The Avenue Family Network Auxiliary is planning an ice cream social for July. The Avenue Family Network, previously known as Child and Family Services, runs several Berrien County organizations with a mission of helping those in need.
State Senator Kim LaSata says the new Michigan budget approved by lawmakers this week “addresses the realities facing Michigan families and communities.” The budget was approved early Friday. LaSata tells WSJM News it increases funding for education
Hartford Police Chief Tressa Beltran has been placed on paid administrative leave after a raid of the Hartford Police Department by Van Buren County and Michigan State Police investigators, according to reporting by WMMT News Channel 3
There will be a grand opening this month for the new Sesquicentennial Trail in South Haven. The South Haven and Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau says the trail is thanks to a collaboration with the
Midwest Family Director of Operations and Program Director Paul Layendecker has been honored by the Rotary Club of South Haven with its 2022 Community Service Award. The Rotary’s Mark Odland tells WSJM News Paul has supported South
When colleagues told Brett Rathgeb there was a situation in the Berrien County Courthouse parking lot he needed to attend to, he figured it was just another routine security check. As he was led up the steps
Be sure to read up on any fireworks you set off this weekend. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells WSJM News it’s important to look them up and to read the instructions. He says most fireworks tents
July is Lakes Appreciation Month in Michigan. Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy spokesperson Jeff Johnston tells WSJM News Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made the declaration to highlight the rich ecosystems, fresh drinking water, recreational
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers have approved a state budget that increases money for education but delayed a decision on how to cut taxes, unable to yet bridge disagreement between Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican
Market Van Buren has held its second annual Business Recognition Awards at South Haven’s Black River Barn. The Community Champion of the Year went to Tri-Mation Industries of Mattawan, with the village of Lawton winning the Municipal
Angela Reed of Wayland says she was sure she was dreaming when she won $100,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Football Payout instant game online. The Allegan County woman tells lottery officials she will buy a new home
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is advising Benton Harbor residents the bottled water distribution center will be closed on Monday, July 4. Therefore, it’s recommended everyone pick up their bottled water before the holiday.
They’re putting the band back together, and bringing the show to southwest Michigan. The Blues Brothers band, headed by Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, are set to headline the Blues’d and Infused cannabis music festival Saturday, August
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning to auction off surplus land it owns around the state. The DNR’s Michael Michalek tells WSJM News 188 properties will be for sale in August and early September. “This
Highway construction projects across Michigan are being suspended for this Fourth of July weekend. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’re removing restrictions on 100 of 162 projects statewide. Of course, in some
Taking place on Monday is the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival. The event was held in Berrien Springs each summer from 1995 to around 2005 and then brought back last year. Organizer Rhiannon Cizon tells WSJM News it
A donation of more than 9,000 diapers and 5,600 baby wipes has been delivered to the Berrien County Health Department from United Through Motherhood, a group looking to start a diaper bank. The diapers were collected by
If you were still planning to go camping at a state park over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, you better get cracking. DNR Parks & Recreation chief, Ron Olson, says they’re 94.5% booked. “I would suggest
500,000 people are expected to converge on Traverse City for the 96th National Cherry Festival which starts this Saturday. Executive director Kat Paye says many events are back, which were suspended by the pandemic, including the air
Two Elkhart, Indiana residents are hospitalized after their motorcycle hit a deer Wednesday night. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Matthew Cooper and 37-year-old Casandra Raley were sent to South Bend Memorial Hospital. Their conditions are
MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Detroit Tigers 3, San Francisco Giants 2 Los Angeles Angels 4, Chicago White Sox 1 Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati Reds 3 Tigers 3, Giants 2 – Haase’s two-run HR allows
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education has named an interim superintendent for the district. Dr. Kelvin Butts will lead Benton Harbor Area Schools as the board seeks a permanent replacement for Andrae Townsel, who leaves
A study is being done by Andrews University, working with Berrien County and Interfaith Action of Southwest Michigan, on racial disparities in the inmate population at the Berrien County Jail. The percentage of inmates who are Black
Work has started on a Michigan Department of Transportation project on I-94 that will have a lane closed in each direction from around Stevensville to Benton Harbor through mid-November. Also, Pipestone Street under the I-94 bridge has
Pedestrians, boaters and vehicle drivers may have to be extra patient in the hours surrounding South Haven’s fireworks show on July 3. The city of South Haven Police Department announced Wednesday that the Dyckman Bridge will be
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced another $6 million investment in the state’s Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners programs to help adults without a college degree earn one at a community college. She said Wednesday in addition
Lake Michigan fish and cherry ice cream are on the menu next weekend in South Haven. The Michigan Maritime Museum will host its 20th Annual Fish Boil Fundraiser Saturday, July 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. In
A 86-year-old South Bend man is recovering after a boating accident in Cass County on Tuesday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says a 74-year-old South Bend man was operating his 16 foot boat near the south end
Local residents will soon have a new place to manage their wealth. South Bend-based 1st Source Bank announced Wednesday they will be opening a new wealth management office near downtown St. Joseph in the Newberryport Business Center
A Michigan State Police trooper has been awarded the Medal of Valor and a Purple Heart for his actions during an incident while he was working for the Niles MSP post. State police say on October 6
