$250,000 in grants awarded by Low Family Foundation
The Joseph N. and Rosemary E. Low Family Foundation has awarded $250,000 in grants to support non-profits across Berrien County and the surrounding region. The newly established family foundation, operating through the Berrien Community Foundation, awarded 22
As Bridgman metal fabricator plans expansion, city receives grant for street rebuild
The city of Bridgman is receiving a state grant of more than $1 million to fix up a street serving a manufacturer as it plans an expansion. The Michigan Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced Bridgman is
South Haven residents warned about scam involving fake invoices
The city of South Haven is warning everyone of a nationwide scam targeting residents by impersonating local government planning and zoning departments. The city says scammers are using publicly available information to send realistic-looking emails and invoices
Rx Kids launching in four Berrien County communities, providing financial support to new mothers
A new program is starting in four Berrien County communities to provide financial support to new mothers, and it will be available to all pregnant mothers, regardless of income. Rx Kids was launched in Flint in 2024,
United Way Invites Community to Nominate a Volunteer for Leadership Award
Every year, United Way of Southwest Michigan recognizes outstanding volunteers in Berrien and Cass counties with two prestigious awards. The group is once again seeking nominations of volunteers to receive recognition at its Annual Celebration, to be held
Benton Township moving ahead with more than $4 million in sewer projects
The Benton Township Board of Trustees has authorized more than $4.1 million in sewer projects to be completed this year. At a Tuesday meeting, trustees voted to move ahead with the three projects, which will involve sanitary
I & M outlines long term plans for major power line reconstruction in SJ & BH
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) plans enhancements to the electric transmission grid spanning the St. Joseph River, from downtown Benton Harbor to Hickory Creek substation in St. Joseph Township. The work will take place in 2028 and 2029.
Benton Harbor Mayor sees big progress on housing in 2026
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad says big things are happening in the city as 2026 gets underway. Speaking at Monday’s city commission meeting, Muhammad said there are several major housing projects making good progress. “Project T will
Michigan unemployment rate edges lower as labor force declines
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined by one-tenth of a percentage point between September and November, according to data released Tuesday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. State officials report that total employment fell