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.

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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. 

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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 starting Oct 16 is FULL. Registration Closed.

The 2018 CERT class is full and registration is closed.

We would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in attending the 2018 CERT academy.  We had an overwhelming response and the course is now full.  If you may be interested in t...

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):        ...

2018 CERT Academy starting Oct 16 is FULL. Registration Closed.

The 2018 CERT class is full and registration is closed.

We would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in attending the 2018 CERT academy.  We had an overwhelming response and the course is now full.  If you may be interested in t...

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):        ...

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!

Marijuana Facts

Learn more about the dangerous health effects of using marijuana.

Understanding PFAS

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

Tackle Box / log # 23099

Book bag / log #23253

Clock / log 23378

Speaker / log 23377

Leaf Blower # 2 / log 23376

Leaf Blower / Log 23375

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

Beginning in November, the park will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays until April 1, 2019.

Galien River News

Thanks to the continued generosity of The Pokagon Fund, Berrien County Parks was recently able to pave the entrance road and parking lot of Galien River County Park.  Now you can begin your adventure in this fantastic natural area without the dus...

2018 Construction

Here is our 2018 construction season summed up on one map...

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   ...

Life Saving Awards

On Thursday September 20, 2018 the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office presented Life Saving Awards to three Deputies and Certificates of Appreciation to three citizens. Click here to view the press release.

Deputy Brandon Crosby with Keith Matthews ...

Navigating Mental Health & Justice System Brochure

The challenges of having a child with behavioral health issues who comes in contact with the police or the court system is extremely difficult and is oftentimes the beginning of a long, confusing and very painful journey.

To read the full brochure click he...

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...

This Week's Most Wanted

Luna

Clover

Shayla

Peaches

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

Zera

Lego & Duplo

Ripley

Earl Grey

Tinkerbell

Shane

Ranger

Lancealot

Ice

Rayna 4891

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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

Chilli

Leo

Johnny

Kit Kat 2005

Lelo 811

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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...

Moon 1864-2

• Moon (1864-2)
• 10 months
• Female Spayed
• Gets along well with other cats
• Would do well with a polite dog
• The cow jumped over (you guessed it) the Moon. Do you have any idea how big a cow is?? Honestly, I didn’t think she was going to clear my head. I udderly did ...

Seal 2405

• Seal (2405)
• Male Unneutered
• Estimated age of 1-2 years old
• Plays well with other cats
• Unsure about dogs
• ...I am also a gorgeous hunk of (neutered!) male. Let me take you to dinner. I will pick you up in my Jaguar (see what I did there??) and treat you to sushi...

Midnight 2459

Ronny 1629

Duchess 2481

Max 1592

• Max #1592
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of less than 1 year
• Max is a playfully snuggly guy! His favorite spot to be scratched? Behind the ears of course! But hold on to him- he loves his scratches so much he might just fall over! Come see Max today!

Tessie 619

• Tessie 619
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 2 years old
• Gets along with other cats
• Unknown about dogs.
• My name is Tessie and I love to be petted. And rubbed. And fed peeled grapes. I won’t actually bring you your slippers, but I’ll think about it really, really ...

Sammy 1915

• ID #1915
• Adoption fee $10
• Neutered Male
• 1 year old
• Good with older children
• No other cats
• Not sure about dogs
• Sammy is a playful boy who wants to be king of the household. He loves to play and has tons of energy to do so. He will talk to you and give you kisses....

Eclipse 2009-2

• ID 2009-2
• Adoption fee $10
• Spayed female
• 1 year old
• Good with children
• Good with other cats
• Not sure about dogs
• Eclipse is a such a sweet girl. She loves attention and her sister Lunar is here as well. These girls are playful and loveable all rolled into one. Ec...

Penny 1302-1

• ID #1302-1
• Adoption fee $10
• Spayed female
• Good with children
• Good with other cats
• Not sure about dogs
• Penny is a sweet girl with tons of personality. She came in with her 3 kittens. She has been spayed and would love a home where she could lay in your lap all d...

