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October 16, 2025 13 mins

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The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution making some requests of the Michigan Department of Transportation as it plans to rebuild Main Street in St. Joseph in 2027. 

A controlled deer hunt is being planned for Love Creek County Park in Berrien Center next month. 

Lincoln Township has received another positive audit report. 

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Whirlpool has announced a plan to invest $300 million in two of its U.S. manufacturing plants as part of an effort to grow its American manufacturing footprint.

There are some improvements in the works for Hagar Park and Beach. 

The committee tasked with finding a new manager for Lincoln Township will be meeting with some potential candidates in the coming week. 

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Retired Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is speaking out in support of the Lake Michigan College millage renewals set to be on the ballot next month. 

Corewell Health is rolling out a new enhanced text messaging system. 

No charges will be filed following the threat that led to the cancellation of last Friday's football game between Benton Harbor and Berrien Springs. 

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As heard on The Morning Show with Ken & Friends, this is the weekly News from the Bear Den! segment from Kristen Bawks, Superintendent for St. Joseph Public Schools. This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about what's new at St. Joseph Public Schools and what they're celebrating with students, parents, faculty, and the community!

For more information, visit: https://www.sjschools.org/ 

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Present Pillars in Benton Harbor has honored several men who have helped make the community a better place in the past year with its third annual Pillar Awards Gala, held on Saturday at the Four Winds Casino.

Southwestern Michigan College will hold in-person, on-campus interviews with its three finalists for college president this month. 

Benton Township Police Chief Greg Abrams is hoping to help prevent gun v...

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The Berrien Community Foundation has announced $270,000 in grants to community organizations throughout the county as it held its 73rd Annual Meeting and Celebration on Thursday night. 

More than 1,000 teachers from across Berrien County gathered at St. Joseph High School on Friday for a professional development conference partly organized by Berrien RESA. 

Berrien County has reached an agreement with the Southwest Michig...

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Berrien County's transit committee is set to meet later this month to discuss how a regional transportation system might be created after the Michigan Department of Transportation indicated it wants a replacement to be found for the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority, or TCATA. 

Berrien County may have found a buyer for a 36-acre property it owns in Three Oaks. 

A Niles man has been arrested and ch...

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There's an election for St. Joseph City Commission next month, and perhaps the biggest issue will be paid parking. After the city's unpopular rollout of a paid parking program downtown back in May, and its later suspension, we've chatted with all six candidates to learn their position on the issue.

With a lawsuit now filed by the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association against the state's new 24% wholesale tax on ma...

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Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a plan for the restoration of wildlife habitat in Ox Creek. 

There are changes coming to the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance. 

Now on display at the South Haven Center for the Arts is this year’s juried exhibition, "The Ghosts that Linger."

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As heard on The Morning Show with Ken & Friends, this is the weekly News from the Bear Den! segment from Kristen Bawks, Superintendent for St. Joseph Public Schools. This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about what's new at St. Joseph Public Schools and what they're celebrating with students, parents, faculty, and the community!

For more information, visit: https://www.sjschools.org/ 

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In today's news:

The St. Joseph Township Board of Trustees is considering a brownfield financing plan for a residential development planned at the site of the former Berrien Hills Country Club off Napier Avenue. 

There's a new director on the job at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Berrien County Health Department is reminding women of the importance of regular sc...

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Michigan's budget crisis is over. 

There have been some sleepless nights lately for leaders of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging while Michigan lawmakers hammered out the final state budget.

Lake Michigan College has a frontrunner for the position of president, just a month after current President Trevor Kubatzke announced his retirement. 

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Both of Southwest Michigan's representatives in the U.S. House are placing the blame for the federal government shutdown squarely on Democrats in the U.S. Senate. 

So, what's going on with the state budget? State Representative Joey Andrews explains.

Now at work at Coloma Elementary School is a fully-certified therapy dog to help improve the physical and mental well-being of students. 

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A developer has plans to bring 120 new homes to Royalton Township.

The Van Buren Conservation District has unveiled a new series of interpretive signs along the Van Buren State Trail. 

A grant from Michigan Gas Utilities will enable South Haven Area Emergency Services to protect its first responders from carbon monoxide when they're out on calls. 

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As heard on The Morning Show with Ken & Friends, this is the weekly News from the Bear Den! segment from Kristen Bawks, Superintendent for St. Joseph Public Schools. This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about what's new at St. Joseph Public Schools and what they're celebrating with students, parents, faculty, and the community!

For more information, visit: https://www.sjschools.org/ 

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In today's news:

A developer has plans to bring 120 new homes to Royalton Township.

The Van Buren Conservation District has unveiled a new series of interpretive signs along the Van Buren State Trail. 

A grant from Michigan Gas Utilities will enable South Haven Area Emergency Services to protect its first responders from carbon monoxide when they're out on calls. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Michigan will avoid a state government shutdown if lawmakers can take quick action to approve a budget deal announced on Thursday. 

It looks like Berrien County has found its next finance director.

Cornerstone Alliance will hold a grand opening celebration next week for the new Canal Commons, a public plaza now built between the Benton Harbor shipping canal and Emma Hull Flats at 170 Riverview Drive.

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Beautiful Elsa is a husky mix of fur and love. We named her Elsa after "Frozen" because her coat is white and fluffy like the snow in winter. We found it to fit her. We are unsure of her exact age, but we guess that she is about 3 years old. She prefers to hang out on the outside area of her kennel during the mornings when everyone is barking and being noisy. Elsa is pretty low key and will shy away from people initially, but she i...

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Meet Alex and Max, happy little guys who are certain to put a smile on your face! They are playful and adore attention from people. Pure breed Havanese dogs, only 4-1/2 years old. Alex is grey and weighs around 14 pounds. Max is black with white and weighs around 16 pounds. Both boys would like to lose a couple of pounds, but wouldn't we all?!! Alex loves to be held and carried. Max is more independent, preferring to walk and ...

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The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been advised to be prepared for a short state government shutdown as the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to approve a budget approaches. 

The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has extended its deadline for companies interested in managing Dial a Ride to submit their proposals. 

Berrien County is lowering its asking price for a 36-acre piece of property...

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