BENTON HARBOR — The future of three unused Benton Harbor schools will be discussed at a special school board meeting Tuesday.

BENTON HARBOR — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will attend Whirlpool Corp.’s groundbreaking ceremony next month for its housing development project in Benton Harbor, the company announced Friday.

BENTON HARBOR — On a trip to University Park Mall in Mishawaka, Julie Weckel’s daughter told her she had to try Ben’s Soft Pretzels.

BENTON HARBOR — Whirlpool Corp. maintained its momentum for the year with strong second quarter results, the company reported Wednesday.

BENTON HARBOR — The OutCenter, Southwest Michigan’s LGBTQ resource center, is looking to expand its Medicaid project with the help of community feedback and volunteers.

BENTON HARBOR — Indiana Michigan Power revealed the line route of a $17 million project on Tuesday to upgrade the electric transmission network through the Benton Harbor, St. Joseph and Fair Plain area.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — One of the TCF Bank branches in Benton Township is expected to close Oct. 8, by the end of the business day.

BENTON HARBOR — After years of municipal haggling, Patricia Quattrin has finally gotten the green light.

BENTON HARBOR — The Harbor Bluffs development in Benton Harbor is receiving a new name to honor former city commissioner and current chair of the Benton Harbor Housing Commission.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — With district lines being redrawn, some Berrien County candidates are uncertain of what district they intend to represent.

BENTON HARBOR — Almost 25 years ago, a young Benton Harbor student died while walking to school when the sidewalk adjoining the Britain Avenue bridge over Ox Creek collapsed.

BENTON HARBOR — The fate of three unused Benton Harbor schools is on the line, as school board trustees plan to hold a special meeting on July 27 to discuss their future.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Police are searching for a vehicle they believe was involved in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night that left one man dead.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left one man dead.

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor natives Rich Hensel and Cathy Averill fondly remember spending time at the former First Congregational United Church of Christ in Benton Harbor in its heyday.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Concerns over a recent audit on Benton Township were linked to a staffing turnover and the COVID-19 pandemic, Clerk Carolyn Phillips said.

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor city commissioners have agreed to appoint Alex Little as assistant city manager.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Access to 24 acres of land along Benton Center Road south of Napier Avenue is in dispute, with the property owners saying Berrien County officials need to fix it.

BENTON HARBOR — Applications are now available for Benton Harbor’s Summer Youth Employment Program.

BENTON HARBOR — The third time was the charm as Benton Harbor city commissioners approved the 2021-22 budget by a 7-2 vote, which included raises for most city employees.

BENTON HARBOR — Developers revealed the culmination of an ongoing project Tuesday to update a historic downtown Benton Harbor building.

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor city commissioners will meet virtually tonight to consider amending this year’s 2020-21 budget and approving the 2021-22 budget.

As soon as mid-June rolls around, Facebook feeds and Nextdoor app discussions tend to center on one thing – fireworks.

BENTON HARBOR — Behind a white house with blue shutters in Benton Harbor is Berrien County’s only licensed wildlife rehabilitation center.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — The Benton Township board approved planned unit developments in Trumpeter Bay during a special meeting Friday.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Mosaic Resale has settled in nicely at its new location.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Lake Michigan College is offering free tuition to students for the upcoming school year.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Eden Springs Park at House of David is slowly reopening after being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic, with its first fundraising concert planned for Friday.

BENTON HARBOR — By the end of the month, Benton Harbor Area Schools expects to no longer have any short-term debt for the first time since 2006, according to Scott Johnson, chief financial officer with the school district.

BENTON HARBOR — Golf legend Jack Nicklaus and Hall of Fame broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson will head to Benton Harbor for a scholarship fundraiser event to support Lake Michigan College students.

BENTON HARBOR — Whirlpool Corp. received the final approval it needed Tuesday to move forward on two multi-million dollar projects.

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor city commissioners Monday unanimously approved applying for $13 million in state grants and loans that would focus on improvements to the city’s water system.

BENTON HARBOR — Help is on the way for Benton Harbor residents struggling to pay rent and water bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BENTON HARBOR — The Benton Harbor farmers market will open for another season on Wednesday and organizers say this is one of the best years for it yet.

If anyone says they know what’s going to happen within the lumber industry, they’re lying.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Four men are in the Berrien County jail following alleged robberies at two phone stores in Benton Township on Thursday.

BENTON HARBOR — Pride celebrations had to take on different forms last June due to the coronavirus pandemic.

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor native Julian Van Dyke says he is helping children become better readers through art.

BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works Berrien, Cass, Van Buren announced the creation of a new jobs hotline, which connects individuals to employers in just a single phone call.

ST. JOSEPH — A Benton Harbor man was bound over for trial Wednesday on multiple charges, including open murder, in the May 1 shooting death of Mark Harris, 31, also of Benton Harbor.

BENTON HARBOR — Former Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell feels blessed looking back at the last decade.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — There may be a glimpse of heaven in the Shiloh Gardens of Mary’s City of David.

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor Arts District visitors may have noticed a new piece of art taking shape.

ST. JOSEPH — A Benton Harbor man will spend at least 50 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend.

ST. JOSEPH — Mika, Maxx, Blek and Mr. Weeber are featured as the “Hero Dogs of Berrien County Government” in the county’s newest directory.