Berrien County Michigan - Government

06/17/2026

The annual veterans resources event, VetFest, was held last week at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds and it was the largest turnout yet!

Hundreds of veterans and their family members came to enjoy food and refreshments, free haircuts, military surplus, help with VA Healthcare enrollment, local services providers at the resource fair, and checkup on potential eligibility for veteran benefits.

Check out the photos from the event! This year's VetFest might be over, but your connection to Berrien County Veteran Services is available all year long! Contact the Berrien County Veteran Services Office today for the opportunity to participate in next year's VETFEST as well as upcoming events in 2026! Berrien County Veteran Services is here to serve veterans and their families. Thank you to sponsors and volunteers for this event including, Intercare, Whirlpool Corporation Vets and Allies, Lest We Forget, Sally Stine, Sandmann Barbershop, Kyle Lott Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
☎️ (269) 983-7111 ext. 8224
📨 [email protected]
🌐 https://berriencounty.org/874/Veteran-Services
✅ Subscribe to the Veterans In Berrien Engage (VIBE) channel for VA news, local events and resources, discounts, volunteer/recreation/employment opportunities. Subscribe online at https://berriencounty.org/1889/Veterans-in-Berrien-Engage-VIBE

The mission of VetFest 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.

Thank you to all the veterans and family members who came out for the 2026 VetFest!

06/17/2026

Looking to know what is going on or might impact your travels on the County road network?

BCRD ALERT is a mass notification system which enables Berrien County Road Department (BCRD) to send you notifications via text, and/or email about:
-Road Closures & Detours
-Construction
-Weekly Notices & Updates

BCRD ALERT is a free service that allows users to register and opt-in to receive notifications from the Berrien County Road Department (BCRD).
The BCRD will use this system to provide notification of road construction, current and unexpected road closures, detours, and other updates that may affect your use of the County network.

Visit our website today to sign up. https://www.berriencounty.org/1949/Notification-System

Looking to know what is going on or might impact your travels on the County road network?

BCRD ALERT is a mass notification system which enables Berrien County Road Department (BCRD) to send you notifications via text, and/or email about:

-Road Closures & Detours
-Construction
-Weekly Notices & Updates

BCRD ALERT is a free service that allows users to register and opt-in to receive notifications from the Berrien County Road Department (BCRD).

The BCRD will use this system to provide notification of road construction, current and unexpected road closures, detours, and other updates that may affect your use of the County network.

Visit our website today to sign up. https://www.berriencounty.org/1949/Notification-System

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Stay up-to-date with the Weekly Construction Notices on the Berrien County Road Department website: https://www.berriencounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2516

Please find week of 6/15/2026 update regarding Berrien County Road Department related roads and road construction work. Countywide WorkPothole Patching Shoulder MaintenanceSpring Countywide

06/16/2026

Be an election hero! Become a poll worker! 🇺🇸

Local Communities that are seeking additional Poll Workers for the August 4th Election

City of Benton Harbor- is seeking Republican Poll Workers. Please contact Deputy Clerk Gabby Bell, [email protected]

Baroda Township- is seeking Democrat Poll Workers. Please contact Clerk Christina Price, [email protected]

Hagar Township- is seeking Democrat & Republican Poll Workers. Please contact Clerk Tom Allen, [email protected]

Weesaw Township- is seeking Democrat & Republican Poll Workers. Please contact Clerk Erika Burcham, [email protected]

Bainbridge Township- is seeking Democrat & Republican Poll Workers. Please contact Clerk Samantha Droskie, [email protected]

Three Oaks Township- is seeking Democrat & Republican Poll Workers. Please contact Clerk Marcie Miles, [email protected]

Lake Charter Township- is seeking Democrat & Republican Poll Workers. Please contact Clerk Miranda Companion, [email protected]

Lincoln Charter Township- is seeking Democrat Poll Workers. Please contact Deputy Clerk Taylor Grosso, [email protected]

Each jurisdiction strives to create a balanced representation of each political party in accordance with MCL 168.674

06/11/2026

Severe weather is still likely tonight with damaging winds and a few tornadoes possible. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warning information and a way to be woken up by these notifications since these storms will be moving through at night.

06/11/2026

Welcome the summertime with Berrien County Parks!
Check out this year's line-up of events and outdoor activities in the new Summer Newsletter https://www.berriencounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/23876/2026-Summer-Parks-Newsletter-PDF?bidId=

Events at Love Creek Nature Center & County Park
🦋 Monarch Festival
📸 Photography in Nature Walk
📖 Nature Journaling Walk
🤲 Stewardship Days
🌊 The Creation of the Great Lakes
🚴 LoveBikeTober Fest

Events at Madeline Bertrand County Park
🥏 Disc Golf Derby!

Activities at Silver Beach County Park
🏊‍♀️ Swimming
🍦 Concessions at Wally & Gertz
🍔 Picnic Areas and Grills
🚣‍♂️ Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals
🎣 Fishing on the South Pier
🏐 Volleyball Courts
🤸 Playground (Accessible-friendly!)

Activities at Galien River County Park
🚶 Walk on the nature trails & marsh boardwalks
🌳 Canopy Walkway and Marsh Overlook Platform
🎣 Fishing Platform

Community Recycling Events!
♻️ September 12, 2026, at Silver Beach County Park
♻️ October 3, 2026, at Southeast Berrien County Landfill Recycle Center

06/11/2026

Zoey, the Canine Advocate for the Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office, has her birthday coming up on July 14th! In honor of her birthday, the Prosecutor’s Office is collecting donations for Berrien County Animal Services (BCAS).

Every donation helps provide comfort, care, and a little extra love to local shelter animals.

Donation bins have been placed throughout the Berrien County offices. See locations below! Donations will be accepted through 7/14/2026.

See the list of needed materials or the Amazon Wishlist at https://www.berriencounty.org/224/Donate

Thank you for helping us celebrate by giving back!

Locations of Donation Bins
📍 Berrien County Administration Center (2nd Floor)
📍 County Clerk’s Office (Saint Joseph & Niles)
📍 Dispatch
📍 Friend of the Court
📍 Health Department (Benton Harbor & Niles)
📍 Juvenile Center
📍 Niles Courthouse
📍 Probate
📍 Public Defender’s Office
📍 Sheriff’s Office (Saint Joseph)
📍 Road Department (Benton Harbor)

Help us celebrate Zoey’s birthday and donate to BCAS! 🐾

06/11/2026

A reminder for if you encounter a tree during office hours, please contact the Road Department directly at 269-925-1196.
BCRD offices hours are:
~Monday - Thursday from 7:00am until 4:30pm
~Friday from 7:00am until 11:00am

Reminder that if you need to report a tree down after hours please do so through 911 Dispatch.

==Reminder on tips for reporting down trees or limbs in the roadway==
Tree down over road? Report location and size.

If you see limbs or trees blocking traffic please contact our offices to report. If during regular office hours please leave a detailed message and include a call back number if additional information is requested or needed.

If you come across a road hazard after hours, please report those directly to central dispatch at 269-983-3060 or 911 for emergencies.

**Please always report trees by including a detailed location, the approximate size (diameter, length) of limb or tree, and indicate to the call taker if any utility lines are involved. Those limbs with utility lines must first be addressed by the utility company prior to the tree being cut up and road reopened to traffic.

**Do not report time sensitive hazards after hours or over the weekend to Road Department offices, as that message will not be received until the office reopens. Social media is also not closely monitored over the weekends or after hours.