98.3 The Coast

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In today's news: More than 17 percent of Michiganders have already sent in their vote SW Michigan Chamber scores big investment to attract new workers National Prescription Drug Takeback collection site in Niles Saturday and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Curious Kids Museum in St. Joseph is dreaming big as it prepares to begin renovations to the Pricilla Upton Byrnes Center, the soon-to-be-former home of the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center at 601 Main Street. The Michigan Growth Office has announced a $100,000 grant for Discover Southwest Michigan, an organization started by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber to help attract workers to the region. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says conditions are ripe for wildfires around the state right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's news: An update from St. Joseph's Heritage Museum on their future US Environmental Protection officials bring $5 million for pollution reduction Bridgman Courtyard 2.0 planning underway and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in St. Joseph is planning to reimagine itself once things have calmed down from its move out of the Pricilla Upton Byrnes Center in the coming year. Also, it's no longer running St. Joseph Lighthouse Tours. Construction has started on a new rain garden in Three Oaks. Bridgman, Hartford, and Benton Harbor are among the recipients of Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces grants announced this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's news: Mixed-use development Project T in Benton Harbor makes another step forward Stevensville launches crowdfunding campaign to improve area park Update on 650 acre land sale in Van Buren and Allegan counties and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The village of Stevensville has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for the construction of a pavilion at Hickory Creek Park. Set for Tuesday is the Emerge Innovation Hub's fourth annual PitchFest in Benton Harbor. As Halloween approaches, the city of St. Joseph will host a Truck or Treat event for the kiddies this Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's news: Curious Kids' Museum announces details of land purchase and pending move County secures state grant to help demolish the Harbor Shores Modern Plastics building Police on the lookout for drives illegally passing stopped school buses and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beautiful Taquito is a small, 50 pound, female, 2-year-old German Shepherd dog who came in to us on March 22nd as a stray from Berrien Center. She was adopted in April – but her owner had health issues that caused him to have to surrender her back to us in August. He told us that she is a fantastic dog, and we agree! She is housetrained, great on a leash, smart and sweet. Taquito has done well with kids, but is not a fan of other dogs, at least in the shelter. We have done a test with our shelter cat; she and they didn’t seem to mind each other very much, so we think she might do well with a slow introduction. German Shepherds tend to struggle in the shelter environment, and you can feel Taquito’s anxiety level rising. She is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, microchipped and heartworm negative. She is available to adopt for $31 through the end of October. Contact Berrien County Animal Control at 1400 S. Euclid in Benton Harbor, 269-927-5648, to learn more about Taquito. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A mixed use commercial and residential development is planned for Oronoko Township. There's a high-speed internet project in the works in Hagar Township. Berrien County is teaming up with Bainbridge Township to repair a damaged boat launch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's news: Berrien County seeks $2 million to help pay for Juvenile Center updates Three Oaks might soon have a new health office South Haven boil order lifted -- then crews deal with unrelated sewage overflow and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Some big work is coming up at the Berrien County Juvenile Center. The Berrien County Health Department is studying the possibility of opening an office in Three Oaks. The Hagar Township Board of Trustees is working on an ordinance to govern marijuana dispensaries in case they ever come to the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Governor Whitmer brings the Harris-Walz bus to St. Joseph County official urges more than talk about building a new jail for Berrien County United Way of SW Mich sends urgent call for Rake a Difference volunteers and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Some restrooms will be installed at Dickinson Park in St. Joseph next year following action this week by city commissioners. The United Way of Southwest Michigan is making an urgent call for volunteers to rake leaves for seniors next month as part of its Rake a Difference event. The Benton Township Board of Trustees has been briefed on the latest things happening at public housing sites around the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taz is a drop of sweetness wrapped in a snazzy tabby cat coat! All he wants from his new family is to be loved. Taz had something wrong with his eye when he came to us and we had to have it removed. That has not squelched his kitten energy one bit! Taz's favorite playtime activities include climbing cat trees, chasing springs and wand toys, and wrestling with a fellow foster kitten. When he isn't playing, Taz is a cuddly boy who gives kisses and likes to curl up with you for a nap. The humans who adopt him will no doubt be extra compassionate and have boundless affection! Taz's estimated birthday is 06/22/2024, he is neutered and fully vaccinated. Contact Paws of Hope at [email protected] or via private message to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PawsOfHopeSwMich) to learn more about this terrific little guy. Taz is one special kitten! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Update on St. Joseph's anti-RV parking ordinance Martin Luther King III set to help celebrate Unified Civic Monuments unveiling State Representative Paquette protests Kellogg food additives and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Martin Luther King III will be in the Twin Cities for the unveiling of the Unified Civic Monuments next month. State Representative Brad Paquette is lending his voice to the chorus calling on Kellogg's to stop using artifical dyes in its children's breakfast cereals. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is coming to Benton Harbor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack updates you on three Wednesday, October 16 events to attend across the area, along with details on the November Business After Hours event. Check these out and more at smrchamber.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's news: Local State Rep. sees potential for compromise on tipped wage fight Coloma schools hear from Berrien County's prosecutor on bullying Halloween fundraiser set for Watervliet girl battling Batten Disease and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: State Representative Joey Andrews has been meeting with restaurant owners and staff for the past few months to find out how they feel about coming changes to the state's minimum wage and paid sick time laws. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission have announced the 38 individuals, businesses, and non-profits who will be honored at the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards for their commitment to volunteerism, service, or philanthropy next month, and among the honorees are some Southwest Michigan residents. In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, Coloma Community Schools has invited Berrien County Prosecutor Amy Byrd to talk to students about cell phone use. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.