St. Joe-Benton Harbor News

20 Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan

By Press release submission | Jul 14, 2022

Moody on the Market recently released their list of the "20 Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan" for 2022 and the Berrien County Parks Department and the Berrien County Veteran's Services Department both made the list!!!

17th Annual Michiana Cruisers Car

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

This Sunday is the 17th Annual Michiana Cruisers Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show at the McCoy Creek Centennial Park in Buchanan!

Corrected Summer Tax Bills

By Press release submission | Jul 13, 2022

The City of Portage 2022 summer tax bills were mailed to Portage property owners on Friday, July 8, 2022, and contain incorrect tax information.

32.4% of households in Hartford received food stamps in 2020

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 12, 2022

Hartford ranked 38th in Michigan for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Michigan U.S. Rep Fred Upton: "For over a year, Michiganders have struggled to find cars to purchase. Ive met with local dealerships..."

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 12, 2022

Fred Upton has 37,401 Twitter followers as of July 11.

49.2% of households in Benton Heights received food stamps in 2020

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 11, 2022

Benton Heights ranked third in Michigan for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

No new teachers in Benton Harbor in June sign pledge to teach Critical Race Theory

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 11, 2022

There were no new teachers in Benton Harbor who signed the pledge in June, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

54.7% of households in Benton Harbor received food stamps in 2020

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 10, 2022

Benton Harbor ranked first in Michigan for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Value of Benton Harbor-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Whirlpool Corp. (WHR:NYQ) fell 37.5% in week ending July 9

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 10, 2022

Whirlpool Corp. (WHR:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on July 8.

30.6% of households in Lawrence received food stamps in 2020

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 9, 2022

Lawrence ranked 48th in Michigan for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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St. Joe-Benton Harbor News area weekly mass times

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 9, 2022

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

42.7% of households in Vandalia received food stamps in 2020

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 8, 2022

Vandalia ranked 10th in Michigan for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Clymer School students, March 21, 1951

By Press release submission | Jul 8, 2022

Clymer School students, March 21, 1951.

Mark your calendars!

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2022

The Dowagiac Union Schools Technology Department will be selling equipment Wednesday July 13th from 1-5pm that is no longer being used in the District.

22.4% of households in Edwardsburg received food stamps in 2020

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 7, 2022

Edwardsburg ranked 137th in Michigan for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

27.7% of households in Dowagiac received food stamps in 2020

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 6, 2022

Dowagiac ranked 75th in Michigan for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Report a Tree Down Over Road

By Press release submission | Jul 6, 2022

If you encounter a tree during office hours, please contact the Road Department directly at 269-925-1196.

Hazard Mitigation Plan

By Press release submission | Jul 6, 2022

The County’s Emergency Management office is ready to receive the public’s comment on their newly updated Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Michigan U.S. Rep Fred Upton: "Happy Fourth of July! Today we celebrate our nations independence with many of our traditions coming..."

By St. Joe-Benton Harbor News | Jul 5, 2022

Fred Upton has 37,401 Twitter followers as of July 4.

16% of households in Decatur received food stamps in 2020