Lancelot 109-3

• Lancelot 109-3
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of 1 year old.
• Gets along with other cats.
• Dogs are unknown.
• Brother to Princess
• My excuse is that my sister buys me aftershave!! Yes, my sister and I can be separated, but the truth is that hanging around with Princes...

Princess 109-2

• Princess 109-2
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 1 year
• Gets along well with other cats
• Dogs are unknown.
• Sister to Lancelot
• My brother Lance and I have been a team since the last summer Olympics where we took Bronze in mixed doubles. He is stronger than I am and ...

Blossom 2190

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Moose 727-2

• Moose 727-2
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of 2 years
• Gets along with other cats
• Unknown about dogs
• Okay, I don’t have any antlers, but I am the color of a sweet baby deer. D’oh! I also have a baby brother who lives with me most of the time. His name is Rex, alth...

Rex 727-1

• Rex 727-1
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of 2 years
• Gets along with other cats
• Unknown about dogs
• I’m living with my brother Moose, and we get along great even though he hogs the covers. Moose and I can be adopted together, or separated if that fits your househol...

Bosco 1678

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Nerf 6503

• Nerf 6503
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of 2 years old
• Gets along with other cats
• Unknown about dogs
• Soft as a sponge football, and much easier to clean.
• Touch me. Go ahead. Just FEEL that softness. Let me make it even easier for you by rubbing my face against yo...

Jules 1404-3

• ID 1404-3
• Adoption fee $10
• Spayed female
• 1 year old
• Good with other cats
• Good with children
• Not sure about dogs
• Jules is a sweet and playful tortie cat. She enjoys playing with toys and her fellow kennel mates. She has a unique personality and loves to be picked...

Bowie 1219

• ID #1219
• Adoption fee $10
• Neutered Male
• 2 years old
• Good with other cats
• Good with children
• Not sure about dogs
• Bowie is a laid back guy who loves to give kisses. He loves toys and purrs at the drop of a hat! He is 2 years old and is super sweet. He would be a g...

Black Jack 1065

• ID #1065
• Adoption fee $30
• Male
• 1 year old
• Good with other cats
• Good with children
• Not sure about dogs
• Black Jack is such an awesome cat. He is so laid back and nothing bothers him. He has a beautiful deep brown tiger pattern. He is also very soft. He can be foun...

Leon 768

• ID #768
• Adoption fee $10
• Neutered Male
• Not good with other cats
• Good with children
• No dogs please
• 5 years old
• Leon is a love bug. He loves to be brushed and will sit in your lap all day if you let him. He is a very laid back guy that nothing bothers him. Leon ha...

Lunar 2009-1

• ID #2009-1
• Adoption fee $10
• Spayed female
• 1 year old
• Good with other cats
• Good with children
• Not sure about dogs
• Lunar is a beautiful girl with a huge heart. She has unique dilute tortie markings. She is here with her sister Eclipse. These girls love to cuddle a...

Ember 2165-2

• ID #2165-2
• Adoption fee $30
• Female
• 1 year old
• Good with other cats
• Not sure about dogs
• Ember is a sweet loving girl who would love to go home with you! She is very laid back and would be great in any family setting. She enjoys sitting in your lap and getting al...

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gwen

Merlin

Patches

Oakley

Daisy

Axel

Max

Blue

Hunter

Charms

Sophie

Bubba

Dug

Big Mac

Lucky

Malcom

Dodge

Maverick

Finn

Huckleberry

Lucy

Phoebe

Buddy 2966

Lemon Drop

Scruffy

Transferred to rescue!

Coco

Transferred to rescue!

Little One

Transferred to rescue!

