Demolition has begun on the former Cosmo Extended Living hotel on M-139 in Sodus Township. The hotel hasn’t been in use since a fire that killed six people there on July 28, 2018. At last word, the
An expansion is coming to a popular Bridgman bar and restaurant. Lake Street Eats co-owner Mike Carlson tells WSJM News they’re adding about 1,700 square feet to occupy the entire building, and they’re installing a 28 foot
With a new school year approaching, the Berrien County Health Department has given parents a back to school checklist that goes beyond classroom supplies. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells WSJM News you need more than
Berrien County is looking to fill some vacancies for several boards and committees. County leadership says there are vacancies for The Berrien Mental Health Authority, The Brownfield Authority, The Economic Development Board and the Land Preservation Board.
Spectrum Health Lakeland on Tuesday announced the addition of two new specialists – Pulmonologist Jeffrey Grondin, M.D. and Shannon Arader, PA – to their medical staff. Grondin is seeing patients alongside the two other board-certified pulmonary specialists
A Mishawaka woman suffered only a minor neck injury early Sunday morning when her Toyota Prius was hit by a semi truck on I-94 westbound near the County Road 657 overpass in Antwerp Township. The Van Buren
A Mishawaka woman suffered only a minor neck injury early Sunday morning when her Toyota Prius was hit by a semi truck on I-94 westbound near the County Road 657 overpass in Antwerp Township. The Van Buren
29 people died while biking on Michigan roads last year. So is the proliferation of bike lanes in cities across Michigan to blame? Matt Penniman with the League of Michigan Bicyclists says the painted bike lanes are
With the school year about to kick off in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer met with more than 50 superintendents from around the state. Whitmer touted the recent education budget which includes the highest per student investment in
A St. Joseph mom has pled guilty to murder in the death of her 8-year-old son this year. Mia Morrow entered the plea on Monday and will be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison on
The Neighborhoods Need Neighbors organization in South Haven has not succeeded at getting their ballot petition on the November ballot. The law firm Dickinson Wright told the city clerk it had five issues that would result in
The Neighborhoods Need Neighbors organization in South Haven has not succeeded at getting their ballot petition on the November ballot. The law firm Dickinson Wright told the city clerk it had five issues that would result in
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are preparing for the next phase of work on the city’s new master plan. Planning Week was held in June with workshops including the Planning Commission and residents, and all of those presentations
Firefighters are continuing to battle a wildfire at Isle Royale National Park in the Upper Peninsula. Supervisory Park Ranger Chris Amidon says it broke out Saturday and they dropped 4,000 gallons of water on it from a
Tenants of Hamilton Square and Hillcrest Apartments in Dowagiac were surprised to learn last week that they will no longer be able to reside at their apartments after their lease expires. Their apartments will soon be renovated
The Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition will hold a virtual meeting Tuesday on mental health crisis lines and how they can be improved. Coalition Chair Trent Watford tells WSJM News the presentation will include speakers who will
The Coloma community is mourning the loss of a beloved educator. Angie Arent-Seabury, who retired from teaching kindergarten at Coloma Elementary School this year, has died unexpectedly at the age of 58. Arent-Seabury was a Coloma High
We’re seeing the lowest statewide average gas price since April in Michigan at $3.95 a gallon to start out the week. However, AAA of Michigan’s Adrienne Woodland says it could change if crude oil prices go up.
Andrews University has received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Fund to boost the university’s Adult Basic Education programs. The local grant is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent award of $10.5 million
A pair of Brandywine students have been named to the highest royalty at the local fair. Laila Roman and Daniel McKee, both of of Niles, were selected as queen and kind Friday during the Berrien County Youth
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced the election of its new Tribal Council Members who were sworn in during a ceremony on Saturday. Gary Morseau Sr. was elected as Vice Chair, Alex Wesaw was elected Treasurer,
A Niles man is dead following a crash in Van Buren County on Friday. Michigan State Police out of Paw Paw say the crash happened around 9:45 p.m. on 90th Avenue near 67th Street in Keeler Township.
From the Associated Press — A crucial informant is on the witness stand in the trial of two men charged with scheming to kidnap the Michigan governor in 2020. Jurors heard Adam Fox declare, “That’s it!” when he
First responders got training at Grand Valley State University over the weekend for a mass casualty event. Ottawa County’s emergency management director Louis Hunt told Michigan News Network the drill was a success that also revealed things
There are new laws ahead of the upcoming school year that makes it illegal for someone to enter a school bus without the bus driver’s permission. State Representative Jack O’Malley helped write the legislation. He spoke with
The start of the new school year is right around the corner. Parents beginning to talk with their children to prepare them for the new year. Associate professor of Educational Psychology and director of the Families and
St. Joseph Today is reporting success when it comes to the Downtown Social District in downtown St. Joe. Events manager Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News the social district is in its second year. It’s a marked area
The Michigan Department of Transportation would be allowed to install automated speed cameras in construction zones under legislation now in the state House. House Bill 5750 would limit the use of automated speed enforcement systems to streets
A Career and Opportunity Fair is planned for this month in St. Joseph. Organizer Nick Gunn spoke to St. Joseph City Commissioners this week and said he’s using his NickEats YouTube channel to bring together employers and
A lack of available houses led to a drop in home sales around southwest Michigan in June. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says June sales were down 7% from June of 2021. Association Executive Alan Jeffries
