Another busy year for Berrien County recycling program
The Berrien County Parks Department is marking another successful year for its community recycling program. Berrien County Environmental Property Manager Jaysen Field tells us the department hosted five recycling events in 2024, giving Berrien County residents a
Luke Jeffries named new executive of the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors
The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors has announced the appointment of a new leader. Luke Jeffries has been named the chief executive of the group, replacing Alan Jeffries. Luke Jeffries takes over with more than a decade
Annual St. Joseph Chili Tour returns Jan. 31
The annual St. Joseph chili tour returns later this month on January 31. Whether you are looking to taste something spicy or a bit more milder, St. Joe Today events and operations manager Daniele Crevier tells us
Grant could pay for new Buchanan to Niles trail
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is being asked to seek a $4 million grant to construct a trail between Buchanan and Niles. Speaking to commissioners Thursday, the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission’s Marcy Hamilton said she’s gotten
Local Housing Rebound Continues As Inventory Grows into the New Year
The heady days of exponential growth in the local housing market in Michigan’s Great Southwest were celebrated during the peak span from 2016 through 2020. Following a dramatically slower pace influenced largely by the impact of the
St. Joseph seeking grant to improve Pleasant Street Plaza
The city of St. Joseph is once again seeking a state grant to improve the Pleasant Street Plaza. Speaking at this week’s meeting of the St. Joseph City Commission, City Manager Emily Hackworth said the Michigan Economic