In today's news:

The OutCenter Southwest Michigan has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the city of Benton Harbor to obtain records related to the denial of its 2025 PrideFest permit application. 

Mark your calendars because the Region IV Area Agency on Aging will hold its annual Legislative Forum next month. 

The city of St. Joseph is going to be getting a cybersecurity audit. 

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Sarah from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber introduces us to Chris Britton of New Heights CCDA to review the great work they did in 2024 to serve the community. Check out smrchamber.com for more great organizations.

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In today's news:

• First pot dealer approved in Benton Township
• PrideFest organizers still seeking answers from Benton Harbor
• Area doctors concerned about potential for measles spread 
• and more!

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In today's news:

Site preparations are slated to begin this week for the new Lakeshore Trail, a multi-use trail along M-63 between Harbor Shores and the Whirlpool headquarters. 

St. Joseph City Commissioners are pleased to learn lighthouse tours are going to continue this summer. 

The South Haven Visitors Bureau is announcing two new initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility for visitors with disabilities. 

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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!

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In today's news:

• New harbor authority approved for St. Joseph River
• Palisades restart receives good news in the form of continued funding
• South Haven approves new short term rental rules
• and more!

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In today's news:

In a sign the new Trump administration is committed to the project, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Monday announced the release of the second loan disbursement to Holtec International for the Palisades Nuclear Plant restart. 

Heading into a new construction season, drivers are being reminded there will be big work taking place along Red Arrow Highway in multiple places around Berrien County. 

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says this is the time of year when we may see a lot of dead fish in lakes around the state. 

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In today's news:

• Erosion plan firms up for Hagar Park Beach
• Double-fatal accident in Bertrand Twp.
• Clean Water Corps looking for volunteers
• and more!

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In today's news:

The Hagar Township Board of Trustees is moving toward the approval of a contract to combat erosion at Hagar Park Beach. 

The Michigan Clean Water Corps is looking for volunteer lake monitors, and it's planning some training sessions for those volunteers next month. 

The Lincoln Township Library is holding a contest to decorate some banners that will be posted around the village of Stevensville this summer. 

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In today's news:

• Windy conditions and potential for severe weather tonight
• Lincoln and St. Joseph townships still at odds over sewer line
• Area U.S. Rep Tim Walberg says it's up to Senate Dems to keep US Govt open
• and more!

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