Health Department Launches Anti Teen Vaping Campaign
A new campaign to fight vaping and tobacco use among teens has been launched by the Berrien County Health Department. Prevention specialist Lisa Peeples-Hurst tells us teen vaping has gone up since COVID while the awareness of
One Application–50 Scholarship Opportunities Via Berrien Community Foundation
Berrien Community Foundation has moved their scholarship applications online and streamlined the process by offering one common online application for more than 50 opportunities totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. “Many of our applicants are juggling jobs,
Corewell Health Planning To Celebrate Expansion Of BH Health Center
Corewell Health South will hold a ceremony next week to mark the beginning of construction on its expansion of the Center for Better Health and Wellness in Benton Harbor. The center is moving from its current 1,200
Plenty Of Infrastructure Work On The Horizon In St. Joseph
There will be a lot of infrastructure work in the city of St. Joseph over the next six years and it will cost residents. City commissioners on Monday heard from John Kaczor of Municipal Analytics, who presented
New Hotel Planned In Lincoln Township
There are plans for a new hotel in Lincoln Township. At a Tuesday meeting, the Lincoln Township Board of Trustees gave preliminary approval to a zoning change for a parcel along Red Arrow Highway near the Tractor
Krasl Education Programs Win Community Funding Support
Education programs at the Krasl Art Center are moving forward in 2023 with support from several donors, including foundations and individuals. Details in a release from the Krasl. The Frederick Upton Foundation challenged the Krasl to a
Community Prepares for the 2023 Polar Plunge at Watermark Brewing Company
This is the fourth year Watermark Brewing Company has co-hosted the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Southwest Michigan, and though the temperature will be low, the community support is high! On February 4th, 2023, 5781 St. Joseph
Casey’s eyes Berrien Springs for next store location
A third Casey’s could soon be coming to Berrien County. Oronoko Township Supervisor Mike Hildebrand informed the township board Tuesday that Casey’s is interested in building a location near the U.S. 31 and M-139 interchange in Berrien