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Congressman Tim Walberg is officially running for reelection. Walberg has turned in the maximum number of petition signatures to secure a spot on the ballot in November. According to the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, no other

Two Berrien County elementary schools are receiving the gift of free books from the Michigan Education Trust. MET’s Heather Barthelmes tells us the trust has donated more than $1,000 each to 19 schools around the state so

State Representatives Joey Andrews and Pauline Wendzel are part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers proposing legislation grow the nuclear energy industry in Michigan. Andrews tells us the bills came about as a result of the ongoing

Lake Michigan College is inviting graduating high school seniors within its district to learn more about the Red Hawk Futures Scholarship program. LMC Vice President of Advancement Doug Schaffer tells us the program was started last year

There will be plenty of road work in Benton Township this year. The Benton Township Board of Trustees this week approved a list of projects from the Berrien County Road Department. Repaving will be done on parts

The Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA has launched a new $4.4 million capital campaign to improve its facility on Hollywood Road in St. Joseph. The YMCA’s Jill Haboush tells us the “Another Century of Service” campaign is aimed

Following up on a WSJM news exclusive first reported late last week, state officials are asking questions of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding the “quiet shutdown” of their Benton Harbor office located at

Spencer Hale Cowles, age 18, passed away Monday, March 18th, 2024. He was born December 24, 2005 in Kalamazoo, MI, the Son of Catherine Cowles. Spencer was raised in Kalamazoo and had the privilege of attending Plainwell

Bridgman High School Band Director Cliff Reppart remains on paid administrative leave after being removed from his duties in December, and now a group of supporters is speaking out. A Facebook group called We Trust Reppart has

It’s been four years since the start of the pandemic, and there are still supply chain issues in the U.S. Western Michigan University marketing professor Dr. Bruce Ferrin says everything pretty much shut down at the start

The United Auto Workers union is now officially requesting a union election at Volkswagen’s big plant in Tennessee. This comes as the union works to organize non-union plants. Volkswagen says it doesn’t object to an election because

Farmers are worried the recent warm weather will bring unwanted field crop insects to Michigan. The black cutworm, the potato leaf-hopper, and the army-worm all migrate from south to north, which means the weather in their region

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed limits for three years but eventually reach the same strict standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. The

The South Haven City Council will issue a request for proposals for developers interested in building housing at the Overton property. At a meeting this week, the council reviewed a report from consultant Ryan Kilpatrick on community

The Blossomtime Festival has announced the 2024 Miss Blossomtime and Mr. Blossomtime Pageant and Showcase of Queens is back. This year’s theme will be “Blossomtime…Where Every Day is a Holiday,” and the celebration will include two evenings

Now in its new location at 133 West Main in Benton Harbor is the Corewell Health Center for Wellness, formerly known as the Center for Better Health and Wellness. Corewell Director of Population Health Nicki Britten tells

Some seniors from St. Joseph High School are helping to beautify Benton Township by picking up trash. Benton Township Supervisor Kathy Yates tells us she was contacted by a teacher from the school who proposed the effort.

Leaders in South Haven are taking a step forward on reimplementing a lifeguard program at city beaches. At a meeting this week, the South Haven City Council voted to ask resident Heather Johnson to gather information from

A roundtable discussion on Artificial Intelligence and its effects on creativity and the human experience will be held this week at Lake Michigan College. The college says as AI continues to advance and become more integrated into

No obituary available at this time. Service Details Visitation 1 When March 22nd, 2024 5:00pm – 7:00pm Where Filbrandt Chapel Address 1076 S. Bailey Ave. South Haven, MI 49090 Visitation 2 When March 23rd, 2024 11:00am –

There’s now more focus being put on the mental health of expecting mothers. The chief of Women’s Clinical Care Programs at Corewell Health, Dr. Kurt Wharton, says 37% of pregnant women experience anxiety and many have depression

A proposal to expand the operation of e-bikes on non-motorized trails at state managed parks could go into effect as early as spring. Under current Michigan law, Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bikes are not

The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians is calling for more primary care doctors in the state. Western Michigan University program director for family medicine residency Dr. Kristi Vanderkolk says we need more family physicians. “We are facing

Two area students were honored with the Michigan High School Athletic Association/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award for both their athleticism and grade point average. Honorees receive the recognition along with a scholarship to go toward their higher

Coming to the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship this May will be a Field of Honor to pay respect to those who have served their country. The Exchange Club of Southwest Michigan’s Jim Ashbrook tells us the group