98.3 The Coast

In today's news: Present Pillars in Benton Harbor says all programing planned for its Pillar Center in downtown Benton Harbor is suspended due to problems with the building.  Van Buren County residents are being invited to take a new survey on what they'd like to see done with their parks system.  Point O' Woods Golf and Country Club is looking for some volunteers to help out with the first ever Jim DeLapa Collegiate, a premier collegiate golf event planned for the course next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has honored several first responders and good Samaritans who helped save the life of a 20-year-old man who was electrocuted last month.  The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has formally approved a project agreement for the next phase of the Red Arrow Highway Linear Trail.  Bridgman City Manager Juan Ganum is moving on after nearly ten years on the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Schools around Southwest Michigan are anxiously awaiting news on the next state budget as lawmakers in Lansing continue negotiations.  The city of South Haven is granting some more time to a developer planning to construct some housing and commercial space downtown.  Four businesses in Southwest Michigan are helping residents in their area have access to healthier foods thanks to a partnership between the YMCA of Greater Michiana and Be Healthy Berrien. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Harbor City Commissioners have signed off on nearly $5.5 million in capital projects at city properties.  The South Haven City Council has approved an electric rate hike while making some changes to the way electric rates are set for the municipal utility.  WK Kellogg Company, the maker of Fruit Loops and Rice Krispies, has agreed to remove some artificial food dyes from its cereals over the next couple of years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Michigan Department of Transportation is calling attention to the need for more road funding as more than 100 bridges around the state near critical status, including one in Berrien County. Two Stevensville residents are facing charges as part of an eight-month investigation into a fatal drug overdose.  The Van Buren Conservation District will be able to expand access to recycling services throughout Van Buren County with a new grant announced on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.