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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In today's news:

Berrien County's broadband committee is drafting a letter of support for internet service providers applying for new grants to roll out high-speed service to the remaining properties in the area that lack it.

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is starting to think about its options for expanding the county animal shelter. 

The Lincoln Township Board of Trustees taken no action on two proposals from St. Joseph Township to resolve the legal battle over use of the Maiden Lane sewer line.

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In today's news:

• DOGE Jr. organization formed by Berrien County GOP
• Area congressman says Education Department should right size, but remain
• Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards $145,000 for community projects
• and more!

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In today's news:

The legal battle between St. Joseph Township and Lincoln Township over the use of the Maiden Lane sewer line remains at a standstill, but there could be movement as soon as Thursday.

Could a version of DOGE be coming to Berrien County?

Two Michigan Works locations in Mid-Michigan are closing due to coming funding cuts expected at Capital Area Michigan Works. However, that doesn't mean Michigan Works statewide will be affected. 

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In today's news:

• Michigan State Police says FEMA funds are stalled
• More road work coming to I-94 from Coloma to Watervliet
• Area golf course prepare to open for the season
• and more!

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In today's news:

There's yet more work coming to I-94 in Berrien County. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us MDOT is going to repave the highway between Coloma and Watervliet starting Monday.

An engineer with the Van Buren County Road Commission has won a statewide award for a project done last year. 

With the weather warming up around Southwest Michigan, golf courses are starting to see their phones ringing again.

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