Julie Swidwa is a Staff Writer at The Herald-Palladium. She covers regional interest and world news, with a particular focus on Latin America. Julie's work has also been featured in Harbor Country News and The Herald-Palladium.
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Julie Swidwa's reporting focuses heavily on local government, law enforcement, and public safety in Berrien County, Michigan. She frequently covers announcements and evolving stories related to these areas.
If you are reaching out to Julie with a pitch or as a potential source, consider her focus on local government developments such as infrastructure projects or changes within county offices. Additionally, she may be interested in pitches related to law enforcement initiatives or public safety programs within the region.
Given her emphasis on crime-related coverage, she might also appreciate insights from experts regarding crime trends and their impact at the local level in Berrien County.
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Editor’s note: This is part four in a 10-part series The Herald-Palladium is publishing for its Spotlight section, which highlights local residents and their impact in the community.
By: Julie Swidwa
ST. JOSEPH — When Chuck Heit was 5 years old, he told his parents he wanted to be a Michigan State Police trooper.
BENTON TOWNSHIP — After a nationwide search that has spanned several months, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday chose Juan Ganum as the preferred candidate to become the next county administrator.
BENTON TOWNSHIP — After a nationwide search that has spanned several months, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 6 chose Juan Ganum as the preferred candidate to become
Sacred Heart Serenity Hills Recovery & Wellness Center in Berrien Center has moved to a new home along M-139 in Berrien Springs. The center’s former property is set to revert back to Berrien County, which officials say they don’t want.
By: Julie Swidwa, Louise Wrege
ST. JOSEPH — Kinexus Group has been formally asked by Berrien County to preserve its records “under review” by Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties.
ST. JOSEPH — The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has agreed to create the Greater Berrien Transportation Authority, which will oversee a countywide bus system.
By: Julie Swidwa
ST. JOSEPH — A new housing development in Three Oaks is a step closer to reality following recent action by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners.
Report: Berrien County sees drop in homicides, increase in suicides
Beachgoers pack Silver Beach along Lake Michigan this past summer. Berrien County Sheriff Chuck Heit says police patrols were increased for the rest of the summer after a mid-May public disturbance at the county park.
