Berrien County keeping eye on MDOT plans for Main Street in St. Joseph

While the Michigan Department of Transportation prepares to rebuild Main Street in downtown St. Joseph in 2027, the city of St. Joseph isn’t the only interested local party. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday,
Capozio’s brand to disappear as Harbert restaurant is sold

It’s another one of those ‘end of an era’ stories! Several hundred well wishers have already shared congratulations & good memories for the Capozio family after they announced that the final remaining ‘Capozio’s’ would disappear after this
SMC Trustees Approve Balanced Budget, Continue Presidential Search

The Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the institution’s balanced budget for the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year, following a public hearing this week. The adoption comes as the college continues its search for
State lawmakers tour Palisades plant as restart nears

State Representative Pauline Wendzel has received an update on the effort to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County. Wendzel tells us she and a group of state lawmakers from all over Michigan took
Celebrate at South Haven HarborFest this week

Taking place this Friday and Saturday is the South Haven HarborFest, one of the biggest celebrations to be held in South Haven each year. Assistant City Manager Michael Landis tells us there will be all kinds of
Small Business Financing Seminar June 24 from SMR Chamber & Horizon Bank

Business owners and entrepreneurs alike are invited to join Horizon Bank, a panel of industry experts, and local community organizations for an insightful morning dedicated to navigating the world of business financing. Access to Capital and Small
Job Fair July 10 in Benton Harbor from Michigan Works!

If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next job fair where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next event will take
Health Department: take precautions with food this summer

The Berrien County Health Department is reminding everyone to take precautions with their food this summer. Department Environmental Health Supervisor Brian Murphy tells us summer is the time of year when hospitals will see a lot of