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21/09/2024
Brandywine falls to Berrien Springs 63-16 during Friday night's game in Berrien Springs.(Don Campbell/HP staff)
20/09/2024
The Golden Brown Bakery in South Haven is closing by the end of the year, the company's owners announced this week.
Golden Brown Bakery to close in South Haven SOUTH HAVEN — The Golden Brown Bakery in South Haven is closing by the end of the year.
20/09/2024
Berrien County commissioners are reviewing whether to change how often the board will meet each month.
Berrien County board considers changing meeting schedule ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County commissioners are reviewing whether to change how often the board will meet each month.
20/09/2024
It was a celebration of reading as more than 50 families gathered Thursday in Lake Bluff Park in St. Joseph during Read Around the County.
Read Around the County draws crowd, costumed readers in St. Joseph ST. JOSEPH — It was a celebration of reading as more than 50 families gathered Thursday in Lake Bluff Park in St. Joseph during Read Around the County.
19/09/2024
Benton Township has agreed to buy a series of new speed radar units and tasers for the police department.
Benton Township police to get new radars, tasers BENTON TOWNSHIP — Benton Township has agreed to buy a series of new speed radar units and tasers for the police department.
19/09/2024
Daily Dose Coffee Co. made its debut Monday in a new venue at 2114 S. Cleveland Ave. in St. Joseph. The building was previously home to Piggin’ & Grinnin’ until May.
Daily Dose Coffee Co. takes over unique spot in St. Joseph ST. JOSEPH — Ashlee Grajauskis has found a new home for her business.
19/09/2024
The Michigan State University Extension office in Berrien County has launched a new program to help officers respond to vehicle crashes involving livestock.
Berrien County gets new emergency livestock trailer BENTON TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has a new tool that Sheriff Chuck Heit hopes gets little use.
19/09/2024
Michigan Works has shut down public access to its Benton Harbor facility after there were potential signs of mold discovered.
Michigan Works to move to temporary location BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works has shut down public access to its Benton Harbor facility after there were potential signs of mold discovered.
18/09/2024
UPDATE: The sheriff's department identified the victim as Douglas Charles Greyerbiehl, 69, from St. Joseph Township.
The body of a St. Joseph Township man was recovered Wednesday afternoon near Silver Beach County Park.
Police: Body found in lake near Silver Beach ST. JOSEPH — The body of a St. Joseph Township man was recovered Wednesday afternoon near Silver Beach County Park, police reported.
18/09/2024
Benton Harbor city commissioners have tabled an amendment to the city’s garbage ordinance so changes can be made to more accurately reflect its purpose.
Benton Harbor eyes changes for ordinance on garbage fees BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor city commissioners have tabled an amendment to the city’s garbage ordinance so changes can be made to more accurately reflect its purpose.
18/09/2024
Major changes are coming to the Pizza Hut restaurant in St. Joseph Township.
Pizza Hut to remove dining, add drive-thru in St. Joseph Township ST. JOSEPH — Major changes are coming to the Pizza Hut restaurant in St. Joseph Township.
17/09/2024
Bruce Hutson recently opened Bruce Sports Cards Collectibles and Pro Wrestling Museum at 4150 N. Roosevelt Road in Stevensville.
Sports card and collectibles shop opens in Stevensville STEVENSVILLE — Some people collect sports cards for nostalgic reasons, while others do so for the recognition.
17/09/2024
The Berrien Springs woman who was convicted of hiring a hit man to kill her ex-husband’s girlfriend will be resentenced after a Friday ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Gonzalez to be resentenced over conviction BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Berrien Springs woman who was convicted of hiring a hit man to kill her ex-husband’s girlfriend will be resentenced after a Friday ruling by the Michigan
17/09/2024
Jonathon Hensley was recently named the director of horticulture at Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve in Buchanan Township.
Hensley joins Fernwood Botanical Garden as director of horticulture BUCHANAN TOWNSHIP — As society has evolved into a more digital world, Jonathon Hensley believes it’s important to visit nature.
