Soo Locks to partially reopen next week
The Great Lakes shipping season will begin next Saturday when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reopens the Poe Lock. Soo Locks Operations Manager LeighAnn Ryckeghem tells us the locks closed January 16 for ten weeks of
County hired construction services firm to help building, maintenance staff
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved a contract with a construction project management firm as the county improves its facilities with federal ARPA funds. County Administrator Brian Dissette told commissioners this week the current building
Land Conservancy to acquire LaGrange Valley, protect endangered bald eagles
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) announced Friday it has has been awarded Endangered Species Act funding to help acquire and create a nature preserve as the 425-acre property in Cass County. Formerly known as Lake LaGrange,
Buchanan Chamber hires The Livery’s Brandon DeJaynes as Executive Director
With plenty of experience booking talented local, regional and national bands to perform at Benton Harbor’s The Livery, Buchanan resident Brandon DeJaynes will now have another avenue to use his skills. The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce
Presentation looks at climate change effects on Lake Michigan
How is Lake Michigan being affected by climate change? That was the subject of a presentation by the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties this week in St. Joseph. League of Women Voters Lake
Berrien County completes purchase of land for Madeline Bertrand Park expansion
Berrien County has completed the purchase of land in Niles Township next to Madeline Bertrand County Park, expanding the 121 acre park by 32 acres. The county used a $300,000 state grant to make the purchase for
Undersheriff Chuck Heit Announces Run for Sheriff as Bailey Plans Retirement
Chuck Heit is making it official—he wants to be Berrien County’s next Sheriff. The longtime # 2 man at the Sheriff’s office will first seek appointment to the job for a year, then run for election in
Wightman wins award for dam removal project in Niles
Benton Harbor-based engineering firm Wightman has received an award for its work to remove an old dam in the Dowagiac River in Niles. Wightman received the Engineering Merit Award for its work on the Pucker Street Dam
Berrien County to seek second grant for Lakeview Trail project
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is planning to seek additional support for the development of the Lakeview Trail, which is planned to run along M-63 near the Whirlpool headquarters and Harbor Shores. Commissioner Jim Curran told
Lions Clubs ‘Camp Leo’ Seeks Volunteer Counselors for Special Needs Campers
If you are looking to make a difference in someone’s life this Summer, area Lions Clubs may have an opportunity for you. They need volunteer adult counselors for their camp for special needs kids. The details came
It’s Good Time Golf at Pipestone Creek Golf Course
Lush, rolling greens, the gentle trickle of a nearby stream, a vibrant mural of leaves that changes with the seasons— the serene setting of Pipestone Creek Golf Course offers a tiny little escape in the quiet outskirts
Weathering the weather: Nathan Voytovick brings SWMI beauty to millions with Nates Dronography
When Stevensville native and weather enthusiast Nate Voytovick bought his first drone camera just over six years ago, he had no idea what kind of storm was headed his way. Shortly after creating the Nates Dronography Facebook
Weekend event to connect girls with STEM subjects
Elementary age girls will be at Lake Michigan College this weekend to learn about STEM subjects, courtesy of Whirlpool and the Council on Women and Technology. Whirlpool’s Pamela Wise-Martinez tells us the Girls and STEM event is
Benton Harbor event to provide opportunities, fun for out-of-school youth
Michigan Works! of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren and YouthBuild of Benton Harbor are inviting individuals 16-24 years old to participate in the Youth Spring Bash on Friday, March 24 at the the Next Level Tech Center,
New Wednesday night farmers market coming to downtown St. Joseph
Coming this summer to downtown St. Joseph will be the new Wednesday Night Market, a hybrid of the regular farmers market and the Artisan Fair. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us this is a way to