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Saint Joseph Health System removed from UnitedHealthcare network

MISHAWAKA, Ind. — UnitedHealthcare has forced Saint Joseph Health System out of its network, effective July 1, impacting ...

Crime/Court

Authorities seek help locating Dollar General robbery suspect

ORONOKO TOWNSHIP — The Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification ...

Crime/Court

Former Hartford police chief gets prison time for drug dealing activities

LANSING — Today, former Hartford Police Chief Tressa Beltran was sentenced before the Honorable Judge Kathleen M. Brickley ...

Crime/Court

State police investigating officer-involved shooting in Coloma

COLOMA — A woman was shot and killed by a police officer in Coloma Wednesday morning after reportedly ...

Berrien County

Niles resident announces bid for state House

NILES — Small business owner and Niles resident Angela Jones has announced her bid for Michigan House District ...

Business

Zolman Tire hosts Student Leadership Award ceremony

MISHAWAKA — 11 students from across Michiana recently won a $1,000 scholarship from a regional business. Zolman’s Tire ...

News

Drain Commissioner Quattrin announces reelection bid

BERRIEN COUNTY — Christopher Quattrin announced Tuesday that he will be running for re-election to a third term ...

Business

Potawatomi Zoo opens for the season March 29

SOUTH BEND — A popular area attraction will make its return next week. The Potawatomi Zoo opens for ...

Community News

South Bend dance studio creating entertainment, community in Michiana

SOUTH BEND — Sharon Sims and her business, Dance Society, are creating a unique form of entertainment and ...

Business

South Bend jazz club opens culture cafe

South Bend — Visitors to Merriman’s Playhouse will have likely noticed changes to the local home for live ...

Business

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi donates $100,000 to Beacon Children’s Hospital

SOUTH BEND — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced Wednesday that a donation of $100,000 was presented ...

Community News

PET OF THE WEEK: Pot Roast

Meet Pot Roast, a lab mix with Berrien County Animal Control. This tall, handsome Lab mix with a ...

Education

Bethel University names new Vice President for Administration and Finance, CFO

MISHAWAKA, IND. — Pamela Campbell, Ph.D., has been appointed as Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief ...

News

OPINION: Delivering results for southwest Michigan

Just over seven months ago, I was sworn in to represent the recently redrawn 5th Congressional District, a ...

Community News

MI Life in Numbers hosts inaugural Community Engagement Fair

LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP — A local nonprofit hosted an event that provided local residents with information about education, wellness ...

Community News

Ludacris to perform at Silver Creek Event Center this fall

NEW BUFFALO — One of hip-hop’s biggest stars will be having fans “stand up” in applause when he ...

Community News

Severe storms to threaten Southwest Michigan tonight

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A strong cold front will move across the area early tonight and bring thunderstorms with ...

Uncategorized

South Bend band releases new album

SOUTH BEND — South Bend musicians Spaceships are set to release their latest album on Friday, March 24th.  ...

Community News

Bronson Healthcare named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women

KALAMAZOO — Bronson Healthcare is one of just three healthcare employers in the state to be recognized by ...

Lifestyles

Guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to South Bend March 2

SOUTH BEND — Guitarist and composer Charlie Ballantine returns to Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend on Thursday, March ...

Community News

Area restaurant, venue keeping the nightlife alive

SOUTH BEND — LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern in downtown South Bend just wrapped up a successful tiki-themed takeover ...

News

Leader Publications promotes managing editor

NILES — Maxwell Harden has been named the managing editor of Leader Publications’ weekly newspapers that includes Niles ...

Community News

The return of the Well: Area coffee shop, music venue set to return from COVID-induced hiatus

SOUTH BEND — The Well, a South Bend non-profit serving as a coffee shop, community space, and music ...

Business

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency earns national award in New York City

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The National Community Action Partnership recognized the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency with the Promise ...

News

Potawatomi Zoo hatches two flamingo chicks

The Potawatomi Zoo announced Wednesday that two flamingo chicks have hatched at the zoo.

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