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Lake Michigan College will host two career fairs this month, one focused on manufacturing and the other on general careers. LMC Career Services Director Barbara Craig tells us a total of about 70 employers will be on

Indiana Michigan Power is seeking state permission to construct four new solar power plants. Spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us the plants, all to be located in Indiana, will help the company reach its goal to achieve net

The United Way of Southwest Michigan has been named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For by The NonProfit Times. It came in 14th overall for 2023, and this is the fourth time the organization has

The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile from Comstock Township in Kalamazoo County. Sophie Miller is a 17-year-old Comstock Twp resident who was last seen on foot on

Just after 4pm Friday afternoon, emergency personnel responded to an accident in the 56000 block of Red Arrow Highway between a truck and a motorcycle. Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reports that Deputies were dispatched to

On Monday, March 6, 2023, the Andrews University community gathered in the lobby of the Campus Center for a surprise event held to honor president Andrea Luxton, who is retiring in July. The highlight of the event

A goal to provide broadband internet throughout Cass County came one step closer to fruition this week. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced Cass County was among 22 entities to receive a

An elderly woman and a baby were involved in a Volinia Township crash Friday morning. Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke reported that just before noon, a vehicle driven by 73-year-old Dowagiac resident Allie Williams failed to yield

The Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 12th at the Benton Township Hall to discuss a planned road project to repair more than 4 miles of M-139 in Sodus

Benton Harbor Public Safety responded to a structure fire near West Britain and 8th street at the River Terrace Housing complex this afternoon (Friday). The fire was quickly extinguished and Fire Marshal Brian Kazmierzak said there were

A boil water advisory is in effect for a portion of South Haven. Crews working to replace a hydrant on the business loop at Broadway and Huron accidentally broke an 8-inch pipe resulting in a low pressure

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced thousands of dollars in Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grants are heading to Southwest Michigan in support of creating jobs and spurring private investment. Communities with businesses receiving the grants include South Haven,

Chasten Buttigieg will speak at the OutCenter’s second annual Harbor Country Hearts Party in Three Oaks on June 25. OutCenter Southwest Michigan executive director MaryJo Schnell says the author and husband of U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Stevensville resident and professional artist Cherie Okonski has ambitious plans following the release of her first children’s book, The Secret of Gumper the Rabbit. From a mascot in the Blossomtime Parade to a continuing series of Gumper

The Michigan Maritime Museum is set to conclude its Steamship Lecture series with a presentation called “Crossing the Inland Sea: Sailing from the Windy City to St. Joseph and South Haven.” Bob Myers from the Historical Society

A panel of experts across multiple fields joined together with honor students and faculty Thursday evening at Lake Michigan College to discuss the gun violence in schools and communities across the United States. Panelists at the forum

Heavy storms have caused significant damage to a piece of infrastructure in Berrien County. A culvert underneath Point O’ Woods Drive in Benton Township has completely failed, washing a large section of road and sand into  The

A 49-year old Baroda man died in police custody Wednesday after allegedly running from law enforcement in the area of Pipestone Township north of Eau Claire. Wednesday afternoon, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate

State Representative Joey Andrews is briefing local governments on what’s been happening lately in Lansing. Speaking to Benton Harbor City Commissioners this week, Andrews said it’s been a “marathon” couple of months in Lansing, with some of

Berrien County police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery committed Wednesday night at Dale’s Mini-Mart in Niles Township. The suspect is being described as a skinny black male, approximately

Lake Michigan College will host two career fairs this month, one focused on manufacturing and the other on general careers. LMC Career Services Director Barbara Craig tells us a total of about 70 employers will be on

Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that on April 6, 2023 at approximately 0600 Hours, deputies of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on M-51. The crash was just North of Indian

Flames have reduced what was the Quik Way Party Store at 105 South Fair Avenue in Benton Township to rubble. The business was closed when dispatch was called early in the morning Thursday. Gary Singh is the

Consumers Energy is pausing its plans to build a 20-mile long high-voltage power line in Van Buren County. The utility tells residents they are working to evaluate and explore their options in Lawrence after residents began voicing

A fire is under investigation in Benton Township. Berrien County dispatchers say it was called in just before 5:30 this morning at the Quik Way Party Store at 105 South Fair Avenue. The business was closed at

State Representative Pauline Wendzel is firing back at a special Berrien County GOP task force that is reviewing recent votes of elected officials and considering censuring her based on her support of expanding civil rights protections. In