98.3 The Coast

In today's news: The Bicentennial Bridge between St. Joseph and Benton Harbor will be closed all weekend due to mechanical problems, likely creating a traffic headache with tonight's fireworks in St. Joseph. However, St. Joseph Department of Public Safety Director Steve Neubecker tells us they have made adjustments to the traffic plan. Congressman Tim Walberg is praising U.S. House passage of a massive federal government spending bill that will slash funding to Medicaid and make permanent President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts.  Coming up July 19 at the Hartford Public Library will be a discussion on artificial intelligence and how it could affect the daily lives of everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Bicentennial Bridge between Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will be closed to vehicular traffic until at least Tuesday, July 8.  The U.S. Coast Guard will be out in force around Lake Michigan this Fourth of July weekend to make sure everyone's being safe on the water.  State Representative Brad Paquette has spoken on the Michigan House floor in favor of legislation that would prohibit schools in the state from serving foods containing certain unnatural ingredients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber has come out against two proposals that could appear on the November ballot statewide.  Several Van Buren and Cass County businesses have been honored for their work in the community with the fifth annual Market One Awards.  The OutCenter in Benton Harbor has held its first PrideFest in a location outside of the city after a new policy prevented it from booking Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: No one's getting any vacation time off this week at the Berrien County Sheriff's Department because it will have plenty to do with the Fourth of July on Friday.  The Benton Harbor Farmers Market is active again for the season, and it's been a big success in its first couple of days this month.  Coming up this weekend is the 66th South Haven Juried Art Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The South Haven Police Department has identified a woman found floating in Lake Michigan near 20th Avenue in South Haven Township this week.  The city of Benton Harbor is likely to be asked to reprioritize some of the water system projects it has scheduled so that the most critical ones are completed before a state grant to pay for the work runs out.  While the pause on paid parking in St. Joseph remains in place, downtown business owners are hoping city leaders are sincere about listening to their concerns and making changes to the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is inching closer to selecting a new district superintendent.  There's new ownership at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market, and it's hoping to expand the institution's reach in the community.  With a $19 million infrastructure project taking place this summer in Buchanan, many downtown businesses are finding new ways to promote themselves and attract customers as people avoid the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is inching closer to selecting a new district superintendent.  There's new ownership at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market, and it's hoping to expand the institution's reach in the community.  With a $19 million infrastructure project taking place this summer in Buchanan, many downtown businesses are finding new ways to promote themselves and attract customers as people avoid the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.