In today's news:

The 22nd annual Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event, held this Sunday and Monday at multiple golf courses around Berrien County, has raised more than $3.2 million for five youth organizations in Southwest Michigan. 

Engineering firm Abonmarche is planning a new apartment development in downtown Benton Harbor.

Police are reminding everyone to be careful when crossing busy streets after a family of four was injured crossing Main Street in St. Joseph on Wednesday.

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In today's news:

The city of South Haven could be updating the way it sets rates for customers of the municipal electric utility. 

The Berrien County Health Department will host some free overdose response training this month. 

The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is bringing back its Shark Tank-style business pitch competition this year to help young business owners get support to continue growing. 

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In today's news:

Some police officers and medics from the South Haven area have been honored by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Department for their actions during a standoff last month. 

A state grant of $25,000 will help to renovate the former Stevensville Post Office into a new office for a graphic design company. 

Indiana Michigan Power has announced a new contract with Google to help reduce stress on the electric grid during peak usage periods. 

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In today's news:

Elections are being held in a handful of Southwest Michigan communities Tuesday.

A gas station could soon be added to the Martin's Super Market property in St. Joseph Township. 

Michigan's OK2Say school tipline received a record number of tips in 2024.

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The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce has ended its formal partnership with the South Bend Regional Chamber and is moving toward a partnership with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. 

Citizens Research Council of Michigan President Eric Lupher was in Berrien County this week to highlight the "Ax MI Tax" proposal that backers are currently seeking to get on the ballot in the state next year. 

It took a community of good Samaritans to safely resolve an incident on Lake Michigan near South Beach in South Haven on Thursday night. 

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In today's news:

Cornerstone Alliance welcomed Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Quentin Messer to Benton Harbor on Thursday to showcase some of the projects that have been transforming the community with the help of the state. 

A resurfacing project is about to get started on Cleveland Avenue in St. Joseph. 

The city of Buchanan is adopting a short-term rental ordinance to help ensure residential properties throughout town aren't bought up by those seeking to rent them out to vacationers. 

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In today's news:

Project T in Benton Harbor is a go. 

There's a new president and CEO at the helm at Berrien County Cancer Service. 

This weekend will bring the return of Chalk the Block to downtown St. Joseph.

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In today's news:

The city of St. Joseph is moving forward with a proposal to help generate revenue for improvements downtown. 

Benton Harbor City Commissioners will be asked next week to approve the transfer of land owned by the city to the Benton Harbor Housing Commission so that the Harbor Towers apartment complex can qualify for federal improvement funds.

Everyone's invited to Coloma this weekend for two days of fun with the Coloma Glad Peach Festival. 

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In today's news:

Now on the job as the new superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools is Dr. Simone Griffin, who started Monday. 

Fruit crops in Southwest Michigan remain healthy despite the hot weather the region has been experiencing lately. says the region's crops are in "really great shape."

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services continues to urge COVID vaccinations for everyone age six months and older as recent recommendations coming from the federal government have caused some confusion. 

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