Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K this month

Coming up this month will be the “STAY; Your Story’s Not Over” 5K Run and Walk, organized by the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Coalition volunteer Mary Couitcher tells us this is the second run the coalition
Health Department highlights Sexual Health Clinic services

The Berrien County Health Department is reminding everyone of the importance of being tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections during this Sexual Health Awareness Month. BCHD Clinical and Community Services Supervisor Dionne Rigozzi tells us those who
‘Heart of Cook’ awards 25 grants to non-profit groups

The Heart of Cook awarded grants to 25 area nonprofit and governmental organizations totaling more than $67,000 at a grant reception at Indiana Michigan Power’s Cook Nuclear Plant this week. The Heart of Cook is a corporate-advised
Mediterranean food blogger looking to open café in downtown St. Joseph

A St. Joseph woman says she’s looking for some downtown space to rent for a small, start-up restaurant, perhaps with a Mediterranean lean. Claudine Sousou describes herself as a ‘food blogger’ with 15,000 followers. She moved to
Tractor Supply in Saturday Grand Opening for Benton Harbor store

Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural retailer in the United States, is holding a Grand Opening celebration at its new Benton Harbor location Saturday, From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will feature a ribbon cutting
Teens to learn defensive driving from State Police this month

Coming up on Sunday, September 14, teens from all over Berrien County will be at Lake Michigan College in Benton Township to learn defensive driving skills from Michigan State Police. MSP Lieutenant DuWayne Robinson tells us the
Hiring slowdown continues in 1st jobs report since Trump fired commissioner

Narisara Nami/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Fresh jobs data on Friday showed a continued hiring slowdown in the first such release since a dismal jobs report last month prompted President Donald Trump to fire the top official tasked with compiling labor statistics.