Scaled back paid parking plan heading to St. Joseph Commissioners

The St. Joseph Downtown Development Authority has advanced a revised paid parking plan on to the full city commission, which will consider it this month. Speaking at a DDA meeting this week, St. Joseph Community Development Director
‘Our Lady of the Lake’ Early Learning Information Night Set for March 11 in St. Joseph

Parents and caregivers of young children are invited to an Early Learning Information Night on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, 3165 Washington Ave., St. Joseph. The event runs from 6
Sheriff’s Department thanks all who helped find missing boy Monday

A child is safe and back with his family after going missing in the Scottdale area of Berrien County on Monday. Berrien County Undersheriff Greg Sanders tells us the boy was reported missing about 4:15 p.m. and
AAA Survey: Michigan Vacation Plans Surge for 2026

Michiganders are gearing up for a busier year of travel in 2026, according to new findings from AAA’s Consumer Pulse™ Survey, which reveal a sharp rise in vacation intent, increased multi-trip planning, and an urgent need for travelers
RESA to celebrate special education teachers, support staff next week

The Berrien RESA Special Education Parent Advisory Committee will celebrate the work of special education teachers, administrators, building staff, and volunteers with its 2026 Annual Excellence in Education Award Reception next week. RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock tells
Dow falls 1,000 points as Iran War escalates

Photo of Wall Street (Matteo Colombo/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 1,000 points in early trading on Tuesday as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran prompted a major selloff. The
Panelists to discuss mental health, suicide prevention at One Buchanan community forum

A forum on mental health issues and suicide prevention is coming up this month in Buchanan. One Buchanan says it’s chosen the topics as the focus of its 2026 community forum, after the suicide of a local
Sturgis Bank announces key expansion hire with former Market One exec

Sturgis Bank has appointed Zach Morris as Assistant Vice President of Business Development for Van Buren County, the bank announced Tuesday. According to the announcement, Morris brings more than 20 years of experience supporting business growth across
Dissolve Baroda? Business owner says move overlooks “critical realities”

The potential dissolution of the Village of Baroda is drawing scrutiny from local officials and business leaders as the village seeks legal guidance on a citizen-led petition to disincorporate and be absorbed into Baroda Township. The Baroda