Siren Testing

The sirens will be tested over the next 3 weeks, beginning the week of September 14^th, 2020. Each siren within the 10-mile radius around the Cook Nuclear Plant will be tested individually, running for about 30 seconds at a time. Testing will be conducted ...

Boards & Commissions Meeting Updates

Board of Commissioners

• The Board of Commissioners will be meeting virtually on October 1st, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. via the Berrien County YouTube Channel.

Filed 09/24/2020 - BOC Committee of the Whole & Regular Meetings Update (PDF)

Filed 09/24/2020 ...

Berrien COVID-19 County Response Plan

Revised and Approved by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on 06/11/2020

Berrien County Trial Court State of Emergency Essential Operation Plan

06/29/2020 - View the Amended Order - Berrien County Trial Court Response to COVID-19 (PDF)

View the Trial Court Phase Two Re-Opening Plan (PDF)

View the Administrative Order 2020-03 (PDF)

View the updated State of Emergency Essential Operations Plan (PDF)

Limited Re-Opening During Phase 2

View the list county services available beginning Monday, June 22nd

Press Releases

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Berrien Bus - Scheduled Flex Routes Suspended

Effective Wednesday, March 18th

Public Transportation (Berrien Bus) will be suspending all scheduled flex route services until further notice. 

At this time we are still operating demand response service but ask that customers limit their requests ...

Sheriff's Office - Records Lobby

(06/11/2020 Update: The Records Lobby will be opening by appointment only on Monday, June 15th, 2020. See the full Press Release (PDF) for details.)

Original Newsflash Message: In order to help ensure the safety of our residents and employees and ...

How to Order Birth, Marriage, & Death Certificates

To ensure that you receive your records, please place your orders through the links on our Vital Records page.

County Facility Locations

Need to find one of our county buildings? Visit our facilities tab at the bottom of our homepage to easily view all of our county buildings, addresses and contact information in one place. 

Click here to visit the Facilities resource now....

Siren Testing

The sirens will be tested over the next 3 weeks, beginning the week of September 14^th, 2020. Each siren within the 10-mile radius around the Cook Nuclear Plant will be tested individually, running for about 30 seconds at a time. Testing will be conducted ...

SEPT LEPC Meeting Canceled

09/1/2020 -- In anticipation of COVID19 restrictions still being in place through September, we find it prudent to announce a cancelation of the meeting at this time.  The next regularly scheduled meeting is in November 10, 2020 .  We wi...

2020 Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting Schedule

12/17/2019 - The LEPC meeting schedule has been posted to https://www.berriencounty.org/1529/Local-Emergency-Planning-Committee-LEPC.  Did you know that meeting locations and the past meeting minutes are also posted on that page?  

If the...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Get up-to-date information on the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Flu Vaccinations

Protect yourself against the flu with a flu shot. Walk-ins welcome on Fridays!

Board of Health Meeting

Board of Health

• The Board of Health will be meeting virtually on Wednesday, October 7th, at 8:00 a.m. via the Health Department YouTube Channel.

Opioid Education Videos

Educational videos with information for older adults managing opioid medications.

Positive Parenting Classes

Get practical parenting advice through a Triple P parenting class or workshop.

Found Property Bikes

20-7991
Three Bikes found on I-94 in Berrien County.  Call 269 983-7111 #4927 and describe the bikes to claim them.  Items will go into a department auction if not claimed by the owner.

Love Creek News

The nature center will be open 10am-5pm Wed-Sun. Trails are open sunrise to sunset. Parking fee is $3 for Berrien county residents and $5 for out of county residents on the weekend. Or buy a yearly parks permit for only $35. We will have mountain bike ren...

Madeline Bertrand News

The playground has re-opened and social distancing is required.

Notice

Though Berrien County Trial Court operations are suspended, the Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office will remain operating for essential court functions, including felony preliminary exams or matters specifically pertaining to in-custody defendant...

Fall Grind and Gravel Projects

The remaining 2020 grind and gravel projects are currently under construction. The anticipated grinding schedule and order has been indicated in the table below. Gravel additions will begin the week of 9/28/2020 to the newly ground roads. The order and sc...

Napier Avenue Project

NAPIER AVENUE PROJECT START WEEK OF 9/21/2020

TOWNSHIP: Benton Township

LOCATION(s): Napier Avenue from Colfax Avenue to 450’ east of Union Avenue

CLOSEST CITIES: St Joseph, Benton Harbor

START DATE: September 21^st 2020

PROJECTS: Napier Avenue from C...

Final John Beers Road Oversized Load

FINAL SUPER LOAD ALONG JOHN BEERS ROAD

TOWNSHIP: Lincoln Township & Royalton Township LOCATION: John Beers Road, between I-94 and M-139 CLOSEST CITIES: Stevensville FIRST TRAVEL DATE: Tuesday, July 21^st 2020 

LAST TRA...

Holden Road Reopened 9/9/2020

HOLDEN ROAD REOPENED

TOWNSHIP: Baroda Township

LOCATION: Holden Road, between Shawnee Road and Snow Road

CLOSEST CITIES: Baroda, Bridgman

START DATE: Tuesday, July 14^th 2020

END DATE: Wednesday, September 9^th 2020

PROJECT: The Road Department has repla...

Red Arrow Highway Information

RED ARROW HIGHWAY PROJECT INFORMATION LOCATIONS

For the latest information regarding:

GRSD Sewer Authority Union Pier relief sewer project: https://www.preinnewhof.com/construction_projects/grsd-sewer-auth-union-pier/

RAH Union Pier Corridor Improvements Pro...

Empire Avenue Closure

EMPIRE AVENUE CLOSURE STARTING 6/22/2020

TOWNSHIP: Benton Township

LOCATION: Empire Avenue, between Benton Center Road and Blue Creek Road

CLOSEST CITIES: Benton Harbor

START DATE: June 22nd 2020

ESTIMATED END DATE: TBD

PROJECT: Work in the right-of-way will be...

Now Hiring!

Are you interested in joining our team? We are currently accepting applications to hire a full-time Medium Equipment Operator (MEO) to our team.

This position include:-Health Insurance-Dental/Vision Insurance Options-Paid Time Off-Retirement Plans (Includi...

2020-2022 Three Year Transportation Plan

This report provides an evaluation of the roadway network in the jurisdiction of the Berrien County Road Department (BCRD) to help define the needed budget allocation and roadway improvements required to improve the condition of the roadway network. &...

Siren Testing

The sirens will be tested over the next 3 weeks, beginning the week of September 14^th, 2020. Each siren within the 10-mile radius around the Cook Nuclear Plant will be tested individually, running for about 30 seconds at a time. Testing will be conducted ...

Executive Order Tip Form

Although many people have questions regarding the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order signed by Governor Whitmer, Berrien County residents are requested to not call the Berrien County Public Safety Dispatch Center with their questio...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Get up-to-date information on the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Sheriff's Foreclosure Auction

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for the accuracy of the foreclosure information shown here. The data provided here is gathered and presented by private parties who prepare foreclosures. Properties listed are subject to cha...

R.A.D Class

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is offering Women’s Self Defense classes through R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Systems. R.A.D. is a comprehensive, personal safety course for women focusing on awareness, prevention, risk reductio...

This Week's Wanted Individuals

View the Wanted Individuals for the week of March 4th, 2020.