County Offices Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

County Offices will be closed on Thanksgiving holiday and the day after: Thursday & Friday, November 22-23, 2018.

Water Quality Concerns

Click here to read the most updated information from the Berrien County Health Department.

Flu Shots

Beginning October 12th the Berrien County Health Department will be offering Flu Clinics every Friday from 9 AM – 4 PM in both the Niles and Benton
Harbor sites.

Click here to view the flyer.

Hearing and Vision Testing

Free screening for 2018 Kindergarten/Preschool.

Need Health Insurance?

Let the Health Department help you find and enroll in the right insurance plan for you!

No Cell Phones Allowed

Please leave your phones and devices in your car!

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....

Integrated Public Alert and Warning Test Moved to Oct 3, 2018 2:20PM

Update - Test Changed to Oct 3, 2018 at 2:20 PM

09/17/2018 SAINT JOSEPH – The national WEA test has been postponed to the backup date of October 3, 2018 at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The decision to conduct this test on the backup date was made to help avoid...

Integrated Public Alert and Warning Test Sept 20, 2018 2:20PM

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA), and Emergency Alert...

2018 CERT Academy Offered to the Public starting Oct 16

The Berrien County Office of Emergency Management is pleased to announce Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training, delivered in partnership with the Berrien County Firefighters Training Council.

• Date(s):        ...

2019 LEPC Meeting Dates Posted

The 2019 Berrien County Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting Schedule is posted on the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division's webpage.  Click here to view the schedule.

2018 CERT Academy Offered to the Public starting Oct 16

The Berrien County Office of Emergency Management is pleased to announce Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training, delivered in partnership with the Berrien County Firefighters Training Council.

• Date(s):        ...

Marijuana Facts

Learn more about the dangerous health effects of using marijuana.

Water Quality Concerns

The City of Benton Harbor Water Department has issued a Public Advisory notifying water customers of elevated levels of lead in the drinking water based on recent samples. In collaboration with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), the ...

Community Health Needs Assessment

Help us understand health needs with a short survey.

Flu Shots

Stay healthy this flu season by getting your annual flu vaccination!

Health Insurance Help

Need help enrolling in health insurance? We've got you covered!

Understanding PFAS

Learn more about PFAS chemicals and how they can impact your health.

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Love Creek News

All trails are currently open for hiking daily during daylight hours. The mountain bike trail is open as well. Dogs are permitted on hiking trails when leashed. Scheduled Nature Center Building hours are 10am - 5pm Wed-Sun. Closed Monday & Tuesday.

Madeline Bertrand News

Winter park hours are now observed:  Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays until April 1.  In addition, the park will be CLOSED: Nov.22-25 for Thanksgiving Holiday.  Special December closings:  December 8 & 9 and December ...

Winter Hiking & Dogs Notice

ALL Love Creek trails are CLOSED to hiking and dogs when snow conditions exist. Trails are groomed for cross-country skiing and winter fat biking and footprints (human and canine) cause trail damage. Cross-country skiing, fat bi...

Red Arrow Highway – Bridgman To Browntown

Press Release:

 RED ARROW HIGHWAY – BRIDGMAN TO BROWNTOWN

November 15, 2018

The Berrien County Road Department in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation has suspended work on Red Arrow Highway until early spring 2019. R...

Winter Driving Safety Video

To Report an Emergency

Call our office at 269-925-1196 during normal business hours; otherwise if this is an emergency, please call 911.

We Need You!

The Road Department’s work is a cooperative      effort...a partnership with residents, townships, cities, villages, the      county, and the state. Berrien County residents assist the Road   ...

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...

STOPPED Notification

The goal of STOPPED is to reduce the number of young drivers who are involved in motor vehicle crashes.

Crime of the Week

This is D/Lt. Fred Laesch of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department for Crime Stoppers.  The crime of the week comes from the files of the Michigan State Police.

On March 27, 2018 at approximately 11:47 pm the Michigan State Police responded to t...

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...

Families Against Narcotics

Resources and education about prescription opioid and heroin in SW Michigan.

Medication Drop Box

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the Berrien County Health Department has established a permanent Pharmaceutical Medication Drop Box in the lobby of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, which is located at 919 Port St. Saint...

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Dottie 193

• Dottie 193
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 4 years
• Gets along with other cats
• Unknown about dogs
• I am full of life. And dreams. And cat food that contains no red dye. (Red dye is not kind to my tummy. Probably not yours either, but you’re not eating cat food. N...

Hunny 89

• Hunny 89
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 2 years old
• Gets along with other cats
• Unknown about dogs
• Did you know that Hunny is good for your health?
• That’s right. Hunny has been proven to be an effective decay-preventative dentifrice when served as a nutritious p...

Poppins 2329

• Poppins #2329
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 1 year
• I am a curious, affectionate, spoonful of sugar. Take me home and let me work my magic.

Teegan 1843

• ID 1843
• Adoption fee $10
• Neutered Male
• 1 year old
• Good with other cats
• Good with children
• Not sure about dogs
• Teegan is one cool dude. He is a playful guy who loves to be petted and brushed. He is super friendly and loves any attention you give him. Teegan loves...

