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Benton Harbor to move funds for water system improvements

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Benton Harbor to move funds for water system improvements

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Work to improve Benton Harbor’s water system is moving forward. That said, there is an amendment needed to shuffle grant money around to pay for it.See the Story

Buchanan expects downtown construction to be done in November

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Buchanan expects downtown construction to be done in November

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BUCHANAN — Construction issues were once again on the minds of Buchanan city officials at this week’s Buchanan City Commission meeting.See the Story

Part of Botham Avenue in St. Joseph to be reconstructed starting next month

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Part of Botham Avenue in St. Joseph to be reconstructed starting next month

A project to reconstruct part of Botham Avenue in St. Joseph will begin next month. St. Joseph City Engineer Tim Zebell tells us they’ll be doing a complete reconstruction and replacement of infrastructure under the road. “Botham Avenue from South State Street to Niles Avenue is going to be reconstructed,” Zebell said. “So when we reconstruct a road, that means we’re removing the entire roadway surface. Botham Avenue will look different when we’…See the Story

Police and fire agencies in Berrien County seeking new dispatch software

Police and fire departments around Berrien County are hoping to acquire new software that would enable them to see everything Central Dispatch sees when they’re responding to emergencies. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, 911 Central Dispatch Director Caitlin Sampsell said the Mobile CAD Public Safety Software is currently used at dispatch and by the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, Niles Police Department, and …Software · Berrien County See the Story

Commissioners approve first reading of rezoning for property along Upton Drive

St. Joseph City Commissioners given their first reading to a rezoning requested by Harbor Shores Community Redevelopment for property at 230 Upton Drive as the organization considers future development there. Speaking to commissioners this week, Community Development Director Kristen Gundersen said this is a 2.5-acre parcel currently used as a parking lot. Harbor Shores requested that it be rezoned from a Heavy Industrial District to a Water Rec…Property · St. Joseph See the Story

Benton Harbor school board grapples with budget projections

BENTON HARBOR — Even though Benton Harbor Area Schools is projected to spend $7.4 million more than it takes in during the 2025-26 school year, its finances overall will still be in the black.Benton Harbor · Benton Harbor Read Article

Cornerstone Alliance pitches a 'Business Improvement Zone' in Benton Harbor

BENTON HARBOR — Creating a Business Improvement Zone in Benton Harbor is a way for the city to bring in money to clean up the downtown area, according to Andrew Haan from Cornerstone Alliance.Benton Harbor · Benton Harbor Read Article

Benton Harbor schools superintendent heads to Burr Oak Community Schools

BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Kelvin Butts’ last day with the district is Monday, but he won’t have any time off.Benton Harbor · Benton Harbor Read Article

New Buffalo school board fills open positions

NEW BUFFALO — Summer is in full swing and with several camps and summer school beginning, New Buffalo Area Schools have been finalizing their new hires.New Buffalo, Michigan · New Buffalo Read Article

Construction commotion for downtown Buchanan businesses

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ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich.Buchanan · Buchanan Read Article

Lake Michigan College to add residence hall to Benton Harbor campus

BENTON TOWNSHIP — Faced with surging enrollment and a wait list that continues to fill up, Lake Michigan College is ready to add a second residence hall at its main campus on Napier Avenue.Benton Harbor · Benton Harbor Read Article