St. Joe-Benton Harbor News

Five Carnival/Amusement licenses held by organizations from Van Buren County are set to expire during the first quarter, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Jake Westberry ranks 2,623rd in Boys' 16 doubles bracket in December 2021

Niles tennis player Jake Westberry won 60 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.

Eaton County ranks 19th in issuing professional licenses in September 2021

There was one professional license issued in Eaton County in September 2021, an 80-percent decrease from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Montcalm County ranks 19th in issuing professional licenses in September 2021

There was one professional license issued in Montcalm County in September 2021, unchanged from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Berrien County ranks 19th in issuing professional licenses in September 2021

There was one professional license issued in Berrien County in September 2021, unchanged from the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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St. Joe-Benton Harbor News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the St. Joe-Benton Harbor News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Montcalm County ranks 27th in issuing professional licenses in August 2021

There was one professional license issued in Montcalm County in August 2021, increase over the same month of the previous year, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

1 Mortuary Science license set to expire during Q1 in Missaukee County

One Mortuary Science license held by an individual from Missaukee County is set to expire during the first quarter, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

How many points did Andrew Williams from Mattawan win in Boys' 16 doubles USTA competitions by December 2021?

Mattawan tennis player Andrew Williams won 247 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.

Learn by Heart

Our first Learn by Heart thank you goes to Mr. Nicka, Social Studies teacher at Bridgman High School

Trash Bin Reminder & Tips

Do not place garbage cans in the street. It is recommended that garbage cans be placed at least 3 to 5 feet off from the shoulder of the road, in your driveway.

Berrien County 2021 Recycling Impact Highlights!

Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered in the community recycling events last year!

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