Stopping in Benton Harbor Tuesday to check out work being done to replace lead water lines was Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She reiterated her commitment to have all of the lead lines in the city replaced within 18
With an announcement this week the EPA is now testing water samples taken from homes in Benton Harbor for lead, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released more information. It tells us more: To
From the Associated Press — A new Michigan law could mean a new name for Flint Township, which for years has been trying to show that it’s separate from the city of Flint despite sharing a border
From the Associated Press — The Biden administration’s requirement that many private-sector workers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, if their employers allow it, get tested weekly also applies to many of the roughly 586,000 government employees
The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information helping them or Michigan State Police arrest and convict people who killed Jerome Ezell in 2017. He was reported missing to Lansing Township Police on November 7, 2017
Following Michigan House passage of a bill that would limit a local government’s ability to restrict short-term rental properties in its community, St. Joseph City Commissioners have asked staff to send a letter to state officials reiterating
Laura Goos is the new mayor of the city of St. Joseph. During a Monday meeting, recently-elected City Commissioners Michael Sarola, Michelle Binkley, and Brook Thomas all took their seats. Then the new commission had to appoint
A new student run credit union has opened at Buchanan Middle School. The school last week held a ribbon cutting for the Buchanan Junior Herd Student Credit Union. It’s part of an Honor Credit Union program that
Volunteer drivers are being sought by the Veterans Administration to take veterans from the Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Niles areas to appointments at the VA medical center in Battle Creek. The agency says it will provide
Work has started in Benton Harbor to replace old lead water service lines. Meeks Construction crews could be seen digging into streets in neighborhoods to take out the lines on Monday. Congressman Fred Upton and Mayor Marcus
It’s a little early, but you may want to start looking for a Christmas tree now because supplies are tight this year. Michigan State University Horticulture & Forestry Professor, Bert Cregg, says Michigan ranks third in the
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the distribution of bottled water to Benton Harbor residents continues this week. The department tells us more: Distribution of free bottled water continues in the City of Benton
From the Associated Press — Researchers at Michigan State University are collecting data on how the Great Lakes shoreline, how residents view coastlines and the impact of high water levels. Assistant professor Erin Bunting says the information
From the Associated Press — More cougar sightings are being confirmed in Michigan, although wildlife officials aren’t certain yet whether that means more of the animals are reclaiming the area as their home. Ten sightings of cougars
A Stevensville man is dead following a crash in St. Joseph early Monday. The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety says it happened just before 3 a.m. in the 2,300 block of Lakeshore Drive. Officers arrived at
From the Associated Press — Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will soon start testing the water in 300 homes in Benton Harbor to check the certified filters given area residents by the state to remove
A 56-year-old South Haven man is in critical condition at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after he was electrocuted in Grand Haven. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office says he was working at a construction site operating
The progress of the Soo Locks construction project was discussed during a media roundtable on Thursday. The project includes the construction of the new lock chamber. Lieutenant Scott Katalenich is a commander with the Detroit District Army
A new play to be performed at Lake Michigan College explores how students in Benton Harbor feel about their community. “Our Side of the River” will debut on November 19 with additional performances on the 20th and
Open enrollment for health insurance has begun and you may want to double check your plan. Jason Resendez is a board member for Consumers for Quality Care and told Michigan News Network there have been changes to
A motorcyclist has died after hitting a deer in Casco Township at 10 pm Saturday. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office says the biker was eastbound on 109th Avenue near 66th Street when the crash happened. It is
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an ATV crash in Penn Township Saturday afternoon. 67-year-old Garry Tinnell of Vandalia lost control and the ATV flipped on its side. He was taken to Elkhart General Hospital to
It’s been one year since Spectrum Health Lakeland opened its Center for Better Health in downtown Benton Harbor. The center was opened in response to COVID-19, but its continued service is supported by the Health Equity Endowment
The Avenue Family Network has announced its next director. Current Director Joseph Goepfrich is retiring late this year after ten years with the agency. Stepping into his role will be Nancy Dubois .The Avenue Family Network says
Berrien County has named a new acting health officer. That’s after the resignation of former acting Health Officer Courtney Davis. During a meeting this week, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners appointed Guy Miller to the role.
The Berrien County Health Department will start providing COVID-19 vaccines to children ages five to eleven on Monday. Emergency preparedness coordinator Brandon Vallee told WSJM News this week the Pfizer shots have been determined safe for children.
Home sales in southwest Michigan dropped in September from September of 2020. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says the sales were down 23% from the same month a year before, marking three months in a row
Representatives of a group that advocates for those who have suffered brain injuries in traffic crashes are speaking out after it was announced all drivers in Michigan are be getting a refund from the Catastrophic Claims Association.
A 19-year-old man from Niles is recovering after his vehicle rear-ended a semi in Cass County on Friday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened around 8 a.m. just north of Peavine Street on M-51
The Berrien County Road Department will close the Walton Road bridge over the St. Joseph River in Buchanan Township starting on Monday for a maintenance project. It says crews will be working to lower stone to the
