One day ahead of her State of the State address, Governor Gretchen Whitmer was in Lansing and Brighton yesterday, meeting with residents to talk about their concerns this New Year. Among the issues she plans to address
Two people have died in a crash in Berrien Township Tuesday night. Michigan State Police say a 60-year-old Baroda man and an 80-year-old Niles woman were killed when one of them lost control of their vehicle and
A fire at Lucky Girl Brewing Company in Paw Paw has left the building a total loss. Owner Jeff Wescott looked at the facility after the early morning fire Tuesday and says they will rebuild. “We have
What can the midterm elections of 2022 tell us about the elections of 2024? That was the topic of discussion at a League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties presentation in Bridgman on Tuesday. Lake
Newly elected leadership of a southwest Michigan school board is facing public resistance. After discussing and creating several committees to oversee sex education and explicit books at its regular meeting on Monday, the Brandywine Community Schools Board
Michigan Works is planning to hold a series of workshops next month to help those who are looking for a new job. Whether you’ve been out of the workforce, you’re switching careers, or you’re looking for a
Lakeshore Public Schools will purchase 18.8 acres of land next to the middle school. At a Monday meeting, Superintendent Greg Eding said the property at John Beers Road near Washington Avenue will be of use to the
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images (EAST BATON ROUGE, La.) — A Louisiana State University student who died after she was hit by a car while on her way home from a bar was allegedly raped shortly before the
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her State of the State address Wednesday night. WSJM will carry the speech starting at 7 p.m. Providing a Republican response to the governor will be state Senator Aric Nesbitt. His office
A grant of $75,000 from the American Electric Power Foundation will help the city of Bridgman improve a popular park. Bridgman Recreation Director Sara Ball tells us the grant will go toward replacing the playground at Toth
Raymond Hall/GC Images Another Bachelor baby is on the way! Alums Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk are expecting their second child together. Taking to Instagram Monday, the couple shared a carousel of family photos with the sonogram
Wayne Albert Martin, 76, of Lawton MI passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his son’s home surrounded by family. Wayne was a hardworking man who always put his family first. He loved spending time with his
Lakeshore Public Schools will ask voters to approve a nearly $20 million bond in May’s elections. A survey to gauge public support and needs was conducted last year, and at a Monday meeting of the board of
Elevation Pictures/Allyson Riggs Former child star Ke Huy Quan says he’s “ecstatic” about the pack-leading 11 Oscar nominations for Everything Everywhere All at Once, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for his own performance. The actor
From the Associated Press — Police say a 5-year-old boy who wandered away from his suburban Detroit home on a night of subfreezing temperatures was pronounced dead after officers found him. The Clinton Township Police Department says
The recently unveiled plans to develop the old Chase Bank Building on Riverview Drive as condominiums gets a hearty endorsement from Cornerstone Alliance. Rob Cleveland, President of the development agency tells us the plan could unlock other
A new business survey shows executives have concern with our economic outlook over the next six to 12 months. Jeff Donofrio, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, says many employers still have confidence, even with
The five remaining defendants accused of plotting to try to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 will stand trial this summer. Circuit Court Judge Kevin Elsenheimer told attorneys to check their schedules for possible trial dates from
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office has identified the Otsego man who died when he drove his vehicle into Lake Macatawa in Park Township early Sunday morning. He was 52-year-old Jon Dowler, whose eight and ten-year-old daughters survived
A new study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at the connection and impact of screen time on the development in young kids. It revealed that screen time could be associated with poor
Homelessness is spiking in west Michigan, especially among women. Thelma Ensink is executive director of Degage Ministries in Grand Rapids, which expanded its women’s shelter a couple of years ago. “We’re seeing trends here at Degage that
The Lucky Girl Brewing Company at the corner of M-43 and M-40 in Paw Paw will be closed for a while after a fire this morning. Crews were called to the scene early in the morning and
This Saturday will bring the 600th episode of The Coaches Show on WSJM. Hosts Phil McDonald and Bret Witkowski have been chatting it up on Saturday mornings with local athletics coaches for well over a decade. Phil
There’s new help available to veterans who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Brian Pegouski with the Veterans Administration in Battle Creek tells us under the new VA Compact Act, veterans in acute suicidal crisis are able
Congressman Tim Walberg has introduced legislation intended to help catch human traffickers. The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act would ensure that Department of Labor employees receive training to recognize instances of human trafficking and refer the
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after an upstart brewery in Gobles was severely vandalized last week. Dirtbag Brewing Company owner Ryan Long tells us he’s been working for years to launch a brewpub and
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating a suspicious death discovered on Sunday. It says officers were called to 795 LaSalle on a report of a man found deceased. Leon Johnson was a longtime resident
June “AJ” Strunk, 81, of Hagar Township died Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Royalton Manor in Royalton Township. Family services will be held at a later date and cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by the
Willard Henry Kay, 80, of Gobles and formerly of Perrinton, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home. To his friends and family, he was known as Bill, Billy, Dad, Butch, or Grandpa Kay. He
The ninth edition of Golfers’ Choice was released this week, including the top 50 courses in the U.S. And Benton Harbor’s ‘Harbor Shores’ is high on the list at No. 9 in the country. The Golfers Choice
