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Open-enrollment season for health insurance is upon us, and Michiganders who want to get the right kinds of coverage have a lot to consider. More than 520,000 people in Michigan are uninsured. The health-insurance marketplace open enrollment

Thanks to some nifty navigation and some help from a local search and recovery company, the St. Joseph harbor is at least partially open for business. The Samuel de Champlain and Innovation are in port and unloading

From the Associated Press — Average prices on new and used vehicles have begun easing from their record highs, and more vehicles have become available at dealerships. The average used vehicle price in September was down 1%

River Saint Joe in Buchanan hosted its third annual dog costume contest Thursday to benefit Homeward Bound Animal Rescue Group. From a baby Yoda with Mandalorian parents to a puppucino and a little hot dog, about a

Halloween is Monday and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is reminding parents and trick or treaters of some safety tips. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells WSJM News there are five good rules to follow when it comes to

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning a $5 million improvement project for the Kal Haven Trail in the next few years, and that has caused some concerns about the fate of an iconic bridge near

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has voted to seek a couple of grants to help with the extension of a trail along M-63 near St. Joseph. At a Thursday meeting, the board authorized County Administrator Brian

Six people from Benton Harbor are charged with wire fraud for illegally obtaining more than $1 million in COVID-19 related unemployment benefits and small business loans. The U.S. Attorney in Grand Rapids says 45-year-old Roshell Beaty, 21-year-old

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to survey the closed St. Joe Harbor on Thursday. A three-day storm last week stirred up sand and silt, which caused dangerous shoaling conditions in the

The fate of a once-popular country club and golf course is going to be decided next week. St. Joseph Township has called a special meeting for Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. at the to consider whether or

Halloween is fast approaching, and children are no doubt looking to maximize their candy intake. Here is a list of local trick-or-treat and Halloween events throughout the area, compiled by Moody on the Market contributor Jocelyn Tuczynski:

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi announced Thursday that Jay Leno will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on March 17, 2023 at 9 p.m. Acclaimed TV late night show host, stand-up comedian, best-selling

A Berrien Springs man is facing charges after an apartment arson in Coloma. The Coloma Township Police Department says officers responded to an explosion at a three story apartment building at 226 Ellendale Drive on October 13.

Educators are deeply concerned but not surprised with newly released test results showing how far behind Michigan students have fallen during the pandemic. Results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress showed fourth- and ninth-graders scored significantly

Hartford Public Schools will get over $1.5 million dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency to purchase four electric buses. The grants through the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program totaling $54 million in Michigan were announced by US

WSJM’s Academic Challenge is back with quiz bowl competition pitting area schools against each other to compete for points in hopes of becoming Academic Challenge Champions.  The program that rewards scholarship, rather than athletic prowess has been

The Little Things Play Café and Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and sneak peek of the new business Wednesday, offering guests a preview of the Montessori-inspired play area and café at located at

In an effort to clear up questions that still may exist about the counting of absentee ballots, and the eventual certification of those results, Michigan election officials Wednesday addressed concerns that some county canvassers may opt not

By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com From a tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time to a Halloween dance party, one local venue is gearing up for a special weekend of music. The Grand Rapids-based Mark

Homes sales in southwest Michigan continue to cool off while prices rise and the inventory slowly recuperates. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says September home sales were down 15% from September of 2021, while the yearly

The Berrien County Health Department is reminding everyone about the dangers of prescription drug abuse as a Drug Take Back Day approaches on Saturday. Berrien County Health Department prevention supervisor Lisa Peeples-Hurst tells WSJM News the most

An Indiana resident is dead after a two-vehicle collision in Cass County. Alexander Villalobos, a 23-year-old Elkhart resident, died Monday morning due to injuries sustained in a crash near the intersection of Old M-205 and Autumn Drive

FIRST Robotics teams from around southwest Michigan can now apply for grants from Indiana Michigan Power. I&M spokesperson Corey Ohlenkamp tells WSJM News the grants will boost interest in science, technology, engineering, and math for local students

A rare intimate gathering is planned for this weekend in St. Joseph as the recipient of an organ donation will meet the family of the donor who saved her life. The Indiana Donor Network tells us 31-year-old

A portion of John Beers Road in Lincoln Township will be closed this weekend as contractors finish work on a milling and resurfacing project. Eastbound traffic between Demorrow Road and Cleveland Avenue will not be allowed, and

– Submitted by Cornerstone Alliance Eagle Technologies plans to create an additional 100 jobs by 2024. Due to the large increase in positions, Eagle Technologies has expanded its operations into a new space in St. Joseph. Eagle

From the Associated Press — Three men have been convicted of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor. It’s a victory for state prosecutors after months of mixed results in the main case in federal court. Joe