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

Children’s Advocacy Center, Animal Services to host events

1 week 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 week 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 week 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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?
MDOT enters second phase of I-94 project in Berrien County

3 weeks ago | heraldpalladium.com | Julie Swidwa

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. kAm“r=@D:?8 C2>AD 5FC:?8 C63F:=5:?8 46CE2:?=J 42? 36 2?
Berrien County to seek funds to rebuild Coloma Road bridge

3 weeks ago | heraldpalladium.com | Julie Swidwa

COLOMA — Officials were hoping the Coloma Road bridge between I-196 and Kerlikowske Road would reopen next week. But Adri Boone, communications coordinator for the Berrien County Road Department, said Mother Nature is not cooperating. kAm“(6 42?’E A@FC 4@?4C6E6 :? E96 C2:?[” D96 D2:5 uC:52J] “(6’C6 9@A:?8 E@ A@FC 4@?4C6E6 ?6IE %F6D52J[ 3FE E96? :E 92D E@ 4FC6 7@C D6G6C2= 52JD] (6 2=H2JD AFE D276EJ 7:CDE]”k^AmkAm%96 3C:586 H2D 4=@D65 |2C49 `d 27E6C 2 9@=6 H2D 5:D4@G6C65 :?
Officials dispute opposition to Red Arrow project in Berrien County

3 weeks ago | heraldpalladium.com | Julie Swidwa

ST. JOSEPH — Officials from Chikaming, Lake and New Buffalo townships turned out at Thursday’s meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners to express their support for the upcoming road diet project on Red Arrow Highway. This comes on the heels of County Commissioner Alex Ott reporting last week that he has been fielding calls from constituents opposed to the plan. Ott took office after the plans for Red Arrow Highway were solidified, he said. kAmw6 D2:5 9:D A9@?6 DE2CE65 C:?8:?8 2D 2?