Country singer Jackson Dean to headline Berrien County Youth Fair this year

The Berrien County Youth Fair has announced this year’s grandstand lineup. Youth Fair spokesperson Jill Hein tells us the 81st annual fair will be August 17 through August 22 with a theme to mark an important anniversary.
Forum set for tonight seeking to help Berrien County residents understand their healthcare options

A town hall on healthcare is planned for today, March 20, in Benton Harbor. Berrien County Commissioner Chokwe Pitchford tells us his political action group, Berrien Forward, is organizing the event to talk with residents about their
Aging Agency offers free Diabetes PATH classes

Area Agency on Aging is hosting free classes to help people manage diabetes in St. Joseph, Cassopolis and Niles starting in April. Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Towards Health) is a six-week interactive workshop designed to help individuals
AG warns of uptick in road toll & ticket scams targeting Michiganders

As Michiganders are increasingly targeted by fraudulent text messages claiming unpaid tolls or tickets, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing a new consumer alert to help residents avoid these scams. Toll and ticket scams are designed to steal
Via Transportation takes over management of TCATA

The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority is now under new management. Via Transportation officially took over operations of the organization that oversees Benton Harbor’s Dial a Ride service on Tuesday. Speaking to the TCATA Board of Trustees
Lake Michigan College introduces new Cardiac Sonography program

Health care providers in southwest Michigan need more cardiac sonographers. Lake Michigan College is answering the call to help fill these well-paying positions with a new specialized area of study under its Diagnostic Medical Sonography program umbrella.
Whirlpool brands rack up major wins at top kitchen industry show

There’s some welcome good news out of Whirlpool Corporation—and it’s the kind that hits close to home for anyone who cooks, renovates, or shops for appliances. At this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), one of