The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone of some safety tips ahead of the start of a new school year. Deputy Kelly Laesch tells WSJM News drivers need to mind their manners around school buses. “If
A St. Joseph Girl Scout is making good in the community by encouraging young people to read. Elise Voglewede is about to enter the ninth grade at St. Joe High School, and she’s built a Little Free
A candlelight vigil for suicide victims will be held next month in St. Joseph. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the local event will take place on the veranda of the Whitcomb from 8 to
Kinexus is gearing up to hold its fifth annual Manufacturing Day event this October. Spokesperson Mary Morphey tells WSJM News Manufacturing Day is an opportunity for students, teachers, and others to tour local manufacturing facilities. “Attendees will
Two charges of assault with intent to murder are now faced by a 47-year-old man from Missouri for a stabbing attack on two people in a vehicle near Paw Paw late Sunday night. Boyd Hicks is in
Michigan restaurant owners are optimistic that the second half of the year will be better than the first half. That’s according to a survey by the Michigan Restaurant Association. Justin Winslow is its president and CEO. “The
AAA of Michigan is awarding some scholarships to high school graduates around the state. Spokesperson Gary Bubar tells WSJM News the AAA Student Safety Patrol Scholarships go to kids who not only perform well in the classroom,
Another public hearing has been held on the question of the Berrien County Road Commission. Board of Commissioners Chair Jon Hinkelman tells WSJM News the board is thinking about creating a new county roads department to take
Plans are already being made for next year’s Berrien County Youth Fair now that the 2017 edition has wrapped up. The attendance numbers are in, and Berrien County Youth Fair Director Karen Klug tells WSJM News more
State Representative Kim LaSata is planning an energy town hall. Her office tells us the meeting is specifically about clean energy issues. LaSata notes there are more than 80,000 clean energy jobs right here in Michigan, and
