Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is coming to Benton Harbor in September as part of his Thriving Cities tour. Gilchrist started the tour in 2019 by holding conversations across Michigan to hear directly residents of cities. The current
A road worker is dead after a semi crashed into a work site along I-94 in Van Buren County Friday night. Michigan State Police say the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. in the construction zone on westbound
A Berrien County EMT has been named the Michigan EMS Practitioners Association’s Practitioner of the Year. The association says Josh Kay of Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance in Berrien County is the winner for 2021. Each year, the
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s most populated county is requiring masks inside schools. The health officer in Wayne County issued an order Friday mandating face coverings for preK-12 students, teachers and staff regardless of vaccination status.
Congressman Fred Upton is hoping the full FDA approval granted to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will prompt more people to get themselves and those around them protected. Upton tells WSJM News he’s spoken with Pfizer leaders many times
The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says home sales in the region dropped 19% from a year ago in July while the selling prices increased and set records when compared to previous years. The group continues to
A case of eastern equine encephalitis has been found in a mosquito in Barry County. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News EEE is typically spread by mosquitoes and has a
CSX is repairing a railroad crossing in Lincoln Township starting next week. The Berrien County Road Department says this means some local roads will be closed. CSX is scheduled to close the railroad crossing on Glenlord Road
The Niles Township Fire Department is receiving a federal grant of a little more than $109,000 to improve operations and safety for firefighters and personnel. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the funding from the Department
The Rev. George E. Poole, 67 of Indianapolis, IN went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2021 at The Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis. Full obituary is pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robbins Brothers
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office has charged Berrien County Building and Grounds Superintendent Joel Johnson with embezzlement. Prosecutor Steve Pierangeli says the 59-year-old Johnson used Berrien County funds to purchase materials and tools for personal home construction
State Senator Kim LaSata has taken a tour of some of the damage done by recent storms in St. Joseph County after the governor this week granted her request for a emergency declaration in the area. LaSata’s
Michigan’s Bridge Card system will be offline for a couple of hours on Sunday while the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services works on system upgrades. The department has released the following: Michiganders who use Bridge
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is applauding school districts and counties that are implementing mask mandates for schools. The office of the governor has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after Wayne County announced a
A 49-year-old St. Joseph resident is in serious condition at Spectrum Health Lakeland after being hit by a Ford F-150 while crossing Broad Street just before 8 a.m. Friday. The pickup was driven by a 19-year-old from
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has saluted a 7-year-old girl who helped save her mother during a medical emergency. During Thursday’s meeting, Berrien County 911 Director Caitlin Sampsell said dispatchers told her of Tymella Holloway’s calm
From the Associated Press — A woman fed up with how a Michigan city tracked parking violations has won a major decision from a federal appeals court. Alison Taylor says Saginaw violated the U.S. Constitution by chalking
With massive amounts of federal money pouring into communities across the United States, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners is considering how some of it could be used to expand broadband internet. However, there’s a problem with
Congressman Fred Upton was briefed this week by the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of State, and Homeland Security officials on the situation in Afghanistan. He tells WSJM News he and a bipartisan
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has made official its support for the Berrien County Health Department by approving a resolution stating just that. Commissioner Dave Vollrath read the resolution Thursday noting the county’s obligation to protect
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is advising everyone of a new scam. It says the suspects are using names of deputies that work for the sheriff’s department to try to collect money. The caller will claim
Catalytic converters are being stolen in Dowagiac. C. Wimberly Automall had four stolen from vehicles over the weekend. Another business was hit Tuesday morning. Our newsgathering partners at WSBT-22 report both businesses are looking for help identifying
A pair of hospitals in Van Buren County are among 51 in the state getting grants for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. The governor’s office says in all, $13 million will be shared. Bronson South Haven and Bronson
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Public Service Commission approved an order Wednesday to collect data on electric companies’ response and preparedness after over 1 million residents were left without power due to storms earlier in
A couple of social services agencies are preparing to help refugees from Afghanistan who are expected to make their way to Michigan soon. Troy-based Samaritas and west Michigan-based Bethany Christian Services aren’t sure how many people they
A state of emergency has been declared for St. Joseph County by governor Whitmer after severe weather August 11 and 12 caused destruction throughout the county. Even though the declaration exists, the St. Joseph County Director of
More than 240 scarecrows now line the streets of Buchanan for the annual Buchanan Scarecrow Charities exhibit. Buchanan Scarecrow Charities raises money each year for a variety of projects locally. Volunteers dress up and display the scarecrows
South Haven’s new disk golf course will have a grand opening next week. The South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, the South Haven-Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the South Haven Area Recreation Authority all
The U.S. Department of Education has announced a $1.82 million grant for Southwestern Michigan College. SMC says it works out to $365,000 per cycle over five years. The Educational Talent Search grant will be used to help
Tuesday was a busy day in the U.S. House as Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News a deal was made with the bipartisan infrastructure package. It didn’t get a vote, but Speaker Nancy Pelosi did make a
