MDOT explains winter plowing operations

While county road agencies have had their hands full trying to cut paths through the snow this past week in Southwest Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation has had its crews out on larger routes on a
Lory’s Place shares story after being targeted by, avoiding scam

Lory’s Place in St. Joseph is telling the community about a scam that it avoided, partly thanks to the diligence of city staff and the mayor. Lory’s Place Director Stephanie Kohler-Pagan tells us the organization last week
Emergency Shelter Services fundraising walk next month

Emergency Shelter Services of Berrien County is planning its annual Coldest Night of the Year walk for Saturday, February 28 in Benton Harbor to raise money for those experiencing homelessness and hunger. Emergency Shelter Services says the
New inductees to be honored into South Haven High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday

South Haven High School will honor three inductees into its Athletic Hall of Fame this week. The high school says the 2026 class includes Mariah Boss-Hesscott, a 2012 graduate who excelled in swimming and softball and went
Trade tensions are whipsawing US mortgage rates. What happens next?

President Donald Trump attends the signing ceremony of the Peace Charter for Gaza as part of the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2026. (Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Mortgage
City of St. Joseph looking for feedback with information sessions on parking next month

The city of St. Joseph is inviting everyone to a series of public information sessions on its plans for the downtown paid parking program in 2026. To be held in February, there will be two information sessions