The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission took public comments at a meeting in Benton Township this week as it prepares to redraw the state’s legislative district maps. The body was created by a vote of the people
The 38th annual National Night Out is set for Tuesday, August 3 with events taking place across the country. The St. Joseph Township Police Department says a local celebration will be at Maiden Lane Community Park from
Enes Evren/iStock (SPRING, TX.) — A chemical spill at a water park in Texas sent dozens of people to the hospital, according to officials. The incident began around 2:30 p.m. in a children’s pool at Six Flags Hurricane
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education will work with the Michigan Association of School Boards to create a strategic plan for the district. During a meeting this past week, Superintendent Andrae Townsel asked trustees to
The 47th annual Steve’s Run at Southwestern Michigan College will be back in person this year, and moved to a new location. Last year, Steve’s Run was virtual. This year, it will be in downtown Dowagiac. SMC
Young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday now have more time to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The
With Michigan Works receiving a new $2 million state grant to help provide career training and education in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties, there’s never been so many opportunities for a person to get a higher
There is an Adopt a Highway cleanup event taking place today. The Michigan Department of Transportation says its volunteers are on the sides of highways picking up trash throughout southwest Michigan, and drivers should watch out for
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Over 55 million Americans are at risk for flash flooding this weekend as severe weather heads toward the Northeast. Portions of the Northeast are nearly five times wetter than average for July
A Decatur man is in jail following a chase with police in Van Buren County. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says it was looking for 49-year old Charles Walter White for some warrants when it got
The city of Coloma is celebrating Christmas in July today. Mayor Marsha Hammond tells WSJM News with the Glad Peach Festival canceled for the summer, the city wanted to give people other reasons to come downtown. So,
Volunteers will be at Grand Mere State Park next Saturday, July 24 pulling invasive plant species. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says they’ll pull spotted knapweed to help keep native plants thriving. Those who go out
This weekend brings the Summer in the City festival in Dowagiac. It started Friday. The chamber of commerce says the events get underway on Saturday at 9 a.m. and will continue through 2:30. The community celebration is
Two series of webinars are planned by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this summer as part of its Stay Well initiative. Spokesperson Bob Wheaton tells WSJM News these webinars are focused on mental health
Republican state senators have approved the repeal of the Michigan law that Governor Gretchen Whitmer used to order emergency lockdowns at the beginning of the pandemic, when Michigan was among the states hardest hit by COVID-19. The
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has announced the hiring of a new county health officer. Danielle Persky will replace the retiring Jeff Elliott. He has served in that role for 38 years and will serve in
State Senator Kim LaSata is working to help ensure railroad crossings in Lincoln Township are repaired. The township has said on social media several crossings throughout the area are in need of work, and they are now
A Dowagiac man has been found guilty of first degree criminal sexual conduct for the rape of his 14-year-old stepdaughter. Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz tells us 43-year-old Corey Devon Roddy was convicted Thursday after two difficult
(Windsor – AP) – A mayor in Ontario, Canada, says the Canadian government has rejected a creative plan to have people line up inside a U.S. border tunnel to tap into a surplus of COVID-19 vaccine held
(Washington, DC – AP ) – The White House says President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for Michigan due to last month’s heavy rainfall that led to basement and street flooding in the Detroit area.
People are saying no to proposed state DNR rules to inhibit access to state beaches on high wind and wave days and issue fines for those who violate the rules. At a DNR commission meeting Thursday, Surfers,
From the Associated Press — A western Michigan city will use a $5.1 million federal grant to help replace about 1,600 private service lines due to concerns over lead. Grand Rapids says in a release Thursday that
The University of Michigan is creating a new office dedicated to investigating sexual misconduct claims, which will provide support to victims and offer education to the campus community. The announcement came at the Regents meeting on Thursday,
A new survey of more than 5,000 educators across the state indicates a general dissatisfaction with the profession. Paula Herbart, the President of the Michigan Education Association, says the cause is multifaceted. “We’re not only talking about
A bipartisan bill before the Legislature would allow Michigan residents to purchase pharmaceuticals from Canada, where prices are far lower. If passed, patients could save anywhere from 50% to 80% on treatments ranging from diabetes to blood
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission took public comments at a meeting in Benton Township Thursday evening as it prepares to redraw the state’s legislative district maps. The body was created by a vote of the people
From the Associated Press — The White House says President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for Michigan due to last month’s heavy rainfall that led to basement and street flooding in the Detroit area. The
The decision this week by the federal Office of Management and Budget to halt a proposed change to the definition of a Metropolitan Statistical Area is being welcomed by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. Speaking during
Should the Berrien County Health Department be reimbursed by health insurers for the cost of administering COVID-19 vaccines? During this week’s meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, an item on the agenda was an adjustment
A Michigan State Police trooper has been honored for his efforts to save lives during a fire in Benton Harbor this year. State police say Trooper Ryan Codde, assigned to the Emergency Support Team in the Special
