Berrien County Michigan - Government

05/25/2026

In honor and memory of all who served.
Thank you for your service

05/22/2026

Veterans & family members, mark your calendars for June 12!
Join us at VetFest! 📣
⏰Time: Friday, June 12 - 10AM to 2PM
📍Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Enter at Gate 2 - 9122 US-31, Berrien Springs
Registration is requested. Please register at berriencounty.org/1900/Events-Promotions

Come for the following give-aways and services!
🍽️ Food and Refreshments
💈 Free Haircuts
➕ Military Surplus!
🩺 Help with VA Healthcare Enrollment
🥾 Footprints of Michigan Shoes
✅ Benefit Check Up
🚐 Mobile Secretary of State
👥 Connect with Local Veterans & Veteran Resources
📣 And much more!
Please bring your DD-214, Military ID, or VA Health Care Card to receive services.

Maureen Adams, director of the Berrien County Veteran Services Office, is rebranding our Veteran Stand Down to an all-inclusive VetFest. "Our mission is to equip Berrien County veterans with knowledge of the broad range of benefits and resources available, everything from medical, legal and mental health information/assistance, job counseling, recreation, referrals, and most importantly companionship and camaraderie."
We have moved VetFest to the fairgrounds to accommodate the growing number of vendors and veterans.

We hope to see you there!

Veterans & family members, mark your calendars for June 12!
Join us at VetFest! 📣
⏰Time: Friday, June 12 - 10AM to 2PM
📍Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Enter at Gate 2 - 9122 US-31, Berrien Springs
Registration is requested. Please register at berriencounty.org/1900/Events-Promotions

Come for the following give-aways and services!
🍽️ Food and Refreshments
💈 Free Haircuts
➕ Military Surplus!
🩺 Help with VA Healthcare Enrollment
🥾 Footprints of Michigan Shoes
✅ Benefit Check Up
🚐 Mobile Secretary of State
👥 Connect with Local Veterans & Veteran Resources
📣 And much more!
Please bring your DD-214, Military ID, or VA Health Care Card to receive services.

Maureen Adams, director of the Berrien County Veteran Services Office, is rebranding our Veteran Stand Down to an all-inclusive VetFest. "Our mission is to equip Berrien County veterans with knowledge of the broad range of benefits and resources available, everything from medical, legal and mental health information/assistance, job counseling, recreation, referrals, and most importantly companionship and camaraderie."
We have moved VetFest to the fairgrounds to accommodate the growing number of vendors and veterans.

We hope to see you there!
Battle Creek VA Medical Center Berrien County Michigan - Government Soles4Vets

05/20/2026

Berrien County Trial Court is seeking applicants for the role of Judicial Administrative Assistant.
👉 Apply today at berriencounty.org/jobs

Pay for this position ranges between $44,234-$59,279 and comes with great benefits!
✅ Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick pay, and 12 annual paid holidays
✅ Pension Program
✅ Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
✅ Annual employee appreciation events

🌟 Discover what makes Berrien County Trial Court a great place to work at berriencounty.org/1849/Employment-Opportunities

Position available! We’re seeking applicants for the role of Judicial Administrative Assistant.
👉 Apply today at berriencounty.org/jobs

Pay for this position ranges between $44,234-$59,279 and comes with great benefits!
✅ Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick pay, and 12 annual paid holidays
✅ Pension Program
✅ Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
✅ Annual employee appreciation events

🌟 Discover what makes Berrien County Trial Court a great place to work at berriencounty.org/1849/Employment-Opportunities

05/20/2026

County offices, including the courthouse, will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, for Memorial Day.

05/15/2026

The Annual Peace Officer Memorial Service was held today where fallen officers were remembered and honored. ❤️
Every year, during this ceremony, we honor the law enforcement officers throughout Berrien County who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our community.
See the list of honored officers at berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2504

05/12/2026

Join us on May 15th as we honor our fallen Berrien County officers and their families during the annual memorial service.
📍 Berrien County Law Enforcement Memorial Monument
Across from the Krasl Art Center on Lake Boulevard
🕛 Friday, May 15, 2025, at Noon

During this ceremony, we will honor the 20 law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting communities throughout Berrien County.

This week is National Police Week - a time to honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 🇺🇸💙

Please join the Fraternal Order of Police Blossomland Lodge #100 as we honor our fallen Berrien County officers and their families during the annual memorial service.

📍 Berrien County Law Enforcement Memorial Monument
Across from the Krasl Art Center on Lake Boulevard
🕛 Friday, May 15, 2025, at Noon

During this ceremony, we will honor the 20 law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting communities throughout Berrien County.

