Improvements at Charles Yarbrough Park to be celebrated Saturday

A dedication ceremony for the newly improved Charles Yarbrough Park in Benton Harbor is planned for this Saturday. The park is named after the late Charles Yarbrough, who served as Benton Harbor’s mayor from 1997 to 2003.
Memorial for fallen police held in St. Joseph

Police agencies from throughout Berrien County gathered in St. Joseph Thursday to hold the annual Fraternal Order of Police memorial service for fallen officers. All 20 of the county police officers to have died in the line
South Haven puts out the beach safety flags for the summer

In a sign the summer has truly arrived, the safety flags are now once again flying at city beaches in South Haven. South Haven Area Emergency Services says the flags that let people know about swimming conditions
Present Pillars planning Men’s Health Challenge, 5K

Present Pillars in Benton Harbor will mark Men’s Health Month in June with a Men’s Health Month Challenge and Men’s Health Awareness 5K. Present Pillars Director James Gunter tells us the group is all about supporting and
Michigan jobless rate unchanged during April

Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was steady over the month, remaining at 5.5 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment edged down by 2,000 over the month and
Lincoln Township Trustee hopes to address flooding issues near North Grand Mere Lake

Lincoln Township Trustee Marc Florian is feeling optimistic something can be done to help reduce flooding in the area of North Grand Mere Lake following a meeting with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy