Softball fundraiser held for Center for Growth and Independence

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The Center for Growth and Independence in Benton Harbor is holding its 37th annual softball fundraiser event this Friday and Saturday. Several businesses from around Southwest Michigan are participating in the recreational outing, all to help benefit

Mitten Children’s Museum names new director

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Amy Fracker has been named the new executive director of Mitten’s Children Museum, following Wendi Onuki’s resignation last month. Before joining the Mitten Children’s Museum, Fracker was the Director of Development at the Grand Rapids Public Museum,

Health Department: ‘Don’t let ticks TICK you off’

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The Berrien County Health Department is reminding everyone of things they can do to protect themselves from ticks this summer. We’ve seen a lot of ticks in the past few weeks, although health department epidemiologist Sara Palmer

Palisades restart meeting set for August 1

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Palisades Restart Panel will hold their second public meeting on the possible reopening of the Palisades nuclear power plant August 1 at Lake Michigan College. The NRC says the meeting will include

Berrien Commissioners reviewing options for county jail

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A $200,000 grant from the state to study issues at the Berrien County Jail has been accepted by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. State Representative Joey Andrews secured the jail study grant for the county last