Members of the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education were on hand at this week’s meeting of the Benton Harbor City Commission to share news the district is no longer in a fund balance deficit. Superintendent
Valerie Wolfson (DURHAM, N.H.) — In June, New Hampshire passed the “Right to Freedom From Discrimination in Public Workplaces and Education,” a law that conservative activists say prohibits critical race theory from being taught in schools. Recently,
Now online is a new Christmas song just for the community of Buchanan. Resident Dr. Greta Pope wrote “Christmas in Buchanan” to help the community gear up for the Small Town, Big Christmas celebration next week. The
The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association is hailing President Biden’s signing of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill this week. VP of Government Affairs Lance Binoniemi tells WSJM News it will send $7.3 billion in road money to
Congressman Fred Upton has officially unveiled his Cures 2.0 legislation. He and Congresswoman Diana DeGette introduced the bill on Tuesday after more than two years of work. Upton tells WSJM News the plan is the follow up
A new community resource center has been announced for the Benton Heights area by the New Heights Christian Community Development Association. Association Director Chris Britton tells WSJM News the plan is to begin constructing a 3,000 square
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is saluting the volunteers who work at water distribution sites in Benton Harbor. The department has released the following: More than 152,000 cases of bottled water have been distributed
Now in place at Bridgman Public Schools is a mask mandate. Superintendent Shane Peters sent word to parents over the weekend the rules would take effect Monday. He wrote the rule was issued to help ensure students
From the Associated Press — The number of COVID-19 patients at a major hospital network in western Michigan is up 40% since November 1 as a fall surge pounds the state. Spectrum Health is reporting 367 COVID-19
From the Associated Press — Authorities again are asking the public for help to solve the killing of a Lansing-area hunter who was shot during the 2018 deer season. The FBI and local police made an appeal
From the Associated Press — Western Michigan University has agreed to stop opposing a legal challenge by athletes who declined to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The school says it will follow the terms of an injunction ordered
From the Associated Press — COVID-19 hospitalizations in Michigan have surpassed 3,000 for the first time in more than six months amid a fourth surge of infections. The number of adults hospitalized with confirmed cases was 3,040.
This week is the 25th anniversary of Stuff-A-Truck by 97.5 Y-Country. Morning host Matt Malone will be broadcasting from Rogers Foodland all week as they collect donations for the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency. “This is a
The South Haven City Council is saying no to being paid more. The council voted down raises last night after councilmember Chris Campbell moved to turn it down. “I’d like to make a motion to thank the
With the signing of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package now complete, Benton Harbor can expect to get the remaining money needed to replace lead water service lines around the city. Speaking during a Monday meeting, Mayor Marcus
From the Associated Press — Deer hunters might find it easier to bag a buck than to have the meat processed in some areas of Michigan. The traditional 16-day firearm season starts Monday. Some butchers in the
An event will be held by the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance this week to mark Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. On Friday, the WBC will host the first MOGUL, or Making Our Goals Unite Lives, event with
InterCare in Benton Harbor will hold a Kids Health Event this Saturday. It says the event will be a chance for parents to bring their kids by the M-139 clinic and get several services for their children,
89 water systems around Michigan have honored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with Water Fluoridation Quality Awards. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a total of just under 1,300 water
President Joe Biden on Monday signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure
From the Associated Press — The pending $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending law includes billions of dollars for Michigan, including to fix roads, replace lead water pipes, and expand access to high-speed internet and electric vehicle charging
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is again posting a surge in COVID-19 cases. From Saturday through Monday, there were 21,034 new cases. That brings the total to 1,209,712 since March 2020. There were 95
More companies are offering their employees flexibility in their work schedules during this pandemic. Robert Half Staffing district director Tricia Plovie says 41% of managers give employees the ability to choose when they work. “Anything from a
A Cassopolis man is being treated at Lakeland Hospital Niles for injuries he suffered in a crash Saturday night in Cass County’s Howard Township. Deputies say 45-year-old Darrell White was driving a Ford F-150 and he and
A vote on whether or not to hold former President Trump’s White House chief of staff in contempt of Congress is on the mind of Congressman Fred Upton. The St. Joseph Republican appeared on CNN’s “State of
Carol Montavon Bealor has been appointed to the Cass County Probate Court. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the appointment this week, saying Bealor has extensive experience working for the Cass County Court system. Bealor currently serves as the
A Michigan House taskforce has released a report on how to improve the state’s foster care system. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township is the chair, and says members spoke with families, judges, guardians, and special
Set for this coming Friday is luminaries in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News the event couldn’t be held last year, and so it’s nice to see its return this year. “You’ll
With an announcement this week the EPA is now testing water samples taken from homes in Benton Harbor for lead, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released more information. It tells us more: To
Firearm deer hunting season gets started in Michigan on Monday, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of best practices. The DNR has released a list of the top ten best hunting practices. Number