Maxine

Darla

Lola

Uncle Sam

Texas

Lara

Heidi

Georgia

Duke

Dorito

Bertha

Apollo

Abe

Kane

Monday

Hachi

Winnie

Bobo 3181

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

Iris 2843

• Iris #2843
• Female Not Spayed
• Estimated age of 5-6 months
• Terrier Mix
• Unknown about Cats
• Appears to like other dogs
• Meet Iris! This sweet little pup is waiting for just the right home! She’s full of fun and wiggles wiggles and wiggles! I’m not sure if her cute l...

Roscoe 2635

• Roscoe #2635
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of 6-7 years old
• Black and Tan Coonhound
• Gets along with other dogs, however we always encourage a meet and greet with any resident dogs
• Unsure of behavior around cats
• Roscoe is a good boy that enjoys getting out for wal...

Honey 3011

• Honey #3011
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 3 years old
• Lab/Terrier Mix
• Would like to meet any resident dogs
• Honey is as sweet as, well, Honey! She’s a lover at heart- you can just do no wrong with this girl! She loves to be snuggled with! Have a lap? She’ll fi...

Bruiser 2906

• Bruiser #2906
• Male Neutered
• 5 years old
• Plays well with cats!
• Is a bit nervous of the other dogs
• Chihuahua
• Meet Bruiser! This boy should really be wearing a black leather jacket and ready to hop on a motorcycle! He is one cool dude! He can take a little bit to ...

Aly 2114

• Aly #2114
• Female Unspayed
• Estimated age of 1 year
• Terrier Mix
• Has not yet met a cat
• Would require a meet and greet with any resident dogs
• Aly will greet you with enthusiastic energy! Aly is always wagging her tail in the kennels and loves all the people! She lo...

Buddy 2966

• Buddy #2966
• Male Un Neutered
• 11 Months
• Retriever Mix
• Enjoys playing with other dogs
• No cats please
• Buddy is an all around good boy! Energetic, obedient, handsome... This boy has it all! Buddy would love to go on every journey with you! Buddy is a loyal dog, he'...

Rex 1921

• ID #1921
• Adoption fee $25
• Neutered Male
• 6 years old
• Housebroken
• No other dogs
• No cats
• Good with older children (10+)
• Rex would love to go hiking with you! Here is a dog who loves to go for car rides and long walks on the beach. Rex is a hound mix with a big heart...

Sophia 3013

Nilah 2951

• Nilah #2951
• Female Spayed
• Estimated age of 8 years old
• Border Collie/Husky mix
• Does enjoy playing with other dogs
• No cats please
• Nilah may be 8 years old but she doesn't let her age stop her! Nilah does her yoga moves every morning to keep her trim body in shap...

Sunshine 2609

• Sunshine #2609
• Female Unspayed
• Estimated age of 1-2 years old
• Boxer/Hound Mix
• Looking for a little bit of Sunshine to light up your home? Is your home feeling a bit grey? Well we have the solution! Meet Sunshine! Sunshine loves to sit in the sunlight- soaking...

Evelyn

Rollie Pollie 2409

• Spayed
• Mix
• Estimated to be 5-6 years old
• Has not been tested with other animals, but at this time seems to not be bothered by her kennel mates.
• Rollie Pollie is an all around great petite lady looking for love. Rollie Pollie can be found lounging in her kenne...

Happy 1840

• ID # 1840
• Adoption fee $25
• Spayed female
• 9 years old
• Housebroken
• No Kids
• No Dogs
• Not sure about cats
• Happy needs a quiet home. She is very spooked by children and she likes to be the only animal. She is very sweet and loves to cuddle. Happy is housebroken and enj...

Roscoe 2635

• Roscoe #2635
• Male Neutered
• Estimated age of 6-7 years old
• Black and Tan Coonhound
• Gets along with other dogs, however we always encourage a meet and greet with any resident dogs
• Unsure of behavior around cats
• Roscoe is a good boy that enjoys getting out for wal...

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...