16/09/2024
A fire over the weekend at a vacant building in Benton Harbor may have been intentionally set, according to Brian Kazmierzak, deputy director of fire services for the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety.
Benton Harbor fire consumes vacant building BENTON HARBOR — A fire over the weekend at a vacant commercial building in Benton Harbor may have been intentionally set, according to Brian Kazmierzak, deputy director of fire services
14/09/2024
Two signs stationed at the north and south piers in St. Joseph that have served as safety reminders for six years were replaced Friday after sustaining damage over the winter.
Drowning victims remembered with new signs at St. Joseph piers ST. JOSEPH — Two signs stationed at the north and south piers in St. Joseph that have served as safety reminders for six years were replaced Friday after sustaining damage
14/09/2024
When and where students in the Benton Harbor Area Schools district can use cell phones is expected to be considered during the board’s October meeting.
Benton Harbor schools cell phone policy to be considered in October BENTON HARBOR — When and where students in the Benton Harbor Area Schools district can use cell phones is expected to be considered during the board’s October meeting.
14/09/2024
The health system now known as Corewell Health started as a community-owned system.
However, it has gone through several changes over the years, which has left some patients in Berrien County frustrated over increasing wait times and new fee structures.
As Corewell Health changes, some patients worry – and wait – in Southwest Michigan Lee Stults had gone to four different primary care doctors this year that were in the Corewell Health system, only to discover they each left the area to practice elsewhere.
14/09/2024
St. Joseph defeats Loy Norrix 35-0 during Friday night's game in St. Joseph.(Don Campbell/HP staff)
14/09/2024
Lakeshore falls to Portage Central 35-14 during Friday night's game in Stevensville.(Don Campbell/HP staff)
13/09/2024
The acting secretary of labor for the U.S. Department of Labor made a unique visit Wednesday with Van Buren Tech students in Lawrence.
U.S. Department of Labor official visits Van Buren Tech LAWRENCE — The acting secretary of labor for the U.S. Department of Labor made a unique visit Wednesday with Van Buren Tech students in Lawrence.
13/09/2024
St. Joseph has some big opportunities this girls swimming season.
St. Joseph girls swimming excited to chase D3 state success, school records ST. JOSEPH — St. Joseph has some big opportunities this girls swimming season.
13/09/2024
A Chicago-area man is alive thanks to the CPR skills Lydia Stathakis learned at Lakeshore High School and her father’s strong swimming.
Lakeshore student, father help save a life at Lincoln Township Beach LINCOLN TOWNSHIP — A Chicago-area man is alive thanks to the CPR skills Lydia Stathakis learned at Lakeshore High School and her father’s strong swimming.
12/09/2024
Benton Harbor Area Schools has canceled classes after the high school was put on lockdown Thursday due to multiple fights being reported.
Benton Harbor High School put on lockdown over student fights BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor Area Schools has canceled classes after the high school was put on lockdown Thursday due to multiple fights being reported.
12/09/2024
There are four projects the Village of Stevensville is considering submitting to the Twin City Area Transportation Study to be chosen for federal funding during the 2026-29 cycle.
Stevensville eyes federal funds for Ridge Road project STEVENSVILLE — Ridge Road in Stevensville may receive some love, but not until at least 2027.
12/09/2024
Lincoln Township officials are petitioning for lower speed limits on its roadways in an effort to enhance road safety.
Lincoln Township petitions to lower speed limits LINCOLN TOWNSHIP — Lincoln Township officials are petitioning for lower speed limits on its roadways in an effort to enhance road safety.
12/09/2024
More than 200 community members came together Wednesday to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Hundreds show support for first responders at 9/11 Hero Climb ST. JOSEPH — More than 200 community members came together Wednesday to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
11/09/2024
An ordinance dictating where mechanical structures such as heat pumps, air conditioner units and generators can and cannot be located is causing trouble for some homeowners in St. Joseph, Commissioner Mike Sarola said this week.
