Julie Swidwa

Saint Joseph

Staff Writer at The Herald-Palladium

Staff writer at The Herald-Palladium, a Southwest Michigan newspaper, and number 1 fan of Jimmie Johnson, car 48.

Articles

St. Joseph to alter parts of paid parking program

2 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — A few changes have been made to the paid parking program in downtown St. Joseph, but they did not appease many business owners. During a May 28 City Commission meeting, Mayor Brook Thomas said adjustments were made quickly since the program took effect May 15. She said any tickets issued the first week of paid parking have been, or will be, canceled – due to a lot of confusion about how to pay.
Sacred Heart enhances recovery services with three-year grant

1 week ago | harborcountry-news.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County officials are pleased with the progress made by organizations that have received money in the first round of opioid settlement awards. Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, which administers 15 programs throughout the state of Michigan, is the parent organization of Serenity Hills Recovery & Wellness Center in Berrien Springs – and was the third organization to report on its progress.
Espeland finds her passion as Berrien County's GIS director

2 weeks ago | harborcountry-news.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Erika Espeland had planned on becoming an anthropologist. But while on an archeological dig in Alaska in 2005, she discovered her interest in a different career. Espeland graduated from Central Michigan University in 2009 with a master’s degree in Geographic Information Science. She had majored in Geographic Information Systems, with a second major in anthropology, and obtained a bachelor of science degree from CMU in 2007, before going on to complete her master’s.
Children’s Advocacy Center, Animal Services to host events

1 month ago | harborcountry-news.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Special April events are planned by The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan and Berrien County Animal Services, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Animal Care & Control Week. Berrien County Prosecutor Amy Byrd and Animal Services Manager Ashley Herr gave a preview for their event to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on April 10 – and encouraged participation by board members and the public.
Children’s Advocacy Center, Animal Services to host events in April

1 month ago | heraldpalladium.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Special events are planned for this month by The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan and Berrien County Animal Services, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Animal Care & Control Week. Berrien County Prosecutor Amy Byrd and Animal Services Manager Ashley Herr gave a preview for their event to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday – and encouraged participation by board members and the public. kAm“qJ A2CE:4:A2E:?8 :? r9:=5 p3FD6 !C6G6?E:@?
I&M to address broken, damaged poles in St. Joseph

1 month ago | heraldpalladium.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Crews from Indiana & Michigan Power will be working along Niles Avenue this week in St. Joseph to remove a street light pole along a stretch of road between Lane Drive and Mohawk Lane. Michael Bianski, communications representative for I&M, said Thursday that crews were in town examining the poles, and determined there are some that need to be replaced. kAm%96 w6C2=5\!2==25:F> 4@?E24E65 xU2>Aj| @? (65?6D52J C682C5:?8 2 4@?46C?65 C6D:56?E 4@>A=2:?:?8 23@FE E96 4@?5:E:@?
Movies in the Park to return to St. Joseph

2 months ago | heraldpalladium.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Movies in the Park will return to St. Joseph this summer, along with a number of other special events. The movies will be shown on July 12 and July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at various locations. They are free to attend. kAm%96 $E] y@D6A9 r:EJ r@>>:DD:@? C646?E=J 2AAC@G65 2? 28C66>6?E 7@C %!r %649?@=@8:6D x?4] E@ AC@G:56 D6CG:46D[ H9:49 :?4=F56 C6?E2= 2?5 D6E FA @7 E96 D4C66?[ AC@;64E@C 2?5 2>A=:7:42E:@? 7@C 2 766 @7 S`b[`e_[ 2?
Orange barrel season ramping up in Berrien County

2 months ago | harborcountry-news.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Motorists in the Twin Cities are finding new ways to get around as the second year of Interstate 94 reconstruction moves into full gear. The project has closed or will close westbound exit and entrance ramps at exits 27 (Niles Road/M-63), 29 (Pipestone Road) and 30 (Napier Avenue). Only exits 28 (M-139) and 33 (U.S. 31/E. Main Street) will remain open most of the construction season.
Vendor season kicks off in St. Joseph

2 months ago | heraldpalladium.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Several seasonal vendors including two popular hotdog vendors, will pop up soon in St. Joseph, with the season starting this week. The vending season runs now through Oct. 31. Most of the vendors approved for this year have occupied the same location for several years. kAm%96 $E] y@D6A9 r:EJ r@>>:DD:@? C646?E=J 2AAC@G65 G6?5@C A6C>:ED 7@C 7:G6 C6EFC?:?8 G6?5@CD[ 2?5 2 ?6H G6?5@C] }6H E9:D J62C H:== 36 w6??2 s6D:8?
Weekend storm packs a punch in Southwest Michigan

2 months ago | heraldpalladium.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — As Indiana & Michigan Power crews continued efforts Monday to restore power to people in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana, forecasters were gearing up for another round of possibly severe storms Tuesday into Wednesday. Meanwhile, road crews were working Monday to clear roadways from fallen trees and limbs. kAm“(6 925 EC66D 5@H? E9C@F89@FE E96 4@F?EJ[” D2:5 q6CC:6?