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The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos will host a job fair next week as the Pokagons seek employees for the newly expanded Four Winds South Bend’s hotel and spa. The hiring event will be next

Chikaming Open Lands is inviting everyone to help it recapture some wayward snowmen. The Snowman Hunt is now on through January 21. The Mitten Gang, a band of frosty fugitives, has hidden in the preserves of Chikaming

More than 10,000 Michigan workers filed for unemployment benefits last week after losing their jobs. That’s an increase of about 1,000 over the prior week. The number has been going up week by week, and this is

Corewell Health South has released the top baby names of 2022 at its hospitals in St. Joseph and Niles. Out of 1,316 local babies born so far in 2022, Jayden and Charlotte were the most popular names

From the Associated Press — An explosion of new election-related legislation followed former President Donald Trump’s claims about losing the 2020 presidential election due to fraud. Next year is shaping up to be another busy one for

From the Associated Press — Starting January 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. The credit is part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act

Delaware truck driver Barry Croft Jr. will spend 19 years and seven months in prison for plotting to kidnap and kill Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. Defense attorney Joshua Blanchard says Croft had become radicalized in the

A group of former Marines, including one from Michigan, is about to take on a new mission. Logan Stark and nine others are going to skydive all around the world. “The goal here is to break the

A Niles man is dead after a single vehicle crash in Cass County’s Milton Township on Wednesday. Michigan State Police say it happened around 7:45 p.m. on Bertrand Street near Batchlor Drive. The preliminary investigation shows the

A Round Barn Winery, Brewery and Distillery is coming to Niles. Moersch Hospitality Group CEO and owner Matthew Moersch says the expansion is pending regulatory approval, but they are thrilled to head to Niles. He says they

Benton Harbor residents are being advised adjustments are being made to bottled water distribution are being made over the next couple of weeks due to the holidays as well as a new winter distribution plan. As of

An agreement has been reached between Berrien County and New Buffalo Township regarding maintenance of the Marquette Greenway trail. The trail is planned to run from Chicago to New Buffalo, and work on the stretch from the

State Senator Aric Nesbitt will be the new minority leader in the Michigan Senate when it gets back to work January 11. He tells us he feels blessed the Republican caucus came together to place him in

A field of 80 flags from across the country were hand-selected for a Twitter tournament to compete for the best flag in the United States, and one southwest Michigan flag has risen near the top. Less than

Stay off the ice. That’s the message from the U.S. Coast Guard after photos circulated on social media this week of people walking out on to the Lake Michigan ice this week. Executive Petty Officer Zed Bradley

From the Associated Press — A Delaware trucker described as a co-leader of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan’s governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison. Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth and final

Recycling companies are receiving a lot more boxes and recycling material this time of year, but some of it may be costing consumers more. Things like ribbons, holiday lights, ornaments, and other Christmas décor often gets lumped

A house fire is being battled by several fire departments in southern Berrien County. The fire in the 23-hundred block of Red Bud Trail just south of US-12 began around 7 a.m. The road is closed between

Some travelers at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids and Metro Airport outside Detroit are having to change plans due to flight cancellations. Flight Aware says are were more than 30 cancellations and delays

Gas prices look like they’ll stay low going into the New Year. According to a Triple A report, today’s average in Michigan is $3.03, up 4¢ from a week ago and 5¢ less than a year ago.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says 10,927 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week. There were 110 people whose lives ended due to the illness. COVID-19 has killed 40,767 in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says 10,927 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week. There were 110 people whose lives ended due to the illness. COVID-19 has killed 40,767 in Michigan

A 46-year-old Dowagiac woman is hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on M-51 in Cass County. Nicole Henslee had stopped with her turn signal on as she was trying to turn into a driveway when she was hit

Mattress liquidation has taken on a new meaning at one local business. Dr. ZZZZ’Z Mattress Center, one of the only remaining stores inside The Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor, has sustained significant damage and loss of inventory

A free clinic for student hearing and vision screenings will be offered next week by the Berrien County Health Department. Hearing and vision coordinator Melisa Jordan tells us these screenings are for homeschooled and virtually schooled students

Among the organizations left with things to cleanup as a result of the blizzard is the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Elks Lodge. It posted a message on social media Monday saying all functions at the lodge are canceled

There’s a new nature preserve in Buchanan Township, thanks to a partnership between Chikaming Open Lands and the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. The conservancy’s Justin Gish tells us 45 acres off Wolkins Road was donated by Anne