St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center Lighthouse Tour agreement for the year. Heritage Museum Board member Dennis Szymanski told commissioners Monday last year’s tours were affected by COVID, and that’s not
Should those under 21 be allowed to work in a pot shop? One state lawmaker says so. State Representative Kevin Coleman of Westland wants to change the law to allow those under 21 to enter the cannabis
There will be a free concert in Benton Harbor this weekend as part of the community’s Blossomtime celebrations. The Benton Harbor Parks and Recreation Department says the concert will be at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park
Berrien RESA’s Heartwork 2022 will be this Wednesday at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock tells WSJM News Heartwork is part of the Learn by Heart campaign, which seeks to highlight the
When a water resource fair is held this week in Benton Harbor, residents will be able to bring in samples of soil from their yards to have them tested for lead. Regina Strong with the Michigan Department
From the Associated Press — Members of the Resilient Homes Michigan coalition are looking to attract workers back to the state and modernize rental properties for low-income families to live in homes with clean air and nontoxic
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says wildfire danger is expected to be high or very high across much of northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, and residents are being asked to take precautions when working
As gas prices once again continue to climb, U.S. Energy Secretary and former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm is placing the blame on oil companies. She says oil corporations are not doing enough to ease the pain at
20th Century Studios 20th Century Studios has released the teaser for Avatar: The Way of Water, the sequel to James Cameron‘s 2009 sci-fi film, which remains the highest-grossing movie globally of all time. The sneak peek, which
Benton Harbor public safety officers are investigating a hit-and-run death. They were called to Pipestone and Milton just before 12 a.m. Friday night and found Gary Elsner laying in the 1000 block of Pipestone. He was declared
The Rotary Club of South Haven has named Baseline Middle School social studies teacher Michael Dubbink its Teacher of the Year. Dubbink has been teaching in South Haven for six years and graduated from Grand Valley State
New and more detailed maps of Michigan’s legislative districts have been released by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commission’s Rebecca Szetela said during meeting with reporters this past week these maps can be printed and
A 39-year-old woman has been struck and killed by a vehicle while trying to cross a road in Royalton Township in a wheelchair. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says Emily Rudman was hit about 10:30 p.m. Saturday
Coming back to Buchanan this year is the Summer Concert Series. Ashley Regal with Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce tells WSJM News they offer free concerts at The Common every summer and they always attract a good
Paw Paw Public Schools will be seeing some improvements now that voters have approved a bonding proposal on the ballot this past week. Superintendent Rick Reo tells WSJM News the district had two proposals on the ballot,
A water resource fair will be held in Benton Harbor this coming week. Michigan EGLE environmental justice advocate Regina Strong tells WSJM News it will be a chance for residents to learn more about what’s available to
The Michigan Public Service Commission is planning an energy assistance fair in Benton Harbor as the state’s energy regulators seek public input on energy affordability and accessibility. It says the fair will be held on Tuesday, May
The non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has acquired an ownership position in the City Center Lofts in Benton Harbor. Cressy Commercial Real Estate says the Pokagons are investing in the two-story, 20,000 square
The Benton Township Police Department says one person has suffered serious injuries during an armed robbery on Saturday: On May 7th, 2022 officers were dispatched to the 200 block of E. Delaware around 1:30 p.m. for a
Lake Michigan College has honored Spectrum Health Lakeland CEO Loren Hamel with its highest honor, the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Hamel received it at LMC’s commencement May 1. College Board of Trustees Secretary Mary
Southwest Michigan home sales were up in March, although prices were lower. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says the average price in March of 2022 was down 3% from February, suggesting the prices may be settling
Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in downtown St. Joseph. The Krasl Art Center’s Jamie Balkin tells WSJM News the event is scheduled for July 9 and 10. “We’re welcoming
The Blossomtime Festival has announced it’s partnering with the American Red Cross for the Spring into Life Blood Drive. The American Red Cross Blood drive will take place at the Shadowland Ball in St Joseph on Monday
The Michigan House approved several spending bills this week, including legislation providing record funding for public education. State Representative Brad Paquette of Berrien Springs took to the House floor to promote the bills that came out of
Michigan State Police out of the Paw Paw post patrolled Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties looking for violators of Michigan’s Move Over Law on Friday. It was the 22nd anniversary of Trooper Rick Johnson’s line of duty
Members of the Rotary Club of South Haven are supporting humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine. The Rotary tells us Rotary International, through its Foundation, encouraged its clubs worldwide to take up an effort to raise funds that will
Opening for its sixth season on May 22 will be the Bridgman Open Air Market. The market operates on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the United Federal Credit Union at
Michigan Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow says the Senate is set to vote on legislation protecting a woman’s right to abortion. That comes in light of the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v.
Several groups are coming together to advocate for the MI Affordable, Healthy Homes proposal. The initiative calls for more affordable housing for low and middle income residents. Bob Sutherland, President of Cherry Republic, was there and told
Over 12,500 pounds of empty water bottles have been recycled through a recycling program at Benton Harbor High School as part of the state of Michigan water giveaway due to the city’s lead water crisis. Five trailers
