Community News
Rural roads are disproportionately deadly, new study finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural roads are beautiful, but they’re hiding a deadly secret – nearly half of all ...
Community News
Local Christmas tree farms open for business
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Christmas Eve just one month away, local tree farms are ready to provide community ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for domestic violence
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on domestic violence charges. John ...
Community News
Wording submitted for petition to recall Buchanan mayor
ST. JOSEPH — Wording has been submitted to the Berrien County Clerk’s Office to recall Buchanan Mayor Sean ...
Berrien County
Local churches sever ties with United Methodist Church during ongoing split
NILES — 2023 will go down as a year of change for area Methodist churches. More than 60 ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
11 injured after Amtrak train strikes two vehicles in New Buffalo Township
NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — 11 people were injured after an Amtrak train struck two vehicles Thursday evening at ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners, MEC to discuss broadband expansion agreements
ST. JOSEPH – A Nov. 28 meeting has been set with Midwest Energy and Communications and area township ...
Business
Leader Publications relocating to new downtown Niles location
NILES — Leader Publications is leaving the 217 N. 4th St. location it has known as home for ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Berrien County Sheriff’s Office seeking information regarding missing Cassopolis man
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Cassopolis ...
Community News
Berrien Counnty Commissioners discuss 2024 budget
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners spent the bulk of their meeting Thursday going over the proposed 2024 ...
Crime/Court
Benton Harbor man gets prison time for Galien break-in
NILES — A Benton Harbor man was sentenced to prison for his actions in August in Galien. Matthew Mark ...
Community News
Berrien County promotes diabetes awareness in recognition of National Diabetes Month
BENTON HARBOR – November is National Diabetes Month, and the Berrien County Health Department is encouraging community members ...
Community News
Indiana Michigan Power releases thermostat survey results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In coordination with October’s National Energy Awareness Month, Indiana Michigan Power invited customers to share ...
Community News
Berrien County’s only women, family homeless shelter launches holiday fundraiser
BERRIEN COUNTY — An area nonprofit organization is raising funds to ensure Berrien County residents have a safe, ...
Community News
Whirlpool hosts Aviation Career Day
BENTON HARBOR — More than just airplanes descended on the grounds of Southwest Michigan Regional Airport in Benton ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township awarded $908,700 DNR Spark Grant for Community Park improvements
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. Niles Charter Township ...
Community News
Progress continues on south county projects in former AEP building
ST. JOSEPH – South county projects look to be moving forward after some hiccups over the last year ...
Business
Buchanan Farmers’ Market wraps up successful 2023 season
BUCHANAN — Another successful season is in the books for the Buchanan Farmers’ Market. The annual self-funded market, ...
Community News
Michigan State Police to host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Friday
NILES — On Friday, Oct. 13, troopers from the Michigan State Police, officers from the Baroda Lake Township ...
Business
General Surgeon Joins Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan
ST. JOSEPH — General surgeon Andrew Vaughan, D.O., recently joined the Corewell Health medical staff in Southwest Michigan. Dr. ...
Crime/Court
The Berrien County Trial Court receives $422,000 in grant funds for treatment courts, Swift and Sure program
ST. JOSEPH — The Berrien County Trial Court is has announced the continued funding of its two treatment ...
News
Berrien County approves commercial rehabilitation districts for Niles’ Round Barn, Wolverine Investment projects
ST. JOSEPH — Two Niles projects got the stamp of approval Thursday from the Berrien County Board of ...
Community News
Indeck receives air emissions permit from EGLE
NILES — Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy officials announced Thursday that they have granted an ...
Local Government
Berrien County encouraged to use opioid settlement funds to address drug-related deaths
ST. JOSEPH – A week after Berrien County Commissioners heard about plans to spend $8 million from a ...
Community News
US-12/M-51 interchange rebuilding in Niles starts Monday
COLOMA — Work will begin Monday to rebuild the US-12/M-51 interchange in Niles, according to the Michigan Department ...
