Harbor Country News

Harbor Country News is a weekly publication produced by News-Dispatch Media, which also publishes The News-Dispatch, the daily newspaper for Michigan City, Indiana. This newspaper caters to the local residents, visitors, and tourists of the quaint communities in Harbor Country, a picturesque resort area along Lake Michigan in southwestern Berrien County, Michigan. Released every Thursday, Harbor Country News proudly claims to be "the top source for local news, sports, entertainment, activities, and great shopping options in southwestern Berrien County!" While the news and advertising offices are based in New Buffalo, Michigan, the printing takes place in the nearby city of Michigan City, Indiana. Harbor Country News is one of three weekly papers that serve the people of Harbor County, alongside the New Buffalo Times and The South County Gazette.

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Bridgman baseball team knocks off top-ranked Comets to advance in Regionals

2 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — The Bridgman Baseball team faced the state’s top-ranked team in a June 5 Division 4 Regional Semifinal contest, and emerged victorious. Senior Wade Haskins’ two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the sixth inning broke a 2-2 tie. Starter Jonathan Necas had a stellar outing, limiting the Comets to single runs in the second and fifth innings.
Bridgman High School grads look back at the past 4 years

3 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — Members of the Bridgman High School Class of 2025 celebrated their accomplishments and gave credit to those who helped them get to the finish line during the June 1 graduation ceremony. “Thank you for being here to celebrate this milestone with us,” said Senior Class President Ava Starbuck.
Bridgman edges Falcons for third straight district title

3 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — The Bridgman High School baseball team gutted out a tight 6-5 victory against Constantine on May 31 to capture a third straight Division 3 district championship. Bridgman head coach Justin Hahaj said the Bees had to score enough runs and play solid defense to beat an excellent Constantine squad. With the score knotted at 4-4 Chuck Pagel led off the Bridgman fifth with a double. Ethan Stine then drove the baseball past a diving second baseman.
Raiders out-score Bees in district battle

3 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

BRIDGMAN — A sixth-inning outburst lifted Decatur to a 7-4 Division 4 district semifinal victory over Bridgman on May 31. The Raiders scored twice in the top of the second as Hannah Northrup stroked a two-run single to right field. The Bees got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third when Riley Paveza walked and Carmen Ernsberger doubled her in. Neither team would score again until the top of the sixth when Decatur tallied four runs to seize a 6-1 advantage.
St. Joseph to alter parts of paid parking program

3 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.
River Valley graduates thankful for the memories

3 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

THREE OAKS — Members of the River Valley High School Class of 2025 were urged to treasure the memories they made during their school days and to appreciate those who helped them reach the May 29 Commencement Ceremony. Class of 2025 member Ava Ledesma began the ceremony at the RV football field with a moment of silence. “I would like to take a minute to recognize a very important person to the Class of 2025.
New Buffalo's Class of 2025 praised and challenged at Commencement

3 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

NEW BUFFALO — The New Buffalo High School Class of 2025 was praised for its many accomplishments while also being urged to embrace the future during May 30 Commencement Exercises. Delivering the Senior Class Address, Gladys McGinn had three questions for her fellow seniors. Question 1: What do you want to be when you grow up? “I’m not asking what career you want to have, but what kind of person you want to be. If we want any improvement in ourselves, we must make personal growth a priority.
New Buffalo graduates praised and challenged at Commencement

3 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

NEW BUFFALO — The New Buffalo High School Class of 2025 was praised for its many accomplishments while also being urged to embrace the future during May 30 Commencement Exercises. Delivering the Senior Class Address, Gladys McGinn had three questions for her fellow seniors. Question 1: What do you want to be when you grow up? “I’m not asking what career you want to have, but what kind of person you want to be. If we want any improvement in ourselves, we must make personal growth a priority.
Three Oaks Farmers Market moves to the park

3 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

THREE OAKS — The Three Oaks Farmers Market opened the 2025 season on Friday, May 30, making its debut in scenic Carver Park. “We’re real happy about our move (to the park) this year,” said Market Manager Ashley Hanson. “We fell like we’re going to get a lot more traffic and visual presence.”The Three Oaks Farmers Market takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays in Carver Memorial Park at the corner of U.S. 12 and Elm Street offering local produce, artisan goods, and community vibes.
Titans top Bison, Mustangs to win district

3 days ago | harborcountry-news.com | David Johnson

NEW BUFFALO — The New Buffalo and River Valley baseball teams took their best shots at Michigan Lutheran during the May 31 Division 4 district tournament, but in the end the Titans took home the trophy. The defending district champion (and tournament host) Bison battled the Titans (runner-up in last year’s district), holding a 3-2 advantage after four innings before Michigan Lutheran tallied three runs in the fifth frame and four more in the sixth to prevail 9-3.