Deadline for Frederick S. Upton Foundation grants March 15
The Frederick S. Upton Foundation has announced the deadlines for its 2026 grant funding cycles, with the first application due March 15, followed by additional cycles in June and October. The Berrien Community Foundation, which administers Upton
Chikaming Township working on new short-term rental ordinance
The Chikaming Township Board of Trustees is drafting a new ordinance to govern short-term rental housing in the community. Supervisor David Bunte tells us the board met last week to discuss the results of a short-term rental
Whitmer signs school smart phone ban
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that prohibits public school students from using smartphones during instruction time. The legislation from state Representative Mark Tisdel of Rochester Hills seeks to eliminate classroom distractions. Tisdel tells us things like
Hagar Township Trustees discuss drain project costs
Hagar Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio has some questions about some drain work that’s been done in the community. DiMaggio tells us he recently met with Berrien County Drain Commissioner George McManus and learned of some assessments township
Emergency Shelter Services ‘Coldest Night of the Year” February 28
Emergency Shelter Services in Benton Harbor is gearing up for one of its newest and biggest fundraisers. The Coldest Night of the Year walk will be Saturday, February 28 to raise money for those experiencing homelessness and