The Benton Harbor City Commission has rejected a pay increase for city employees in the AFSCME union. At a Monday meeting, Commissioner Juanita Henry said the 2% pay increase that was negotiated with the union might put
It’s been a big year for St. Joseph High School alum Jordan Brewer. He was the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year in baseball for the Michigan Wolverines and helped lead them to the finals of
There will be a town hall meeting on road funding in the state on Monday. State Representative Brad Paquette is hosting the forum at the Niles District Library on East Main Street from 6 to 7 p.m.
Former Governor Rick Snyder is not headed to Harvard after all. On Twitter, he announced he will turn down the offer from the Harvard Kennedy School for a year-long appointment as senior research fellow. The Ivy League
From the Associated Press — A Detroit-area man has been arrested in connection with illegal charter boat operations on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern District of Illinois says 33-year-old
A proposal from the state that would give Benton Harbor Area Schools one year to show progress toward a turnaround or face closure of its high school is being rejected by the local board of education. At
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is now taking registrations for the second annual Quadrathon. The event is a 750-meter swim, a 20K bike ride, a 5K run, and a 2000 meter kayak route set to be held
The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is highlighting the growing popularity of the Paw Paw River Water Trail. Senior planner Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News the trail goes from Paw Paw to Benton Harbor for about 60 miles
The Avenue Family Network in Benton Harbor is raising money to purchase the building that houses its Harbor House Adult Day Services program. Avenue’s Joseph Goepfrich tells WSJM News Harbor House is a place for individuals who
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have signaled their intent to sell the city-owned property at 200 Paw Paw Avenue. At a Monday meeting, they voted to move forward with the possible sale of the parcel to Justice Grown,
From the Associated Press — Regulators say Michigan’s energy supply and delivery systems are adequate to meet demand, but improvements should be made after extreme winter weather led to electric and natural gas emergencies. The state Public
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United Federal Credit Union says it was able to help raise $37,000 for the Alex Mandarino Foundation during the 7th Annual Duck Duck Run 1K and 5K for childhood cancer research. The fundraiser was held on June
The Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, Illinois is set to receive several upgrades over the coming years in the battle to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan. U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Fred
Southwest Michigan farmers are taking it on the chin this year with much more rain than normal combined with imported commodities undercutting what they can sell for. Sodus Township farmer Russ Costanza welcomed in Congressman Fred Upton
Police are searching for possible suspects in a nonfatal Benton Township shooting early Tuesday morning. At around 1:30 a.m., Benton Township police responded to a call about a large fight and shooting incident at the 1100 block
The village of Berrien Springs is gearing up for its first July 4th Community Celebration at Courthouse Square this week. The festivities will kick off on Thursday at 11 a.m. with food vendors, elected officials giving stump
Details of the proposed “tentative joint plan” between Benton Harbor Area Schools and the state of Michigan to keep the district’s high school open have been released by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Posted online Monday, the
There will soon be plenty of street work going on in Benton Harbor as the city commission on Monday approved about $1 million in projects, all funded through the new city income tax. The road asset management
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is putting up a billboard in honor of about ten pigs killed in a Benton Harbor area cash last week. We reported last Wednesday a livestock truck rolled on to
Michigan State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer wants everyone to be clear on the fireworks laws now that the week of Fourth of July is here. He tells WSJM News state law outlines 12 days when fireworks are
The Bissell Pet Foundation is reminding all pet owners to be mindful of their critter’s concerns this Fourth of July. Bissell’s Bri Olson tells WSJM News dogs and cats often do not enjoy the sound of fireworks
Despite a blow from the U.S. Supreme Court, anti-gerrymandering groups are pressing on to implement the Michigan voter initiative that gives redistricting power to an independent citizens’ commission. The high court ruled late last week federal judges
The show will go on. The city of South Haven has announced it will proceed with Wednesday night’s fireworks for the Independence Day holiday as scheduled after the event was nearly called off last week due to
Michigan State Police are asking for help finding an 80-year-old Eau Claire man. An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for Arthur Moore, who police say is mentally unstable and has disappeared twice before. The first time
Michigan’s congressional delegation has received an up-close look at the plans by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to try to stop the advance of Asian carp in Illinois. “We’re going to build a massive trap,” says
Seven months after leaving office as governor of Michigan, Rick Snyder has landed a new gig. He is starting an appointment today as a senior research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Taubman Center for State and Local
AAA Michigan says average gas prices statewide have risen about 9¢ from a week ago to about $2.79 per gallon as travelers prepare to hit the road for the Independence Day holiday. The Dearborn-based auto club says
The Berrien County Health Department is charged with monitoring E-coli levels at beaches around the area each summer. Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News health officials test 14 beaches for E-coli each week. “The samples that
A growing movement in Michigan and around the world aims to ensure communities are able to serve the needs of people of all ages. Eight cities and towns in the state are members of the AARP Network
