In today's news:

Benton Township residents will soon have a new outdoor recreational park, as the township is in the beginning stages of development. 

The St. Joseph City Commission has voted to hire Emily Hackworth as the new city manager.

Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to establish new apprenticeship programs.

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In today's news:

• St. Joseph to select new city manager at noon
• Silver Beach traffic pilot program set again this weekend
• Michigan U.S. Senator Peters says Pres. Biden is "sharp as ever"
• and more!

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In today's news:

A pilot program intended to reduce traffic congestion around downtown St. Joseph will be attempted again this weekend at Silver Beach County Park. 

A grant of $1 million has been awarded to Benton Township for a park project. 

Local delegates will be heading to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention next week. 

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In today's news:

• St. Joseph Schools superintendent resigns -- new leader confirmed
• Berrien County Drain Commissioner race sparks war of words
• Vail Rubber relocating operations to Royalton Township
• and more!

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In today's news:

St. Joseph Public Schools Superintendent Jenny Fee is stepping down.

Vail Rubber Works of St. Joseph is expanding into Royalton Township.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation intended to make the roads safer for plow drivers during the winter.

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Sarah from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber talks to Zack about a great ribboncutting on Wednesday at Forever Clean Soap Works, plus this Saturday's 75th Birthday Bash in Bridgman, and more! Find it all at smrchamber.com.

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In today's news:

• Weekend parking pilot at Silver Beach gets mixed reviews
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss Palisades environmental review
• Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is this weekend
• and more!

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In today's news:

Two people are safe after being rescued from Lake Michigan off South Haven by the Van Buren County Marine Patrol on Saturday. 

A pilot program to reduce traffic in downtown St. Joseph was tried out at Silver Beach County Park this past weekend.

Coming up this weekend is the 62nd annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in downtown St. Joseph.

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In today's news:

• LMC sees big jump in enrollment
• Area congressman fights to keep federal roads clear of protests
• Lead utility pipe testing underway in St. Joseph Charter Township
• and more!

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In today's news:

Lake Michigan College is projecting a big jump in enrollment for the fall semester. 

Democrats from Berrien and Van Buren counties celebrated the Fourth of July this week together in Suth Haven, and they were joined by a prominent guest. California Governor Gavin Newsom stopped by the gathering to stump for President Joe Biden.

Police and fire agencies are reminding all Southwest Michigan residents to be safe this Fourth of July weekend.

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