Congressman Bill Huizenga is among members of the U.S. House seeking to stop the U.S. Department of Energy from implementing rules that could affect the use of gas stoves. The Save Our Gas Stoves Act would block
A familiar face inside The Market is moving on. But, when one door closes, another opens. Nola Roux Casual Cajun Eatery announced on social media that today (Friday, June 9) will be its last day operating in The
Is one man’s trash really another man’s treasure? Michiana residents interested in putting that theory to the test can head to Buchanan this weekend for the annual city-wide garage sale. The sale runs Friday through Sunday, June
Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network in Cassopolis has found a new way to combat opioid overdoses with the distribution of naloxone. It’s gotten a naloxone vending machine. Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator EJ McAndrew tells us Wayne State University
Legislation from Congressman Bill Huizenga aims to make it easier for startup businesses to attract investment by revising who may be considered an accredited investor by the SEC for participating in private offerings of securities. He tells
The Annual Maker’s Trail Festival is this Saturday at Weko Beach in Bridgman. The event attracts thousands to the beach each year to try out the offerings of local breweries and more. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier
Berrien County Animal Control has gotten some recommendations for improving its operations from a consultant who was in town this year. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, animal shelter manager Ashley Herr said Outcomes
Those experiencing emergency medical situations in the St. Joseph area will soon have better facilities to be treated at. Officials at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph unveiled its new emergency department to members of the
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey will throw out the first pitch at the Detroit Tigers game on Monday. He tells us retired Chief Deputy Robert Boyce learned of the opportunity for a law enforcement official to throw
Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today’s episode, Andrew Green reviews The Boogeyman, which is a movie now in theaters. This is a horror picture based on a short story by Stephen King. It’s about
The Michigan Department of Transportation is advising drivers there will be nightly double lane closures on eastbound I-94 at Pipestone Road starting this Sunday. The agency says the closures are for bridge repairs. They’ll be in effect
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford to the Michigan Community Corrections Board. Community Corrections Board members serve in an advisory capacity and they are charged with reviewing and recommending improvements to corrections programs.
The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated its Safe Drinking Water Act order with the city of Benton Harbor. This means the city has done what’s required by the EPA to ensure its drinking water meets safety standards
On May 20, several days after the owner of Orchards Mall in Benton Charter Township reportedly agreed to install sonic anti-bird devices, we visited the mall to document the bird population in one area. On June 8,
Lev Radin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Wildfire smoke from Canada has clouded much of the Northeast, leaving millions of Americans exposed to unhealthy levels of particulate matter. Here’s what you need to know on
Another Air Quality Action Day is in effect for millions of people in Michigan due to the smoke that has drifted over the state from wildfires in Canada. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Residents looking forward to shopping for discount clothing and home goods at the new Ross Dress for Less in Benton Township will have to wait a little bit longer. While the storefront sign is up in between
The renovation of South Haven’s Kids’ Corner Park is nearly done. Public Works director Bill Hunter gave an update to the city council this week. “As you can see, the poured place surface is in. The engineered
The renovation of South Haven’s Kids’ Corner Park is nearly done. Public Works director Bill Hunter gave an update to the city council this week. “As you can see, the poured place surface is in. The engineered
The city of South Haven and South Haven Township are holding a forum on housing tonight at South Haven’s L.C. Mohr High School. City Manager Kate Hosier says it starts at 7 pm and will focus with
The city of South Haven and South Haven Township are holding a forum on housing tonight at South Haven’s L.C. Mohr High School. City Manager Kate Hosier says it starts at 7 pm and will focus with
The 11th annual Benton Harbor Peace Walk will be next Wednesday starting at Benton Harbor High School. Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education Trustee Elnora Gavin tells us it’s a chance for everyone to come together
Berrien County commissioner Chokwe Pitchford has earned the backing of Benton Township in his effort to curb gun violence in the community. On Tuesday, Township trustees voted to support Pitchford in his application for funding from the
Set for June 17 is the first ever Niles Pride Festival. Organizer Hailey Colpitts tells us she helped form the Niles Pride Committee, which is staging the event at Riverfront Park from 7 to 9 p.m. She
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad will be in Chicago Thursday to receive the Richard M. Daley Water Equity Award from the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. He told city commissioners this week the city’s efforts
It will soon be illegal to hold a cell phone while driving in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the anti-distracted driving bill into law this week. Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us his department is ready
Posters and yard signs promoting the new 988 Crisis Hotline are being made available to the community by the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The group’s Trent Watford tells us the hotline has been promoted since the
Benton Township police officers will soon have some extra body protection against weapons, as well as an extra body on the force. At the regular board meeting Tuesday, township trustees approved the purchase of 13 new body
The risk of wildfires across Michigan is very high due to dry conditions and a lack of rain in recent weeks. Dan Heckman is with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources incident management team and says conditions
A new county administrator has been hired in Van Buren County. The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners selected John Faul for the role this week at a special meeting. If that name sounds familiar, that’s because
