Local Government

County commissioners discuss improving juvenile justice services

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update on juvenile justice efforts in the county at their ...

Crime/Court

South Bend man gets prison time on drug, weapons charges

NILES — A South Bend man is going to prison after being arrested with drugs and a weapon ...

Community News

County commissioners talk taxes, millage rates

ST. JOSEPH — Taxes and finances were on the minds of Berrien County Commissioners at their weekly meeting ...

Crime/Court

Authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspect

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification ...

Community News

Rep. Walberg opens downtown Niles district office

NILES — The Riverfront Square parking lot in downtown Niles was packed for a special occasion Friday morning.  ...

Community News

New river shelter discussed for Madeline Bertrand County Park

ST. JOSEPH — A new river shelter could be coming to Madeline Bertrand County Park south of Niles.  ...

Crime/Court

MSP issues “Spoofing Calls” warning

PAW PAW — The Michigan State Police Wayland Post and Fifth District Regional Dispatch fielded numerous complaints Wednesday, ...

Community News

Statue of Native American woman stolen from Niles Charter Township park

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in the search ...

Community News

Berrien County announces Madeline Bertrand County Park expansion

BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County has completed the purchase of land in Niles Township adjacent to Madeline Bertrand ...

Uncategorized

Heit running for Berrien County Sheriff 2024

BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit is officially announcing his run for Sheriff of Berrien County ...

Community News

Wightman wins Engineering Merit Award for Pucker Street Dam removal project

Benton Harbor — The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan honored Wightman with an Engineering Merit Award ...

Crime/Court

Niles men get prison time for meth dealing

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison on drug charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court.  ...

News

REO’s Cronin ‘coming home’ to perform at Silver Creek Event Center

For REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin, returning to southwest Michigan to perform is like coming home.

Local Government

Berrien County appoints Scott R. Sanford Chief Public Defender

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County has a new Chief Public Defender, but the decision was questioned by three ...

Business

Corewell Health opens new care center in Niles

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Corewell Health cut the ribbon on a new facility in Niles Wednesday afternoon. Community ...

Business

SWM Regional Chamber urges Michigan legislature to preserve Right to Work, prevailing wage laws

LANSING — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is voicing their steadfast opposition to House Bills 4004, 4005, and ...

Education

Entire May 2022 LMC Nursing cohort passes NCLEX-RN exam

BENTON HARBOR —  Lake Michigan College’s entire May 2022 graduating nursing cohort passed the National Council Licensure Examination ...

Education

LMC postpones millage renewal proposal

BENTON HARBOR — At a special meeting this morning, the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously voted ...

Business

Corewell Health welcomes new primary care nurse practitioner

NILES — Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, announced the addition of primary care provider, ...

Business

Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber announces new board members

ST. JOSEPH — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of three new directors ...

Local Government

County approves labor contract with Juvenile Center employees

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County officials are hoping a new contract with Juvenile Center employees will help them ...

Business

Treasury: Municipalities to receive Marijuana tax revenue this week

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local municipalities and counties invested in the marijuana industry will soon be receiving the benefits. ...

Business

Third annual Niles Restaurant Week begins March 6

NILES — The third annual Niles Restaurant Week presented by Corewell Health returns with  a delicious lineup from ...

Local Government

Berrien County commissioners discuss broadband service expansion

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County’s efforts to expand broadband service in the county are continuing, this time on ...

Community News

MDHHS launches bilingual health hotline for seasonal farmworkers

LANSING — A new bilingual hotline makes it easier for Michigan’s migrant workers and their families to get ...

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