Cass County Blight Elimination Program to demolish eight structures in first round of funding
At the center of an idyllic residential neighborhood in Cassopolis, melted blue siding hangs from a charred wood frame that previously served as walls to a single-family home. Yellow caution tape sways limply where a front door
Berrien County honors 911 dispatchers; top award goes to Niles city dispatcher
Berrien County administrators on Thursday honored four 911 dispatchers in the county, with Niles City Dispatcher Mark Fitzsimons being named the 2022 911 dispatcher of the year. The presentation was made by Chuck Heit, Berrien County Undersheriff
Melissa Etheridge to perform at Four Winds Casino
Grammy-winning Rockstar and activist Melissa Etheridge announced she is hitting the road for a 44-date North American tour, which includes a stop in Southwest Michigan. On July 29th, Etheridge will perform at the Silver Creek Event Center
Camp Leo now open for summer registrations
Applications for Camp Leo, an overnight summer camp experience for children, ages 10-17, with developmental disabilities who live in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties are now available! Camp will be held July 30-August 2 at Warner
WMU Approves Graduate Certificate in Tribal Governance
Western Michigan University has announced the creation of a new graduate level program on Tribal Sovereignty. It will be celebrated with an event today. WMU told us more: The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, the Pokagon
Governor Whitmer Wants Sales Tax Pause On Electric Vehicles
The proposed budget for the next fiscal year from Governor Gretchen Whitmer includes a pause on the sales tax of electric vehicles. “We cannot leave any worker or any community behind and we must ensure that families
Van Buren County Holding Drug Take Back Day April 22
Police will hold a national Drug Take Back Day on April 22. In Van Buren County, unused, unwanted, and expired medicine can be dropped off at the Bronson Wellness Center at 950 South Bailey Street in South
Full Circle Cafe approved for outdoor seating after asking public for help during financial ‘challenges’
Outdoor dining is returning once again to Full Circle Café downtown Stevensville. Village trustees this week approved the café to use two parking spaces outside its storefront from May 1st to November 1st. The cost of renting
South Haven Short Term Rental Workshop April 20
South Haven will hold a workshop on short-term rentals next week. City Manager Kate Hosier says it will be at South Haven High School from 6 to 8 p.m. “The first workshop on April 20th is meant