St. Joseph to review ordinance regarding mechanical structures ST. JOSEPH — An ordinance dictating where mechanical structures such as heat pumps, air conditioner units and generators can and cannot be located is causing trouble for some homeowners in
11/09/2024
Michigan State Police are investigating an incident from the weekend where a Pure Michigan sign in Berrien County was damaged after being hit by gunfire several times.
Police: Pure Michigan sign shot 18 times in Berrien County BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police are investigating an incident from the weekend where a Pure Michigan sign in Berrien County was damaged after being hit by gunfire several times.
11/09/2024
As a staple in Bridgman and Lake Township, D’Agostino’s Navajo Bar & Grill has undergone a renovation that pays tribute to its history while adding modern and fresh aspects.
D’Agostino’s Navajo Bar & Grill unveils remodel BRIDGMAN — As a staple in Bridgman and Lake Township, D’Agostino’s Navajo Bar & Grill has undergone a renovation that pays tribute to its history while adding modern and fresh
Our Story
The Herald-Palladium has held its current name only since 1975, but it can trace its genealogy back to 1868.
And the Twin Cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph can boast of a journalistic tradition that goes back even further. St. Joseph, the older of the two cities, had a weekly newspaper in operation as early as 1836.
Leonard G. Merchant started the Benton Harbor Palladium as a weekly in 1868, and sold it the following year to J.P. Thresher. The Palladium went through several other ownerships until being acquired by Frank Gibson, who in 1886 converted it into the Daily Palladium.
Merchant left Benton Harbor for St. Joseph in 1877. He bought a weekly, The Traveler and Herald in that year and renamed it the St. Joseph Herald.
Shortly after the turn of the century, Merchant and his son, Leonard E., sold their property to Ephriam W. Moore who published the paper as The Evening Herald.
Competing dailies moved into both cities around the turn of the century.
John Nellis Klock, J. Stanley Morton and Humphrey S. Gray established The Evening News in Benton Harbor in 1895.
In 1905, Willard Brewer, a nephew of Moore, bought The St. Joseph Press, a weekly created in 1888, and changed it to a daily publication under the same name.
By 1904, The Evening News had displaced The Daily Palladium as the dominant paper in Benton Harbor. Gibson that year sold his publication to Klock and his associates, who consolidated the two publications into The News-Palladium.
Klock and Gray in 1910 sold the newspaper to Moore. In 1916, Brewer and Moore merged their St. Joseph publications into The Herald-Press.
In 1919, Moore retired and sold The News-Palladium to the Palladium Publishing Co. incorporated that year by Klock, Stanley R. Banyon and Willard J. Banyon Sr. In 1928, the company bought out The Herald-Press Co. The companies eventually merged in 1970.
However, the two companies after 1928 continued to publish The Herald-Press and The News-Palladium in their own plants, under distinctive formats and with separate staffs and circulation promotion. A new plant for The News-Palladium was built in Benton Harbor in 1955.
In 1965, the company shifted production of The Herald-Press into The News-Palladium's plant and adopted a common advertising rate schedule. The papers kept their own mastheads but the content was the same. That changed in 1975, when The Herald-Press and The News-Palladium became The Herald-Palladium.
In 1970, a wing was added to the Benton Harbor plant to house engraving and circulation. In 1972, the paper changed over from the old hot metal system to the cold, or photo printing, type.
But printing problems remained. The printing speed of the press in Benton Harbor could not be increased and spare parts for its electrical control panel were no longer being made. The solution was to build a new plant in St. Joseph Township, just off Interstate 94, to house the entire newspaper operation. The new plant opened in 1978.
In February 1985, Palladium Publishing sold the newspaper to Thomson Inc., a newspaper chain. Thomson operated the paper until December 1996, when it sold The Herald-Palladium to the Community Newspapers Division of Hollinger International. Hollinger sold the newspaper in 2000 to its current owner, Paxton Media Group Inc. of Paducah, Ky.
Paxton Media Group traces it roots to 1896, when a group of investors headed by W.P. Paxton launched The Paducah Sun. Today, Paxton Media Group is a diversified media company with interests in newspapers, printing and broadcasting and is still owned and managed by third and fourth generation members of the Paxton family.
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