05/08/2026

Tomorrow! ➡ Community Recycling Event ♻
🗓 Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 8am to 12pm (noon)
📍 Southwest Berrien County Landfill Recycle Center
3200 Chamberlain Rd., Buchanan (Not the landfill entrance)

♻Accepted Items♻
✅ Household Chemicals
✅ Electronics (some fees apply; payment due at the event)
✅ Foam / Polystyrene
✅ Personal Documents for On-Site Shredding

See more details and upcoming recycling events at berriencounty.org/564/Berrien-County-Community-Recycling-Event

05/07/2026

Don't forget to vote!
Silver Beach County Park has been nominated again by USA TODAY 10Best for "𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣" 🏖☀️
Please vote and share with your family and friends! 💙
Vote on the USA Today site: 👉 https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/silver-beach-county-park-st-joseph-michigan/
🗳️ Votes may be cast once per day until 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟖 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐃𝐓.

Silver Beach County Park has been nominated again by USA TODAY 10Best for "𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣" 🏖☀️

Please vote and share with your family and friends! 💙

VOTE HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/42J8t04

🗳️ Votes may be cast once per day until 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟖 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐃𝐓.

05/07/2026

🚘 Staying focused = staying safe on the roads. Distracted driving puts you and everyone around you at risk. That’s why Michigan law doesn’t allow drivers to hold or support a phone with their hands, arms or shoulders.

The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning recommends the following before you hit the road:
• Silence or turn off phone notifications.
• Set your GPS and music ahead of time.
• Mount your phone to the dashboard or connect it to your vehicle’s built-in system.
• Pull over if you need to text or make a call.

Learn more about the dangers of distracted driving at Michigan.gov/DistractedDriving. See less

🚘 Staying focused = staying safe on the roads. Distracted driving puts you and everyone around you at risk. That’s why Michigan law doesn’t allow drivers to hold or support a phone with their hands, arms or shoulders.

The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning recommends the following before you hit the road:

• Silence or turn off phone notifications.
• Set your GPS and music ahead of time.
• Mount your phone to the dashboard or connect it to your vehicle’s built-in system.
• Pull over if you need to text or make a call.

Learn more about the dangers of distracted driving at Michigan.gov/DistractedDriving.

05/06/2026

The Silver Beach gatehouse will be open on the weekends only in May (Fri-Sun) until Memorial Day then will go to 7 days a week for the summer.
🔹 Resident Pass is $8/day
🔸 Non-Resident Pass is $15/day
🔹 Annual Pass $40 (regardless of residency)

The Annual Pass is good at Silver Beach, Love Creek, and Madeline Bertrand County Park for all of 2026.

⚠️Please note the Annual and Day passes do not guarantee a parking spot if the lot is full.⚠️

To learn more about Silver Beach and Berrien County Parks, visit berriencounty.org/355/Parks

📢ATTENTION📢

Our gatehouse will be open and on the weekends only in May (Fri-Sun) until Memorial Day. Then we will go to 7 days a week for the summer.

🔹 Resident Pass is $8/day
🔸 Non-Resident Pass is $15/day
🔹 Annual Pass $40 (regardless of residency)

The Annual Pass is good at Silver Beach, Love Creek, and Madeline Bertrand County Park for all of 2026.

⚠️Please note the Annual and Day passes DO NOT guarantee a parking spot if the lot is full.⚠️

For more information on all of the Berrien County Parks, click the link 👉 https://bit.ly/32eDdKM

05/05/2026

Election Day ✅ May 5, 2026
Polls are open 7AM to 8PM

To check if you live in a school district with a ballot proposal please visit: mvic.sos.state.mi.us and click on "What's on the ballot?"

Learn more at berriencounty.org/156/Elections.

In Berrien County there are local elections in some jurisdictions.
See the list for more details:

City of Bridgman:
Bridgman Public School District Bond Proposal
Bridgman Public School District Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

City of Coloma:
Coloma Community Schools Bond Proposal

City of Watervliet:
City of Watervliet Police Protection Services Millage Renewal

Bainbridge Township:
Coloma Community Schools Bond Proposal
Eau Claire Public Schools Bond Proposal
Eau Claire Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Baroda Township:
Renewal of Public Safety Millage to Fund Baroda Township Police Services
Increase of Public Safety Millage to Fund Baroda Township Police Services
Renewal of Fire Equipment Fund Millage
River Valley School District Operating Millage Proposal
Bridgman Public School District Bond Proposal
Bridgman Public School District Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Benton Charter Township PCT 1 Only:
Coloma Community Schools Bond Proposal

Berrien Township PCT 2 Only:
Eau Claire Public Schools Bond Proposal
Eau Claire Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Buchanan Township:
River Valley School District Operating Millage Proposal

Chikaming Township:
River Valley School District Operating Millage Proposal

Coloma Charter Township:
Coloma Community Schools Bond Proposal

Galien Township:
River Valley School District Operating Millage Proposal

Hagar Township:
Coloma Community Schools Bond Proposal

Lake Charter Township:
Bridgman Public School District Bond Proposal
Bridgman Public School District Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
River Valley School District Operating Millage Proposal

Pipestone Township:
Eau Claire Public Schools Bond Proposal
Eau Claire Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Sodus Township:
Eau Claire Public Schools Bond Proposal
Eau Claire Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Three Oaks Township:
River Valley School District Operating Millage Proposal

Weesaw Township:
River Valley School District Operating Millage Proposal