St. Joseph receives proposed designs for wayfinding signs
Some designs for wayfinding signs set to be installed around St. Joseph have been coming in for city commissioners to consider. Speaking to commissioners this week, St. Joseph Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth said Corbin Design, the
Lots to do this week at the Berrien County Youth Fair
The Berrien County Youth Fair is underway this week with rides, food, games, animal displays, vendors, and fun in Berrien Springs. Tuesday was both Kids Day and Law Enforcement Day, featuring the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. Undersheriff
Apprenticeship collaborative in Berrien County receives $500,000 grant
A state grant of $500,000 is going to the new Berrien County Collaborative to help set up an apprenticeship program using the former Lake Michigan College campus in Niles. Earlier this year, Berrien RESA, LMC, and the
New minimum wage rules being reviewed by lawmakers
State Representative Joey Andrews is expecting the Michigan Legislature to make some adjustments to the new minimum wage law set to take effect in February following a state Supreme Court ruling last month. The court ruled that
RESA seeking to prepare schools for new year
As summer is dwindling down, its time to get the kids in “back to school” mode. Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock says his office and others are getting ready to welcome the kids back into the classroom.
Colorful ‘Wave 100’ Hobie Cat race SH–SJ–NB–MC Underway
Hobie cat enthusiasts and photographers are watching Lake Michigan for a new sailing event today and tomorrow. The Wave 100 race left South Haven for St. Joseph today, then continues on to New Buffalo tomorrow and then
New gym floor, track coming to Benton Harbor High School
Some facilities at Benton Harbor Area Schools are receiving a facelift for the upcoming school year. Work began last week on new gym floors at Benton Harbor High School and Fair Plain Middle School. District Athletic Director