Roger 2562

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Marco 5906

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Flurry 2324

• Not Spayed
• Husky
• 1-2 years old
• Has not been tested with other animals, but at this time seems to not be bothered by her kennel mates.
• Hot summer weather got you down? Flurry will cheer you right up with a song! Flurry is the gossip girl of the kennels; she kn...

Scooter 1971

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Nigel 2276-1

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Angel 2232

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Clover 1733

• ID 1733
• Adoption fee $50
• Female
• 1 year old
• Good with other dogs
• Good with children
• Not sure about cats
• Started housebreaking
• Clover is a darling girl with a big heart. She enjoys going for walks and is super on the leash. She is very much a ham and wants to pleas...

Chico 1856

• ID #1856
• Adoption fee $25
• Neutered male
• 1 year old
• Good with most dogs
• Good with children ( 5+)
• Not sure about cats
• Chico is a jack russle mix. He is a sweet guy with tons of energy. He is housebroken for the most part but is still a bit of a puppy. He would be ...

Tanner 1863

• ID #1863
• Adoption fee $25
• Neutered Male
• 10 years old
• Housebroken
• Good with other dogs
• Good with children
• Not sure about cats
• Tanner is such a good boy. He loves any and all attention. Tanner would make a great companion to another older dog where they could be be...

Ebb 1500

• ID #1500
• Adoption fee $25
• Neutered Male
• 5 years old
• Good with children
• Good with dogs
• Good with cats
• Housebroken
• Ebb is one cool dude! He was quite the mess when he came in to us. He got a great hair cut at Jazzy Dog and is now ready for his close up, with a fami...

Reno 1474

• ID #1474
• Adoption fee $50
• Male
• 1 year old
• Good with children
• Not sure about dogs
• Not sure about cats
• Possibly housebroken
• Reno is a smaller pit bull mix. He is a sweet guy, he has a great personality and loves attention. He loves to go for walks. He is great on a...

Jazzy 1171

• ID #1171
• Adoption fee $50
• Female
• 10 years old
• Good with older children
• Good with other dogs
• Good with cats
• Housebroken
• Jazzy baby is a sweet Chihuahua mix. She is cuddly and very loveable. Don't let her age fool you! She has many years left and wants to go home w...

Deno 1081

• ID #1081
• Adoption fee $25
• Neutered male
• 10 months old
• Good with other dogs
• Good with children (over 8)
• No cats please
• Housebroken
• Dino is a sweet shepherd mix with tons of energy. He has a HUGE play drive. He needs someone who can use his energy for good. He woul...

Beefy 748-3

• ID #748-3
• Adoption fee $25
• Neutered male
• 1 year old
• Good with other dogs
• Good with children
• Not sure about cats
• Housebroken
• Beefy is a great guy! He is a little shy in the kennel but once you get him out of the kennel is such a happy guy! He is great with people ...

Irma 6943

• ID #6943
• Adoption fee $25
• Spayed Female
• 2 years old
• Good with older children
• Not sure about dogs
• No cats
• Appears housebroken
• Meet Irma. She is a very sweet pittie who loves to give you kisses. She is a love bug who would prefer to cuddle all day! She is great on ...

Charlie

Tinkerbell

Leddy

Lilly

Tilly

Star

Rose

Minni Me

Bella

Snowball

Red Fraggle

Hayle

Panda

Flip Flops

Rocky

Harley

Lola

Fiona

Penny

Sasha

Mack

Max

Oscar

Buster

Dale

Chip

Polly 2917-2

• Polly #2917-2
• Female
• 1 Year old
• Abyssinian Cavy Guinea Pig
• Check out this pretty pocket pet Polly! This little lady is a bit more shy than her sister Peppa but still loves to be brushed! This girl will fit right into your pocket--- and your home! Her adoption...

Peppa 2917-1

• Peppa
• Female
• 6 months old
• Abyssinian Cavy Guinea Pig
• Peppa is a sweet little gal- loves to be brushed and held! She's looking for a home where she will get lots of attention and snuggles! Peppa's adoption fee is $10! Come check her out!