Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — The Berrien County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation to repave a section of Redbud Trail near Niles.

ST. JOSEPH — Long-term staffing shortages at the Berrien County Clerk’s Offices are no longer a problem, Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter said this week.

ST. JOSEPH — If all goes as planned, Berrien County will hire a new county administrator next week.

Vlietstra withdraws name, citing length of severance package

Vlietstra withdraws name, citing length of severance package

Editor’s note: This is part two in a 10-part series The Herald-Palladium is publishing for its Spotlight section, which highlights local residents and their impact in the community.

Editor’s note: This is part four in a 10-part series The Herald-Palladium is publishing for its Spotlight section, which highlights local residents and their impact in the community.

ST. JOSEPH — When Chuck Heit was 5 years old, he told his parents he wanted to be a Michigan State Police trooper.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — After a nationwide search that has spanned several months, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday chose Juan Ganum as the preferred candidate to become the next county administrator.

BENTON TOWNSHIP — After a nationwide search that has spanned several months, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 6 chose Juan Ganum as the preferred candidate to become