An elderly woman has died in an apartment fire in Plainwell Saturday night. Fire crews were sent to the apartment on North Main Street around 11:15 p.m. and put out the fire in her apartment. Investigators believe
An elderly woman has died in an apartment fire in Plainwell Saturday night. Fire crews were sent to the apartment on North Main Street around 11:15 p.m. and put out the fire in her apartment. Investigators believe
The average price for a gallon of gasoline has surged 27¢ over the past week in the state. Triple-A Michigan reports the statewide average is now $4.23, which is 11¢ lower than last month and 80¢ higher
Governor Gretchen Whitmer took part in a rally Sunday in Grand Rapids at the Pew Campus of Grand Valley State University as she makes her final push for votes before tomorrow’s election. “This is a fundamental question,
The debate surrounding abortion often turns on emotional and moral issues, but a Michigan-based policy institute says the economic impact of overturning Roe v. Wade affects the largest number of women. Ahead of this week’s vote on
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners could approve a budget for 2023 next week. At a meeting this past week, the board held its 2023 budget hearing with Financial Services Director Doug James telling commissioners the proposed
Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When the FBI alerted New Jersey synagogues to a “broad threat” against their houses of worship, Jewish community centers and synagogues across the country heeded the warning.
Corewell Health South is helping people sign up for health insurance plans now that an open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act is underway. Corewell says financial counselors at its hospital in St. Joseph will offer
This is peak deer season, and drivers are being reminded what they should do if a deer runs across the road in front of them. Berrien County Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us you may be tempted to
Applications are being taken for a new state scholarship program aimed at those entering the teaching profession. Lake Michigan College Associate Dean of Regional Campuses Jeremy Burleson tells us the Mi Future Educator Fellowship program would provide
The annual report from the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is now available to the public. Commission planner Kris Martin tells us the document outlines everything the commission worked on in 2021, which is a lot. “We focus
The gales of November have arrived. With winds gusting over 40 miles per hour at times on Saturday along the southwest Michigan lakeshore, sand-filled water was whipping across both piers in St. Joseph. Large waves in the
Fundraising will soon begin for a new sports complex planned at Maiden Lane and Hollywood Road in St. Joseph Township. That’s after the planning commission this past week approved the 40-acre facility’s site plan. St. Joseph Youth
From the Associated Press — A special prosecutor investigating whether the Republican candidate for Michigan attorney general and others should be charged for trying to gain access to voting machines says there will be no decision before
Cases of RSV, a respiratory illness that primarily affects small children, are up in southwest Michigan as in much of the country. Corewell Health South pediatrician Dr. Anne Dudley tells us RSV is similar to illnesses like
Police are investigating a murder in Allegan County on Friday. On November 4, 2022 at around 4:30 p.m. deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to an intersection in Lee Township after a woman called
High winds are expected around much of Michigan this weekend, and utilities are bracing themselves. Consumers Energy spokesperson Brian Wheeler tells WSJM News crews are ready to respond to outages. “We’ve been seeing predictions that we could
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has taken action to prepare for the winter plowing season by locking in a fuel rate for road department vehicles. At a Thursday meeting, the board approved a contract with Ceres
Soon to be available will be a new book on the Edmund Fitzgerald, the famous 1975 Lake Superior shipwreck. Author and Upper Peninsula native Ric Mixter tells WSJM News he remembers the storm that sank the 729-foot
The city of Hartford is receiving a $99,000 grant from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant program to improve parking and city streetscapes throughout its downtown. Congressman Fred Upton announced Friday the funds will go toward improving
The Bridgman Public Library is hosting a free public event on the history of winemaking next week, November 10 at 6 p.m. Partnering with Nick Bogert of The Region of Three Oaks Museum, and wine expert Rick
Berrien RESA announced Friday that 15 local high school esports teams will converge on the Lake Michigan College campus to battle for $14,000 in scholarships. The League Fall Championship will be held on Saturday, November 19 from
Local businesses are taking to social media to remember one of southwest Michigan’s most beloved chefs and personalities. Chef Jen Powell, of Silly Sausages and Plenty Catering, died at the age of 57 this week. Silly Sausages
Shoppers are expected to see higher prices this holiday season due to increasing inflation and supply chain issues. Food Industry Association President Leslie Sarasin suggests shoppers plan ahead. “Grocery shoppers should plan ahead,” Sarasin said. “I think
The Michigan Flywheelers Museum will be taking delivery in the next few weeks of railroad track to complete its Black River Railroad in Geneva Township near South Haven. Museum member Mike Lagness of Bridgman saw an internet
The Michigan Flywheelers Museum will be taking delivery in the next few weeks of railroad track to complete its Black River Railroad in Geneva Township near South Haven. Museum member Mike Lagness of Bridgman saw an internet
Restaurant Week kicks off in Grand Rapids today. Experience Grand Rapids spokeswoman Jaylyn McCloy says more than 40 restaurants are taking part. “We have everything from pub food to fine dining,” says McCloy. McCloy says to take
Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a 33-year-old Kalamazoo man near South Haven. His body was found by a man who was trying to find good hunting property in the 68-thousand block of
Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a 33-year-old Kalamazoo man near South Haven. His body was found by a man who was trying to find good hunting property in the 68-thousand block of
This is time change weekend when you will turn your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Henry Ford Health sleep medicine Dr. David Gessert says any time there’s a sleep change, it can mess
