Strong turnout at community recycling event this week
The Berrien County Parks Department is thanking everyone who came out to its free community recycling event on Tuesday. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams said Thursday the event at Lake Michigan College was “overwhelmingly popular.” “We
Berrien County names 911 Telecommunicator of the Year
Two Berrien County 911 dispatchers have been recognized for their efforts to keep the community safe. At Thursday’s meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, the 2025 Telecommunicator of the Year was presented to Berrien County
Michigan jobless rate stays constant in latest report
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the month, remaining at 5.0 percent during February, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment fell by 9,000 over the month,
Honor Credit Union Secures Naming Rights to Kalamazoo Ballpark
Honor Credit Union has entered into a long-term naming rights agreement for the home stadium of the Kalamazoo Growlers, rebranding the facility as Honor Credit Union Stadium. The ballpark, located in Mayor’s Riverfront Park, has long been
Whirlpool Appliance Sale for United Way May 2-3 in SJ
Southwest Michigan residents looking to upgrade their homes this spring will have a chance to score name-brand appliances at deep discounts—while supporting a good cause at the same time. The annual Whirlpool appliance sale, a partnership between
Construction underway on new Chikaming Township Park
Construction is now underway on the new Kohn Park in Chikaming Township. The project is at 5844 Sawyer Road, the former site of an old fire station that was torn down a few years ago. Chikaming Township
What does the US blockade of Iran shipping mean for gas prices?
Close-up of Chevron sign at a gas station, showing California gas prices, in Walnut Creek, California, April 8, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The United States continued to mount a naval blockade of