From December 13–20, the North Berrien Historical Museum hosted field trips for local elementary classes from Coloma, Watervliet, and Countryside Academy.
The City of Portage operates a brush collection program that includes the collection of loose brush during the months of January, May, July, and October.
In 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $6,000,000 in grants for economic development projects in Cass County, Michigan.
In 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,151,383 in grants for economic development projects in Berrien County, Michigan.