From the Associated Press — Beleaguered business owners and families separated by COVID-19 are celebrating after the Biden administration says it will reopen U.S. land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze. Travel across
Lake Michigan College is marking its 75th anniversary this year. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM News the celebration kicked off this fall with a Drive-In Beach Bash in The Mendel Center parking lot and employee and
Things aren’t looking good for an infrastructure package in Congress. Congressman Fred Upton tells us a vote on a bipartisan package already approved by the Senate was delayed over and over again in the House as some
United Federal Credit Union and St. Joseph Public Schools are teaming up for a series of presentations this month on inclusion and diversity. UFCU Community President Rick Dyer tells WSJM News national business motivational speaker Dr. Adolph
A new building side mural has been unveiled in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News the organization worked with Silver Harbor Brewing Company to secure a mural featuring apple blossoms on the
The Berrien County Road Department and the Cass County Road Commission have teamed up to improve local roads. The Berrien County Road Department tells us they’ve embraced cooperation by working on a prime and double sealcoating project
From the Associated Press — Former Michigan Congressman Dale Kildee, who served in Congress for 36 years, has died. He was 92. Kildee’s death was announced Wednesday by his nephew, Congressman Dan Kildee, who succeeded him after
A Medal of Honor recipient who was well-known in South Haven has died. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society this week announced Duane E. Dewey passed away on Monday in Saint Augustine, Florida at the age of
From the Associated Press — A large cat native to Africa is on the loose in a suburb north of Detroit after escaping from its owner. Authorities say the caracal was reported missing around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday
SuperHits 103.7 COSY FM will be broadcasting from Family Dollar in South Haven Thursday through Saturday for the 8th annual Project Personal Care. Morning host and director of content Paul Layendecker says the donations will go to
From the Associated Press — President Joe Biden has appointed Chicago wastewater official Debra Shore to direct the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Midwestern office. Shore will oversee EPA’s Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio
The U.S.-Canada border is set to reopen next month, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer is welcoming the news. Her office has released the following statement from the governor. Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued the following statement on the Michigan-Canada border
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering additional resources to Benton Harbor residents as it continues to respond to the high levels of lead found in the drinking water of some homes. Among the
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA is now larger. The ribbon cutting was held Tuesday evening following the facility’s opening. Mark Weber is the CEO of the YMCA of Greater Michiana and says the decision to expand was made in
The St. Joseph City Commission has awarded a contract to B& Z Construction to replace lead water service lines around the community. St. Joseph City Engineer Tim Zebell told commissioners Monday the 2022 project will replace lead
Senior Services of Van Buren County has launched a capital campaign to raise funds for the renovation of the former Village Market in South Haven so it can be turned into a new senior center. Campaign chair
As the U.S. House prepares to vote on increasing the debt ceiling Tuesday night, Congressman Fred Upton has announced he will be voting no. He told WSJM News that’s after Democrats in Congress and the president pushed
A survey has been launched by the Buchanan Area Recreation Board as it works on a joint parks and recreation plan for Buchanan City and Township. The board says the plan will lay out a five year
he Niles Scream Park has welcomed its 2.3 millionth interior visitor. The park told us more: The Board of Directors for the Niles Scream Park is pleased to announce that they welcomed interior visitor number 2,300,000 on
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety has received the 2021 Leland Gayheart Prevention Award. It says Leland Gayheart was a 23-year-old firefighter who lost his life due to a burn injury in 1991. As a tribute,
From the Associated Press — A school board in northern Michigan plans to send a protest over sportsmanship following a soccer player’s 16-goal record-setting game against a winless team. The backlash over Kevin Hubbell’s performance continued Monday
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s redistricting panel has voted to advance multiple draft congressional and legislative maps to public hearings and gave commissioners more time to submit their own plans. The proposals that received support Monday
Lakeshore Public Schools has implemented a mask mandate to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The board of education approved the update to its Return to Learn plan Monday night. Superintendent Greg Eding issued a statement after
Lazy Ballerina Winery in St. Joseph is moving its tasting room to a new location that’s just a few doors down from its current location. The St. Joseph City Commission signed off on the move Monday night
A new tentative contract for police has been approved by the St. Joseph City Commission. The body was told during a Monday meeting the three-year contract covers 16 officers in the bargaining unit. City Manager John Hodgson
The YMCA of Greater Michiana will hold a ribbon cutting for a new addition to its new location in Niles this week. Work on the new $2.6 million, 14,000 square foot addition started in June of last
St. Joseph Public Schools will host a couple of presentations this month on diversity, equity, and inclusion with students, parents, staff, and the community. Dr. Adolph Brown will present “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: Diversity,
A suspect is in custody after threats were made to Cassopolis Public Schools this week. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says the district had a heavy police presence on Monday after a tip came in on Sunday.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is working with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department to hold a drug takeback day this month. The hospital says it will be a chance for the community to dispose of unneeded prescription drugs in
The American Red Cross is urging potential blood donors to come forward this month as the organization struggles witha blood supply shortage. The Red Cross told us the following: The American Red Cross continues to experience an
