Sheriff’s Department Polar Plunge set for February 7
It’s almost time for the next Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Berrien County. Sheriff Chuck Heit tells us the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is proud to organize the event to raise money for the Special
St. Joseph advances Harbor Shores residential, commercial develop on the north side of the river
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a brownfield plan for a development being pursued by Harbor Shores in the area of Upton Drive and Whitwam Drive, on the north side of the St. Joseph River. Speaking to
City of St. Joseph to hold community open houses on paid parking as leaders plan changes to the program
St. Joseph City Commissioners have been updated on possible changes that could be coming to the paid parking program downtown. Paid parking debuted on the west side of Main Street last May, prompting vocal opposition from some
New Southwest Michigan Food is Health Collaborative to be bolstered with grant awarded to Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien Community Foundation has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to bolster the new Southwest Michigan Food is Health Collaborative, which seeks to connect Southwest Michigan food producers with food pantries
New SMC President set to start in April
Dr. Klint Pleasant will officially start his position as the new president of Southwestern Michigan College in April. SMC announced early this month its board of trustees offered the job to Pleasant, who is currently the senior
Elephant’s Breath Antiques: Alive & Well Across State Street Downtown SJ
A familiar name in downtown St. Joseph has reappeared–opening for business across State Street from its longtime location. Elephant’s Breath Antiques–which specializes in antique and re-purposed furniture and related items–proclaimed its return in a social media post
Twin City Players Sets Director’s Forum, Auditions for ‘Home, I’m Darling’
Twin City Players is gearing up for auditions for Home, I’m Darling, a smart, dark comedy by Laura Wade and the fifth production of TCP’s 93rd season. A Director’s Forum will be held Wednesday, January 21, at
Job Fair February 10th 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
Bentwood Tavern launches 2026 giveback dinner series
Bentwood Tavern is launching its 2026 Giveback Dinner Series in partnership with the Berrien Community Foundation, expanding the restaurant’s long-running philanthropic effort with a county-wide approach to nonprofit support. The collaboration marks the first time the series
Stocks fall after Trump’s DOJ opens criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell
Money Cash Stocks Decline ( Anton Petrus/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Stocks slid in early trading on Monday hours after reports that the Department of Justice had opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell centered on
Sapphire + Salt to Open Feb. 1 in St. Joseph, Introducing a New Era of Purpose-Driven Longevity Wellness
After a 26-year career in healthcare consulting, Holly Kleiman stepped away from corporate America to—in her words– build something deeply personal, an evidence-based wellness company rooted in prevention, compassion, and a reimagined future of health. Founded as