Residents express concerns about Red Arrow Highway project from Bridgman to the Cook plant
The Berrien County Road Department has held a public meeting to tell Bridgman and Lake Township residents about plans to reconstruct Red Arrow Highway from the Bridgman city limits to about a thousand feet south of the
County Commissioners hear presentation on MDOT plans for Main Street in St. Joseph
The Michigan Department of Transportation has made a presentation to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners to explain its planned reconstruction of Main Street in downtown St. Joseph in 2027. MDOT project manager Jonathan Smith told commissioners
Commissioners recommend brownfield changes to make way for new Harbor Shores housing
St. Joseph City Commissioners have recommended that Berrien County make some changes to the Brownfield plan for properties near Harbor Shores so new housing developments planned on some of those parcels can proceed. Speaking to commissioners this
Thousands in Michigan receive share of $34 million in back payments under unemployment law benefits increase
Nearly 48,000 Michiganders are receiving retroactive unemployment payments following a review of their claims based on new, higher weekly benefit rates signed into law in December. Totaling $34 million, the back payments were issued after a thorough
Michigan unemployment rate edges down in June
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 5.3 percent during June, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment receded by
Fort St. Joseph to hold open house weekend of August 2
The Niles History Center is planning the next Fort St. Joseph Open House for the weekend of August 2. History Center Director Christina Arseneau tells us on the 2nd and 3rd, anyone can come to the archaeological
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber announces director for Central Berrien CGA
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber today announced a director for the new Central Berrien Chamber Growth Alliance (CGA). The Central Berrien CGA is a new entity of the Regional Chamber, established to collaborate with municipalities, businesses, and
MEC announces next phase of broadband rollout
A whole lot more fiber optic cable is about to get laid around Southwest Michigan. Midwest Energy and Communications has announced that in the final six months of this year, it will begin construction of 361 miles
Twin City Players to Host 37th Annual Tiffany Awards
Twin City Players will host its 37th Annual Tiffany Awards celebration on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The annual Tiffany Awards will recognize the performances and achievements of its members and volunteers from the 2024-2025 season. Shows included are Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein, The Mousetrap, It’s
St. Joseph Commissioners advance plan for sewage plant improvements
The city of St. Joseph is seeking some improvements at the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant. At their meeting this week, city commissioners followed their counterparts in Benton Harbor and voted to issue a notice