Health clinic at Benton Harbor High Schools seeking to boost student mental health with chicken coop

The city of Benton Harbor is being asked to allow a limited exception to an ordinance prohibiting the raising of chickens in the community. The city Communications and Public Relations Committee this week heard from Intercare family
St. Joseph ‘State of the City” October 15

St. Joseph Mayor Brook Thomas is planning to deliver a State of the City address in October. Speaking at Monday’s city commission meeting, Thomas said the engagement will be on Tuesday, October 15 at The Inn at
Berrien County Educators Unite for 2026 ‘EdForward Conference’ to Drive Student Success

Over 1,400 Berrien County educators gather for one of Michigan’s largest professional development events with focus on Math, Literacy, and Belonging On Friday, October 9, more than 1,400 general education, special education, and early childhood educators, along
Salvation Army in Benton Harbor planning new shelter

The Benton Harbor Salvation Army is planning to construct a new homeless shelter. Salvation Army Major Nicholas Montgomery is the organization’s project manager and tells us the new shelter will have a 26-bed capacity and replace the
Alcohol, motorcycles: Which Canadian products are banned by the US?

What to know about the U.S. ban of Canadian products. (American Action Forum Office of the United States Trade Representative.) (WASHINGTON) A United States ban of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Canadian products took effect
Updated: Jimmy John’s, Dunkin & The Lauber new food/drink options at SBN

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with new information in addition to a Monday evening MOTM post. Officials gathered at South Bend International Airport (SBN) today for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of
MDOT updates St. Joseph Commissioners on Main Street reconstruction

St. Joseph City Commissioners have been updated by the Michigan Department of Transportation on its plans to reconstruct Main Street next year as the start date for the work draws closer. Speaking to commissioners Monday, MDOT’s Jonathan
‘Genealogy Day’ October 17 at Hartford Public Library

The Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society will sponsor a special event to celebrate Family History Month in October. Society President Joyce Beedie tells us they’re planning Genealogy Day for Saturday, October 17 at the Hartford Public Library.