County Commissioners seeking to keep conservation program local
Possible state changes to a conservation program popular among farmers are being opposed by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. At a Thursday meeting, commissioners discussed a state budget proposal that would eliminate local administration of the
Cornerstone Alliance interim leaders confident about the future
With a new interim leadership team in place, Cornerstone Alliance is considering its current condition and priorities before searching for a new long-term leader. Cornerstone President and CEO Rob Cleveland is leaving for a new position next
NRC holding Cook plant safety meeting next Thursday
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will discuss the 2023 safety performance of the Cook nuclear power plant during an open house meeting next week. The NRC’s Prema Chandrathil tells us this is the yearly meeting for the public
State grant approved for extension of Red Arrow Highway Linear Trail
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has accepted a new grant for the Red Arrow Highway Linear Park. The $1,495,000 state Transportation Alternative Program grant will help continue construction of the paved trail along Red Arrow Highway
Dinosaurs to line riverfront in South Haven for museum celebration next month
Set for July 27 is the Mitten Children Museum’s annual Playpalooza fundraiser in South Haven, featuring dinosaurs at Riverfront Park. Museum Board President Pam Leiter tells us the event will be packed with family-friendly fun, including a
Traffic advice for Lest We Forget observance from SJ Police
St. Joseph’s Public Safety Department is reminding residents and visitors that things will be a bit hectic around Tiscornia Beach on Friday and Saturday, as Lest We Forget re-creates the D-Day Invasion. Traffic and parking will be
Michigan unemployment rate stable at 3.9 % for 4th straight month
Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained at 3.9 percent for the fourth consecutive month during May, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment and unemployment in the state both
South Haven reaches agreement committing recreation millage funds
The South Haven City Council has entered into an agreement with the city’s Local Development Finance Authority and the Downtown Development Authority to ensure that money generated from a proposed recreation millage actually goes to that purpose.
Update: 400 Riverview Drive project very much alive say developers
The old adage of ‘nothing good happens fast’ is proving true once again, this time in connection with the plan to redevelop 400Riverview Drive, the former Chase Bank Building on the St. Joseph River in Benton Harbor.