2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (384+ words) A new invasive species has been found in Berrien County. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced on Thursday the spotted lanternfly was discovered by the Southwest by Southwest Corner Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, or CISMA. The…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (154+ words) Everyone’s reminded about the city of Benton Harbor’s ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday. Speaking to city commissioners Tuesday, Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety Deputy Director of Fire Services Brian Kazmierzak invited commissioners and the public to…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (378+ words) The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding drivers about the importance of obeying construction zone signs after its staff ran into trouble trying to film a video about that very subject. The commission on Tuesday posted behind the scenes…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (314+ words) After three years of work, a new park that preserves a piece of Niles history has been completed and is available for the public. Niles History Center Director Christina Arseneau tells us the ribbon cutting for the new Ferry Street…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (205+ words) Residents near the Sandbar Grille in St. Joseph are expressing frustration with the noise they hear in their homes when the Sandbar is hosting live music late into the evening this summer. “I believe that is unreasonable that folks who…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (321+ words) Construction continues on schedule, but Sodus Township confirms a change in the name planned for the major new interstate fuel and convenience stop at Exit 28 even before it opens. The project was previously announced and approved by Sodus Township as…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (249+ words) The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians has honored 15 people and community partners for their efforts to improve Native American representation in Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. The Ally Awards were held on August 7 at Four Winds New Buffalo. Honored projects…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (213+ words) The second annual Hartford Fall Festival is set for next month. Stephanie Daniels with the Hartford Chamber of Commerce tells us the event will feature a Touch a Truck with public safety and construction vehicles for the kids to check…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (246+ words) Bridgman Public Schools will celebrate the completion of renovations to the Bridgman Aquatic Center next week. District Superintendent Thomas Reed tells us they’ve made $4 million in improvements to the community pool at the high school. “New tile all the way…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (218+ words) Visitors to Stevensville may notice a few extra police patrols in the next couple of weeks. Stevensville Village Manager Kacey Dominguez tells us they’ve launched “Slow Down, Stevensville,” a new awareness campaign asking drivers to take it easy in town....