.80 is the highest, while metro Detroit’s $3.46 is the lowest price in the state. A 15-gallon fill

We’re expected to learn more today about the alleged actions of school leaders before and after the Oxford High School shooting that left four students dead. Attorney for the former school board members, Bill Seikaly, say they

More growth in the cannabis industry for Michigan as another company will soon be moving into the state. Stone Road is a California-based company with sustainably-grown cannabis products. Lex Corwin, its founder and CEO, says Michigan offers

With the cost of a four-year college education approaching six figures at some institutions, many students are looking at apprenticeships to train for a career. A program in the Kalamazoo Public Schools is aimed at putting students

A fire at the Cornerstone Adult Foster Care facility in Bangor is under investigation. South Haven Area Emergency Services responded Saturday morning around 9 to the blaze in a room. A Bangor police officer put out the

A Saturday afternoon crash on M-40 in Allegan County has claimed the life of a Plainwell-area woman. County sheriff’s deputies say she was headed north when she went into the southbound lanes, then went off the road

Indiana Michigan Power is planning an open house for next month to tell Berrien County residents about a new transmission line project between Bridgman and Buchanan. Spokesperson Corey Ohlenkamp tells us the company is investing $62 million

A major new housing and trail development is planned in Bridgman. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber President Arthur Havlicek tells us the city council was told Monday about plans by developer Lannert Group for the 25-acre site on

Getting in the holiday spirit is easy when you visit downtown St. Joseph during November and December. Festive events invite the Southwest Michigan community to celebrate the season. Light up the Bluff kicks off Merry & Bright

The Region IV Area Agency on Aging (RIV AAA), in partnership with Trualta, are honoring family caregivers for National Family Caregiver Month. Each November, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Caregiver Action Network (CAN), Trualta, Region IV

Berrien County 911 Dispatch is working to fill some remaining vacancies after a year of post-pandemic staffing shortages. Berrien County 911 Administrator Caitlin Sampsell tells us they have been getting more applications lately, but they still have

The Curious Kids Museum is seeking to acquire ownership of its building in downtown St. Joseph. Speaking to St. Joseph City Commissioners this past week, museum Director Lori Marciniak said as the museum looks at repairs needed

The Krasl Art Center has announced its board of directors for the upcoming year. The Krasl told us more: Krasl Art Center (KAC) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for the upcoming year as well