Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday there would be new programs for workers and some expansions on unemployment benefits for workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
BENTON HARBOR — April 7 is the new date for the draft of the long-awaited academic and financial operating plan to be rolled out that could improve the fortunes of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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BENTON TOWNSHIP — Lake Michigan College will extend online, distance learning through the rest of the spring semester in response to the statewide shelter-in-place order.
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STEVENSVILLE — A Lincoln Township police officer got up close and personal with a bald eagle Saturday as he helped save the injured bird.
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On Tuesday, the state government issued an executive order urging people to stay at home. Maintain social distancing and stay six feet apart, the release said.
The Berrien-Cass-St. Joseph Conference’s all-conference boys basketball selections were released on Friday and several area athletes made the cut.
Eastern bluebirds typically begin nesting in Southwest Michigan during March, and one female bluebird was photographed by Arthur Herman checking out a nesting box on March 18 in Hagar Township.
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Dog walkers and fishermen share the South Pier during an evening sunset this past week in St. Joseph as people look to get outdoors at a time when many businesses are closed.
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HARTFORD — The Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society recently made a $100,000 donation to the new Hartford Public Library and Art & Bonna Vanderlyn Community Center.
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Earlier this month, Andrews Academy inducted 17 new members into its National Honor Society chapter, the Alma L. Campbell Chapter.