Breaking News – Three Oaks is Bankrupt!

There was a special emergency meeting of the Village of Three Oaks council on May 9th. During the meeting it was revealed that Three Oaks is financially broke.

The council formed and approved an Emergency Finance Committee.
The new committee members are:
Bret Witkowski - Berrien County Treasurer
Frank Walsh – St. Joseph City Manager
David Grosse
Chris Siebenmark

The Village president Philip Smith was asked to resign by Chris Ranzenberger, the village trustee.

Tune to Martin Dzuris Live on Monday May 12th for more info…..

You can listen to the audio of the meeting here.

There Will Be A New Mayor In New Buffalo

Major Bob Westergren will not be the mayor of New Buffalo. He has lost his re-election bid in today’s elections. His last city council meeting will be on May 13th. The city budget will be on the agenda that day.
Rusty Geisler was re-elected and newcomer Susan Maroko will be the new council member of New Buffalo.
Susan Maroko will be seated for the first time on the council May 20th.
The new council will select a new mayor and mayor protem on May 20th.

Results for city council:
Susan Maroko 247
Rusty Geisler 202
Bob Westergren 193
Ray Lawson 174

There are 1427 registered voters in New Buffalo; 447 voted in the election.

There is no change on the New Buffalo School Board. Lisa Warner and John Anderson got re-elected as they ran unopposed.