While everyone was focused on the election results Wednesday, Michigan recorded more than 4,000 additional cases of COVID-19 for the day. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 4,101 new cases of coronavirus and 19
From the Associated Press — Democratic Senator Gary Peters and Republican rival John James are locked in razor-tight race for Michigan’s Senate seat, with the incumbent clinging to a 5,600-vote lead while absentee votes were still being
Several local school board races were decided this week. In the Benton Harbor Area Schools district, four trustee were selected out of seven candidates. The winners are former Benton Harbor High School Principal Reinaldo Tripplett, Angel Clark
The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees will look a little different come next year following this week’s election. Current Trustee Paul Bergan was retired by voters, who were asked to pick three LMC Board members Tuesday.
One Berrien County race that still hasn’t been decided from Tuesday is the race for county commission in District 5. As of Wednesday afternoon, Bruce Gorenflo and Rayonte Bell were tied, each with 3,934 votes. This means
Voters in the village of Three Oaks said yes to allowing marijuana establishments in town this week. The proposed ordinance would permit a limited number and type of marijuana related establishments within the village limits and also
The campaign of President Donald Trump announced Wednesday it’s suing to stop the votes from being counted in Michigan. It alleged it has been denied access to “numerous” voting locations. The campaign says it has filed suit
A house fire in the city of Bangor drew the response of four fire departments. South Haven Area Emergency Services says they, the Bangor Community Fire Department, and the Columbia Township and Hartford fire departments were called
SHAES was among four fire departments dispatched to a house fire on Morrison Avenue in the city of Bangor this morning. Also providing mutual aid assistance to the Bangor Community Fire Department were the Columbia Township and
A crash in Benton Township just after midnight Wednesday morning killed a 63-year-old Benton Harbor man. Township police say he was the driver of a Ford Explorer that was hit by an Audi at M-139 and Highland
As in many places around the United States, the final results from Tuesday’s elections in Van Buren County are still being counted, but the county clerk’s office is reporting about 90% of the precincts. The election action
We’re waiting for final election results here in Berrien County, but most are reported. In addition to the presidential election, Berrien County voters were deciding on Michigan House races in the 78th and 79th Districts. The 79th
State Representative Pauline Wendzel is claiming victory in her reelection bid. Her campaign issued a statement late Tuesday, saying she had defeated Democrat Chokwe Pitchford in Michigan’s 79th House District. Wendzel thanked supporters, adding, “when this term
Congressman Fred Upton is claiming victory over Democratic challenger Jon Hoadley in Michigan’s Sixth District. Speaking late Tuesday from his home, Upton told WSJM News he was feeling good, and the staff in his corner were “happy
There have been plenty of people taking the absentee option in Benton Harbor this election. Speaking at this week’s city commission meeting, Benton Harbor City Clerk Kimberly Thompson said her office has been hard at work handling
Veterans in Cass County can now receive some free health services thanks to a new program of the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department. It’s teamed up with Cass County and the Cass County Veterans Services Office provide
Berrien County continues to see increases in the number of new coronavirus cases each day, along with increasing hospitalizations. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the situation isn’t encouraging. “We are headed in
A Hartford man is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct for sexually assaulting a preschooler in Portage. The parents actually saw it take place in a livestream from Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool. They called the
Dozens of organizations in Michigan are mobilizing this week to protect democracy at the polls, and as the ballots are tallied. The We Make Michigan: Count Every Vote coalition encouraged patience regarding election results, as officials say
From the Associated Press — Police are investigating vandalism that left several headstones at a Jewish cemetery in Grand Rapids spray-painted with “TRUMP” and “MAGA” before President Donald Trump held his final campaign rally in the western
A suspect is in custody following a shooting death in Allegan County on Monday night. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to a home near 130th Avenue and 30th Street in Monterey Township just
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is working to dispel inaccurate information being circulated in some Michigan communities on Election Day. Her office has released the following: We received reports that an unknown party is purposefully spreading
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are in favor of Election Day being a Day of Grace when police won’t approach people and possibly arrest them over non-violent warrants. However, they don’t want to create the impression that there
From the Associated Press — A man convicted of criminal sexual conduct has been granted a new trial in western Michigan. Emails show a judge was sharing her opinion of the case with the prosecutor’s office. An
Help decorate the Dyckman Bridge for the holidays! Holiday greens and bows this Friday the 6th at 10am. Please park in the Michigan Maritime Museum parking lot, see you there! For more information, contact: shoutforsouthhaven.org
Monday afternoon, 76 year old Marlene Francis Cassidy was walking across M-140 in front of the Covert Township Library when she was struck by a vehicle. Covert Township Emergency crews transported her to the hospital where she
From the Associated Press — Meals at Michigan restaurants came with a new side dish Monday: What’s your name and phone number? The latest order kicked in from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s health department. Restaurants must be able
Spectrum Health Lakeland is helping people sign up for health insurance as a new open enrollment period opens up for the Affordable Care Act. Spectrum Health Lakeland Patient Access Manager Jenna Howard tells WSJM News people often
48 acres of nature along Lake Michigan will soon be open to the public now that the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and the South Haven Area Recreation Authority have completed their acquisition of the Porter Legacy Dunes.
The United Way of Southwest Michigan and Meijer are teaming up to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families this month. United Way spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News Operation Thanksgiving is about making the holiday better for
