In today's news:

Lincoln Township Trustee Marc Florian is feeling optimistic something can be done to help reduce flooding in the area of North Grand Mere Lake following a meeting with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and state Representative Joey Andrews.

St. Joseph City Commissioners have again balked at approving a policy that would grant city employees paid parental leave when they have a baby or adopt a child.

Students at Van Buren Tech in Lawrence now have experience responding to a high-pressure emergency situation following Tuesday's mock disaster drill.

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In today's news:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started dredging in the outer St. Joseph Harbor.

Legislation from state Representative Brad Paquette would prevent food assistance programs in Michigan from paying for the purchase of soda, or pop. 

Set for June 19 through June 22 is the second annual Sunflower Film Festival in Paw Paw. 

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Sarah joins Zack with details on upcoming Ribbon Cuttings and more from the events section at SMRChamber.com!

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Corewell Health has announced the opening of a new substance use treatment and education center in Berrien County.

State Representative Brad Paquette has introduced legislation intended to prevent children from accessing adult content on the internet. 

The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven has found a new director. 

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Selene is a 10-month-old unspayed female. She is microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. She weighs 36 pounds. Please call or visit the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan at 269-927-3303 (5400 Niles Road, St Joseph, MI 49085) to learn more about pretty little Selene.

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In today's news:

The Berrien County GOP has struck back against controversy over its engagement featuring some January 6 defendants and two men acquitted of charges in the kidnapping plot against Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to be elected as pope of the Catholic Church, not only is from Chicago, but he has extensive ties to Southwest Michigan. 

Several Southwest Michigan beaches have been nominated for the title of Best Beach in Michigan by USA Today, and the public is invited to vote for their favorite one. 

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The Berrien County Democratic Party says it's disappointed that the Berrien County GOP is welcoming two January 6 defendants and two men charged in the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Stevensville Friday.

Students at Paw Paw High School are preparing to take part in the painting of a mural near the building's entryway to spread a message about mental health. 

The Berrien County Sheriff's Department is clarifying its role helping U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest undocumented migrants in the area.

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In today's news:

The city of Buchanan has been awarded a $1 million state grant for its downtown infrastructure project. 

State Representative Brad Paquette has introduced new legislation that would ban gender transition procedures for minors in Michigan.

A Van Buren County has won more than $5 million in the Michigan Lottery.

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In today's news:

The South Haven City Council is inching closer to taking a vote on the return of a lifeguard program for city beaches.

Work to improve Hall Park in Benton Harbor will now move forward following action by city commissioners Monday.

Kimberly "Kimmy" Cramer is this spring's recipient of Lake Michigan College's Spirit of Nursing award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon a graduating nursing student at the college. 

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