Berrien County Extends Listing for Schwark Drain Property

Berrien County extends listing for Schwark Drain property

Berrien County is lowering its asking price for a 36-acre piece of property in Three Oaks that it’s been trying to sell. The county board of commissioners in 2024 authorized the purchase of the Schwark Drain Drainage District at 6974 US-12, the site of a failed residential development back in the 2000s. The county drain commissioner had borrowed money to improve the land, but the treasurer later foreclosed on the developer for unpaid property ta…

Southwest Michigan's Afternoon News for 09-25-25

In today’s news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been advised to be prepared for a short state government shutdown as the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to approve a budget approaches. The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has extended its deadline for companies interested in managing Dial a Ride to submit their proposals. Berrien County is lowering its asking price for a 36-acre piece of property in Three Oaks that it’s b…

Southwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 09-25-25

In today’s news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been advised to be prepared for a short state government shutdown as the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to approve a budget approaches. The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has extended its deadline for companies interested in managing Dial a Ride to submit their proposals. Berrien County is lowering its asking price for a 36-acre piece of property in Three Oaks that it’s b…