Sarah from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber joins Zack to chat about the upcoming Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting events, plus the return of the Bridgman Street Dance at the Celebrate Bridgman event this Saturday, July 12. Get details and register for events at SMRChamber.com!

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In today's news:

The Berrien County Sheriff's Department has released body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting on June 30 in Niles Township. 

The Bicentennial Bridge connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will remain in its open position at least through Tuesday while MDOT waits for an out of state expert to arrive.

A public meeting is set for July 17 for everyone to learn more about plans to reconstruct Red Arrow Highway in Lake Township this summer. 

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Meet Zena, a sweet, cuddly kitten with a big heart and a playful spirit. Zena is full of energy and curiosity, always up for a new adventure or a fun game, and her goofy antics are sure to bring a smile to your face. Friendly and affectionate, Zena loves making new friends and snuggling up once playtime is over. With her loving nature and charming personality, Zena is ready to fill her forever home with lots of laughter, love, and endless cuddles. Her estimated birthday is March 27th, 2025. She has started on her kitten-series of vaccines, tested negative for Feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia, and will be spayed when she is a little bit older. Reach out to Paws of Hope at [email protected] to learn more about Zena. The link to our adoption application is: https://www.pawsofhope.org/adoption-application

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In today's news:

The Bicentennial Bridge between St. Joseph and Benton Harbor will be closed all weekend due to mechanical problems, likely creating a traffic headache with tonight's fireworks in St. Joseph. However, St. Joseph Department of Public Safety Director Steve Neubecker tells us they have made adjustments to the traffic plan.

Congressman Tim Walberg is praising U.S. House passage of a massive federal government spending bill that will slash funding to Medicaid and make permanent President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts. 

Coming up July 19 at the Hartford Public Library will be a discussion on artificial intelligence and how it could affect the daily lives of everyone. 

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In today's news:

The Bicentennial Bridge between Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will be closed to vehicular traffic until at least Tuesday, July 8. 

The U.S. Coast Guard will be out in force around Lake Michigan this Fourth of July weekend to make sure everyone's being safe on the water. 

State Representative Brad Paquette has spoken on the Michigan House floor in favor of legislation that would prohibit schools in the state from serving foods containing certain unnatural ingredients.

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In today's news:

The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has come out against two proposals that could appear on the November ballot statewide. 

Several Van Buren and Cass County businesses have been honored for their work in the community with the fifth annual Market One Awards. 

The OutCenter in Benton Harbor has held its first PrideFest in a location outside of the city after a new policy prevented it from booking Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park on Saturday.

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In today's news:

No one's getting any vacation time off this week at the Berrien County Sheriff's Department because it will have plenty to do with the Fourth of July on Friday. 

The Benton Harbor Farmers Market is active again for the season, and it's been a big success in its first couple of days this month. 

Coming up this weekend is the 66th South Haven Juried Art Fair. 

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In today's news:

The South Haven Police Department has identified a woman found floating in Lake Michigan near 20th Avenue in South Haven Township this week. 

The city of Benton Harbor is likely to be asked to reprioritize some of the water system projects it has scheduled so that the most critical ones are completed before a state grant to pay for the work runs out. 

While the pause on paid parking in St. Joseph remains in place, downtown business owners are hoping city leaders are sincere about listening to their concerns and making changes to the program. 

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In today's news:

The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is inching closer to selecting a new district superintendent. 

There's new ownership at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market, and it's hoping to expand the institution's reach in the community. 

With a $19 million infrastructure project taking place this summer in Buchanan, many downtown businesses are finding new ways to promote themselves and attract customers as people avoid the area. 

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In today's news:

The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is inching closer to selecting a new district superintendent. 

There's new ownership at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market, and it's hoping to expand the institution's reach in the community. 

With a $19 million infrastructure project taking place this summer in Buchanan, many downtown businesses are finding new ways to promote themselves and attract customers as people avoid the area. 

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