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Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her fifth State of the State address Wednesday night. The morning after, Governor Whitmer talked about what she wants to get done first. “I’m hopeful that some of the first bills I sign

With much of Michigan hit with a winter storm, it’s another reminder to clear your walkways for delivery workers. The U.S. Postal Service is asking you to clear your walkways, driveways, porches and areas around the mailbox.

A looming change to the state minimum wage as it pertains to restaurants has those in the industry on pins and needles. The restaurant industry is currently working under a “tip credit,” which allows businesses to pay

Governor Whitmer has Michigan’s business community buzzing following her State of the State address. Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President of Government Relations Brad Williams has the group’s response to her speech. Williams says the best way forward

Artists from across the region once again have an opportunity to gain exposure, as well as earn  rewards thanks to a local government body and an area nonprofit. Cass County and Cass Area Artists are teaming up

Governor Gretchen Whitmer called attention to state Representative Joey Andrews in her State of the State address Wednesday. That’s because the day before, Andrews became a dad. He welcomed his daughter into the world in the morning

Southwest Michigan state lawmakers are reacting to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address. Speaking for Republicans, state Senator Aric Nesbitt released a video filmed at a grocery store, saying Whitmer’s priorities are in the wrong

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a plan to help Michiganders cope with rising costs. In her State of the State address Wednesday, she introduced the Lowering MI Costs plan. “One, let’s roll back the retirement tax and

To address a teacher shortage, Holland Public Schools in west Michigan have begun a program to pay up to $25,000 for a down payment on a home for teachers who buy one in the school district. Schools

Police are looking for three indicolice after the death of an elderly Benton Harbor man. On Sunday, Jan. 22, the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety responded to 865 LaSalle to investigate a man that was found

From ice carvings and flying frozen fish to s’mores roasting and a chili cook off, downtown South Haven is ready to transform into a winter wonderland next weekend. The 29th annual Ice Breaker Festival is set for

The U.S. Treasury Department has been using what it calls “extraordinary measures” to pay government obligations as a stalemate over raising the debt ceiling continues between congressional Republicans and President Joe Biden. Congressman Bill Huizenga tells us

Lakeshore Public Schools will soon have a new website. Speaking at a meeting of the board of education this week, Superintendent Greg Eding said the overhauled site will go live in the next couple of weeks. “The

The Corewell Health Foundation of Southwest Michigan, Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation, announced Wednesday they have awarded more than $224,000 to nonprofits in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties through its Community Wellness Endowment. “This unique grant program

Van Buren County Administrator Ryan Post has turned in his resignation. He’s leaving to serve as the finance director for Kalamazoo County, and his last day with Van Buren County will be March 24. The Van Buren

Three juveniles have been identified as suspects after a rash of vandalism in the Gobles area. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to the 400 block of South State Street last Thursday on

One day ahead of her State of the State address, Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Lansing and Brighton yesterday, meeting with residents to talk about their concerns this New Year. Among the issues she plans to address

Two people have died in a crash in Berrien Township Tuesday night. Michigan State Police say a 60-year-old Baroda man and an 80-year-old Niles woman were killed when one of them lost control of their vehicle and

A fire at Lucky Girl Brewing Company in Paw Paw has left the building a total loss. Owner Jeff Wescott looked at the facility after the early morning fire Tuesday and says they will rebuild. “We have

What can the midterm elections of 2022 tell us about the elections of 2024? That was the topic of discussion at a League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties presentation in Bridgman on Tuesday. Lake

Newly elected leadership of a southwest Michigan school board is facing public resistance. After discussing and creating several committees to oversee sex education and explicit books at its regular meeting on Monday, the Brandywine Community Schools Board

Michigan Works is planning to hold a series of workshops next month to help those who are looking for a new job. Whether you’ve been out of the workforce, you’re switching careers, or you’re looking for a

Lakeshore Public Schools will purchase 18.8 acres of land next to the middle school. At a Monday meeting, Superintendent Greg Eding said the property at John Beers Road near Washington Avenue will be of use to the

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her State of the State address Wednesday night. WSJM will carry the speech starting at 7 p.m. Providing a Republican response to the governor will be state Senator Aric Nesbitt. His office

A grant of $75,000 from the American Electric Power Foundation will help the city of Bridgman improve a popular park. Bridgman Recreation Director Sara Ball tells us the grant will go toward replacing the playground at Toth