Joseph “Joe” Grimes
Joseph “Joe” Grimes passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in South Haven Michigan to Harold and Evelyn Grimes on October 2, 1943. United in marriage to Cheryl Leigh Herring on May 23,
Joseph “Joe” Grimes passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 17, 2023. Born in South Haven Michigan to Harold and Evelyn Grimes on October 2, 1943. United in marriage to Cheryl Leigh Herring on May 23,
A train derailment that occurred last week in New Buffalo Township was the result of a technology failure and the misidentification of a crossing, according to the Berrien County Public Safety Communication Center. Berrien County 911 Dispatch
From the Associated Press — Wildlife officials across the Great Lakes are looking for spies to take on an almost impossible mission: stop the spread of invasive carp. Over the last five years, agencies such as the
A new study by the University of Michigan says the U.S. economy will likely avoid a recession, but the next two years will only see modest growth. The economic forecast predicts a “soft landing” with inflation easing,
The fundraising effort for a new playground at Silver Beach County Park has been going well. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams tells us they’re looking to replace the current playground equipment with something more accessible and
Lakeshore Middle School is the recipient of a student athlete sportsmanship award. Principal Allison Arend told the Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education Monday it comes from the Fruit Belt Officials Association. “This is the Dennis Kniola
Whirlpool has announced a new advancement in refrigerator technology that will make fridges more efficient and able to store more items. Spokesperson Eleanor Reece tells us the engineering team has developed a new technology called SlimTech, which
Berrien County Commissioner Rayonte Bell is reflecting on what he learned during three days of sessions at the Michigan Association of Counties Conference last month. The association held its annual event in Kalamazoo, marking the first time
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and National Smoking Cessation Month, and the Berrien County Health Department is urging smokers to quit while offering help to do so. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells us the
Updating the story WSJM first brought you on Friday, investigators with Benton Township Police Department report they have arrested two suspects connected to a kidnapping and subsequent burglary at Dunham’s Sports in Benton Harbor. Benton Township Police
Project T, a commercial and residential development planned at the site of the former Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor, has moved another step forward. The project is a partnership between Harbor Habitat and Renovare Development out of
St. Joseph City Commissioners have hired three law firms to help the city secure its portion of a class action settlement in a lawsuit against the makers of PFAS. At a Monday meeting, they heard from Ari
kali9/Getty Images/STOCK (LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.) — A bartender has been charged with the murder of a 27-year-old woman after she was found beaten to death with a fire extinguisher and her body was left on a construction site
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the Michigan Tobacco Quitlink. Formerly known as the Quitline, the service helps people quit smoking by connecting them with counselors. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services public health consultant
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is hiring a new firm to handle medical services at the Berrien County Jail. The board this week authorized Sheriff Paul Bailey and Chair Mac Elliot to sign a contract with
A new system for ensuring emergency calls get routed to the right 911 call center has been implemented in Berrien County. Berrien County 911 Director Caitlin Sampsell tells us testing was done Thursday with Peninsula Fiber Network
North Street in South Haven will be closed to through traffic starting Monday. The city says the closure will be while new water and sewer services are installed. North Street is expected to open back up to
The Michigan Department of Transportation is testing a pilot program this year to have high school students paint the blades of snowplows. MDOT spokesperson Jocelyn Garza tells us Paint the Plow encourages young people to develop safety
A meeting will be held Tuesday for Bridgman residents to learn more about efforts to address flooding in some parts of the city. Berrien County Drain Commissioner Christopher Quattrin tells us an area bounded by Lake, Pearl,
Lake Michigan College is inviting businesses to explore its Earn and Learn program, a way for them to hire summer employees at a fraction of the usual cost. LMC says thanks to a $500,000 gift from Whirlpool
State Representative Pauline Wendzel says the legislative session that just ended was a whirlwind of partisan bills from Democrats that left Republican ideas in the dust. Wendzel’s back in the district until January now that the session
Jason Marz/Getty Images (AUSTIN, Texas) — Kaitlin Armstrong has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for the murder of professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson. The jury deliberated for several hours on Friday before reaching the
makenoodle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Prosecutors have dropped a weapons charge against New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, who showed up to counter protest a pro-Palestinian rally at Brooklyn College last month with a gun strapped to
Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year. According to the Michigan Farm Bureau, the perfect holiday feast for 10 will cost about $61 this year, a 4.5% drop from last year. Lead Economist Loren Koeman says last-minute
Cleanup continues after the Amtrak train and vehicle collision in New Buffalo Township Thursday night. The incident happened around 10 p.m. A disabled vehicle was stuck on the railroad tracks at the Lakeside Road crossing and was
With two legislative openings in the Michigan House, it could be mid-2024 before those seats could be filled. Between new rules added to the Michigan Constitution, as well as technical and procedural hurdles, clerks are already planning
IFC Films Feminist activist and researcher Shere Hite wrote one of the bestselling books of all time with The Hite Report in 1976. While her groundbreaking work in studying the intimate lives of women can’t be questioned, few remember her today.
Resolutions have been announced in Lansing to make the Michigan Legislature part time. State Senator Michael Webber and state Representative Brad Paquette wrote the resolutions. Under them, the Legislature wouldn’t be allowed to meet for more than
The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association has honored the recipients of its 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards. The ceremony was held this past weekend at the Mendel Center. Barbara Peeples received the newly christened Gladys Peeples-Burks Alumni Service
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