Tammy 1619-1

• Tammy #1619-1
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 1 year old
• Tammy got her groove back! Miss Tammy is an independent woman who will whip your house into shape! She'll allow you to pet her when SHE is ready and there is nothing you can say otherwise! This sassy la...

Rocky cat 974

• ID #974
• Adoption fee $30
• Male
• 4 years old
• Good with older children
• Not good with cats
• Not good with dogs
• Rocky has a sweet personality but can be a bit shy. He takes some time to get to know you but once he does its all purrs. He would do best in a single person...

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Boots 2926

• Boots (2926)
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of 2 years old
• Gets along well with other cats
• Unsure about dogs
• I am dressed for dinner. I am ALWAYS dressed for dinner. If you’re blue and you don’t know where to go to why don’t you go where fashion sits... 2, 3, 4, ...

Cali 1682

• Cali 
• Hi, I’m Cali. An abbreviation of “Calico”? Think again. I’m SuperCALIfragilistic. And some other words I can’t spell.

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Whitney 32

• Whitney 32
• Female Spayed
• Gets along with other cats
• Unknown about dogs
• Fifty shades of grey? Who am I kidding. I can’t even read. Not words, anyway. But I CAN read feelings. And I think you have some for me. Come visit me today and we can find out together wh...

Sugar 6157

• Sugar 6157
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 3 years old
• Can live with other cats, but appreciates her space.
• Prefers a home without dogs.
• Hi, I’m Sugar, but I’m very lo-carb. I am sweeter than Stevia but you can also bake with me. (Not IN the cake, just NEAR the...

Hoover

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Sophia 1213

• ID 1213
• Adoption fee $10
• Spayed female
• 2 years old
• Good with other cats
• Good with children
• Not sure about dogs
• Sophia is one of the sweetest girls you will ever meet. She greets us every morning with a meow and starts purring right away. She has a go get em atti...

Kevin 1814

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Penny 1732

• ID 1732
• Adoption fee $10
• Spayed female
• 5 years old
• Good with other cats
• Good with children
• Not sure about dogs
• Penny has a grumpy face, but don't let that fool you! She is a total love bug and wants attention all the time. She has a big heart and an even bigger ...

Nobel 6707

• Nobel 6707
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 3 years old
• Gets along well with other cats.
• Dogs are unknown
• I am a Cat Laureate. Two years ago I won a Nobel Prize in Cuddles (self-explanatory). Then last year I took home a prize in Physics. Since cats always land ...

Mela 6263

• Mela 6263
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 3 years old
• Gets along with other cats
• Unknown about dogs
• Do you know what “Mela” is short for?
• Neither do I! I kid. I’m a kidder. Speaking of kids, my personality is such that I fit better in a household with cats or do...

Rolo 5530

• Rolo 5530
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 1-2 years old
• Gets along with other cats.
• Dogs are unknown.
• Hi, I’m Rolo. I am good with children, good with other cats, and I am especially good with ice cream. I love being wrapped in tin foil, but blankets are softer...

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King

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Big Red

Muppet

Holly

Dopey

Archie

Cool Dude

Ryder

Shadow

Slim

Transferred to Rescue

Riley

Milo

Buddy

Apollo

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Patches

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Daisy

Axel

Max

Blue

Hunter

Charms

Sophie

Bubba

Dug

Big Mac

Lucky

Malcom

Dodge

Maverick

Finn

Huckleberry

Lucy

Phoebe

Buddy 2966

Lemon Drop

Scruffy

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Coco

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Little One

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Maxine

Darla

Lola

Uncle Sam

Texas

Lara

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Duke

Dorito

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Monday

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Greta 3049

• Greta #3049
• Female
• Estimated age of 2 years
• Terrier Mix
• Would like to meet any resident dogs
• This little petite girl is so ready to go home! Greta is polite and sweet. She thoroughly enjoys her walks on our path with our volunteers! She already knows several c...

Scooter 1971

• Scooter #1971
• Male Un Neutered
• Estimated age of 4 years old
• Jack Russell Terrier Mix
• Would like to meet any resident dogs
• No cats please
• No children under 10 years old
• Come meet Scooter! Scooter is a go getter kinda dog! High energy and independent-- he is a tex...

Zinc 2816

• Zinc #2816
• Male Neutered
• 11 years old
• Border Collie/Terrier Mix
• Loves cats
• Gets along well with female dogs
• No small children
• Zinc is a fantastic gentleman looking to turn your house into a home! Ignore his age, Zinc is a spunky and obedient fellow! Its been kno...

Edith 3299

Chester 3250

• Chester #3250
• Male Neutered
• 7 years old
• Jack Russel Terrier
• Would like to meet any resident dogs
• Chester is a fine-looking  potty trained  fellow who is ready to go home! He enjoys walks (and is pretty darn good at it too!)  and a go...

Rocky 3324

Lugnut 2624

• Lugnut # 2624
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of 3 years old
• Appears to get along with other dogs, but please bring any resident dogs for a meet and greet!
• Unknown about cats
• Pit Bull Terrier Mix
• Lugnut will greet you enthusiastically with a wag of his tail. Though...

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