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!

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A package of legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel intended to bolster development of the nuclear industry in Michigan has been approved by the state House. 

Leaders at Benton Harbor's Dial A Ride service are expecting some effects on the bottom line from a crash involving a Dial A ride bus this month. 

The city of St. Joseph has formally been granted Certified status as a Redevelopment Ready Community with an award presented by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation this week. 

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A new plan is being proposed for the use of the Nye's Apple Barn property on Niles Road in St. Joseph Township.        

With a pause in SNAP benefits set to begin on Saturday, New Heights CCDA is launching its annual fundraiser for its Community Food Network. 

A former employee of Lawton Public Schools is facing charges for allegedly embezzling district funds. 

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Zack and Sarah have another round of weekly events and programs for your business from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce. Go to smrchamber.com or greaternileschamber.com for details!

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Unit 2 of the Cook nuclear power plant is now back online after a 35-day refueling outage. 

The federal government has put out notice that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not be distributed on November 1 as the shutdown continues, and food pantries in southwest Michigan are expecting to feel the effects.

The Niles Scream Park is offering something new this Thursday and Friday evening for Halloween.

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In today's news:

A former detective for the Lincoln Township Police Department has been charged with several felonies for allegedly falsifying salvage vehicle inspections. 

The next Berrien County Land Auction will be Friday, October 31.

The South Haven Area Recreation Authority has officially acquired the Riverwoods property, a 50-acre site located in South Haven Township along the Black River and the Kal-Haven Trail.

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In today's news:

We're learning more about the human and sex trafficking bust made by the Berrien County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday.

A settlement has been reached in a long running lawsuit between the office of the Berrien County Drain Commissioner and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. 

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is no longer considering a resolution asking the Michigan Department of Transportation to change its plan for the reconstruction of Main Street in St. Joseph in 2027. 

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In today's news:

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the new Corner at Wall Street Apartments in Benton Harbor, a mixed-use housing and commercial development intended to offer supportive services for residents.

A new home has been found for Present Pillars in Benton Harbor. 

The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce have announced a new partnership to bolster economic development in the area while better serving member businesses.

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In today's news:

Former Baroda-Lake Township Police Chief Shawn Martin has charged with embezzlement, several months after being placed on administrative leave. 

A new entertainment venue could be coming to the Arts District in Benton Harbor.

A school bus owned by Bloomingdale Public Schools has been recovered and returned to the district after it was stolen early Tuesday. 

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In today's news:

The Palisades nuclear power plant has received its first delivery of fuel since 2022 as the project to restart the plant gets closer to completion. 

We're about two weeks away from the November elections, and Berrien County voters will some a few big questions to decide.

The city of St. Joseph is planning a workshop for this week to explain a development tool it's seeking to bring back to the downtown area after a roughly 30-year absence.

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