In today's news:

Plans to improve the concessions area at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph are moving full steam ahead, ahead now that the Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved an updated lease for concessioner Lemons LLC. 

Volunteers with the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in St. Joseph are sorting through the institution's vast archive as they prepare to vacate the museum's property at 601 Main Street and move to a new location. 

Cass County residents can get a head start on their spring cleaning with a free hazardous waste event next month. 

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In today's news:

• Berrien Co. seeks to save more than a million on drain bond refinance
• Rep. Andrews votes to move Republican road plan forward
• South Haven hires new police chief
• and more!

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In today's news:

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has voted to seek refinancing for a south county drain project after complaints its current interest rate is too high. 

The Michigan House has approved a $3.1 billion road funding plan drafted by Republicans and supported by a handful of Democrats. Among the Democrats to vote for the package Wednesday was state Representative Joey Andrews, who tells us it may have come from the opposing party, but he sees value in it.

Unit 1 of the Cook nuclear power plant in Bridgman will be taken offline at 3 a.m. this Saturday to begin its 32nd refueling outage.

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In today's news:

• OutCenter files FOIA against Benton Harbor over permit denial
• City of St. Joseph signs up for cyberaudit
• Benton Harbor audit clean -- also identifies funding shortfall
• and more!

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Here’s Ruby! This very sweet and loveable girl came to Cass County Animal Control back in February, looking for a few good meals and some new friends. Ruby enjoys her time outside and loves to have a few toys around as well. She is blessed with a terrific personality, plus she is absolutely stunning! Since her stay at the shelter, Ruby has been updated on all her vaccinations, heartworm tested, and has also been spayed. If you’re interested in bringing Ruby into your home, her adoption fee is $40.00. Please call or visit Cass County Animal Control (323 M-62 North, Cassopolis, MI 49031; Phone 269-445-3701) to learn more about radiant Ruby.

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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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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!

For more information, visit: https://www.sjschools.org/ 

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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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