An emotional meeting took place this weekend between the recipient of an organ donation and the family of the man whose donation saved her life. The Indiana Donor Network organized the gathering between the families of Sharon
The Berrien County Health Department is reminding everyone about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Berrien County Health Department prevention supervisor Lisa Peeples-Hurst tells WSJM News the most common kind of drug abuse involves substances that were
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Riverview Park. The move came at a Monday meeting as Public Works Director Greg Grothous told them the purchase is included in the yearly
Indiana Michigan Power is taking applications from teachers for its Teacher Vision Grants to boost academic growth throughout the region. Spokesperson Corey Ohlenkamp tells WSJM News I&M and AEP give out the grants to help teachers buy
The St. Joseph Township Police Department says it’s investigating after an officer-involved shooting this week. It says an officer spotted a vehicle police believed to have been involved in an armed robbery in Berrien Springs. When the
From the Associated Press — A judge is expected to rule by next week on whether a former Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist in the back of the head during a struggle over
Michigan State Police have announced the purchase of 340 automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, for posts statewide. Using funding from MSP vacancies, the agency was able to buy the new equipment for $486,000. Lieutenant Duane Robinson with
A piece of local history is now being recognized and awarded all over the world. House of David: Life Everlasting, a film exploring the origins and history of Benton Harbor’s House of David, was named Best American
Pipestone Road at I-94 in the Benton Harbor area will be closed for a few weeks in November as the Michigan Department of Transportation repairs the eastbound I-94 bridge over Pipestone and removes equipment used to build
With the November 8 election just about here, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is asking voters to keep the interests of the lakes in mind when considering which candidates to support. Spokesperson Jennifer Caddick tells us,
Open-enrollment season for health insurance is upon us, and Michiganders who want to get the right kinds of coverage have a lot to consider. More than 520,000 people in Michigan are uninsured. The health-insurance marketplace open enrollment
Thanks to some nifty navigation and some help from a local search and recovery company, the St. Joseph harbor is at least partially open for business. The Samuel de Champlain and Innovation are in port and unloading
From the Associated Press — Average prices on new and used vehicles have begun easing from their record highs, and more vehicles have become available at dealerships. The average used vehicle price in September was down 1%
River Saint Joe in Buchanan hosted its third annual dog costume contest Thursday to benefit Homeward Bound Animal Rescue Group. From a baby Yoda with Mandalorian parents to a puppucino and a little hot dog, about a
Halloween is Monday and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is reminding parents and trick or treaters of some safety tips. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells WSJM News there are five good rules to follow when it comes to
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning a $5 million improvement project for the Kal Haven Trail in the next few years, and that has caused some concerns about the fate of an iconic bridge near
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has voted to seek a couple of grants to help with the extension of a trail along M-63 near St. Joseph. At a Thursday meeting, the board authorized County Administrator Brian
Six people from Benton Harbor are charged with wire fraud for illegally obtaining more than $1 million in COVID-19 related unemployment benefits and small business loans. The U.S. Attorney in Grand Rapids says 45-year-old Roshell Beaty, 21-year-old
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to survey the closed St. Joe Harbor on Thursday. A three-day storm last week stirred up sand and silt, which caused dangerous shoaling conditions in the
The fate of a once-popular country club and golf course is going to be decided next week. St. Joseph Township has called a special meeting for Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at the to consider whether or
Halloween is fast approaching, and children are no doubt looking to maximize their candy intake. Here is a list of local trick-or-treat and Halloween events throughout the area, compiled by Moody on the Market contributor Jocelyn Tuczynski:
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi announced Thursday that Jay Leno will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on March 17, 2023 at 9 p.m. Acclaimed TV late night show host, stand-up comedian, best-selling
A Berrien Springs man is facing charges after an apartment arson in Coloma. The Coloma Township Police Department says officers responded to an explosion at a three story apartment building at 226 Ellendale Drive on October 13.
Educators are deeply concerned but not surprised with newly released test results showing how far behind Michigan students have fallen during the pandemic. Results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress showed fourth- and ninth-graders scored significantly
Hartford Public Schools will get over $1.5 million dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency to purchase four electric buses. The grants through the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program totaling $54 million in Michigan were announced by US
Hartford Public Schools will get over $1.5 million dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency to purchase four electric buses. The grants through the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program totaling $54 million in Michigan were announced by US
WSJM’s Academic Challenge is back with quiz bowl competition pitting area schools against each other to compete for points in hopes of becoming Academic Challenge Champions. The program that rewards scholarship, rather than athletic prowess has been
Jason Marz/Getty Images (CLEVELAND) — A pair of competitive fishermen reeled in by suspicious tournament officials after allegedly putting lead weights and fish fillets in their catch pleaded not guilty to criminal charges on Wednesday. Jacob Runyan,
The Little Things Play Café and Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and sneak peek of the new business Wednesday, offering guests a preview of the Montessori-inspired play area and café at located at
In an effort to clear up questions that still may exist about the counting of absentee ballots, and the eventual certification of those results, Michigan election officials Wednesday addressed concerns that some county canvassers may opt not
