Youth Mental Health First Aid training will be offered by Berrien RESA to school staff this summer. RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock tells WSJM News the session on August 15 will help those who work with adolescents be
There will be an expungement fair at Michigan Works in Benton Harbor next month. Kamau Sandiford with Michigan Works tells WSJM News the fair will bring employers, educators, and social service organizations together for a day of
Entergy has completed the sale of the now-offline Palisades nuclear power plant. The site has been sold to Holtec International, the company that will handle the plant’s decommissioning. Holtec’s Pat O’Brien tells WSJM News the outfit specializes
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers have approved a $101 million package as they try to encourage large companies to invest and create jobs in the state. Ford in return has promised to invest $1.14 billion
From the Associated Press — Lawyers representing the parents of a Michigan teenager charged in a shooting at Oxford High School that left four of his fellow students dead say they plan to call him to testify
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved the first three parts of a sewer project at a cost of $561,000. At a Monday meeting, City Engineer Tim Zebell told them bids for the combined sewer overflow final compliance
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is not pleased with a Michigan Supreme court ruling that came down Tuesday. It said a judge had no authority to issue indictments in the Flint water scandal. “It’s very disappointing to have
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Mecosta County after severe weather and flooding last month. Whitmer says this state of emergency declaration will ensure that Michiganders in Big Rapids receive the resources and
The South Haven Rotary Club will bring back its annual Independence Day pancake breakfast this coming weekend. It will be back in full force after cancelation the past two years due to COVID. The Rotary donates all
A lack of inventory and record-breaking selling prices have kept the southwest Michigan housing market behind in sales for the first five months of 2022 compared to 2021. However, selling prices rose 10% in May and set
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.
The Berrien County Health Department says COVID-19 vaccinations will be available for children under five years of age starting this Wednesday. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells WSJM News the FDA authorized the Moderna and Pfizer
The Berrien County Parks Department is looking for lifeguards for Silver Beach this summer. Parks Director Jill Adams tells WSJM News even though the summer swimming season has already started, the county is still recruiting lifeguards. “Every
From the Associated Press — State Police say a driver shot in a struggle with a sheriff’s deputy during a western Michigan traffic stop had been pulled over for suspicion of impaired driving. 22-year-old Joseph Nagle of
Michigan State Police are searching for a man caught on video stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle in Sodus Township in Berrien County. He also stole scrap metal from a dumpster at Beaudoin Electric. A surveillance
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says there is no common ground with Republicans who support the state’s 1931 ban that penalizes women, doctors and nurses for abortion, even in the case of incest and rape. “Every Michigander is entitled
Abortions will continue to be given at Beaumont Health Spectrum Health hospitals despite the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. The state’s largest hospital system initially said Friday they would stop doing abortions unless the mother’s
Benton Harbor Public Safety is investigating the shooting death of 32-year-old Murice McKenzie. He was found shot shortly after midnight Sunday at the intersection of Seeley Street and Highland Avenue in Benton Harbor. McKenzie died after being
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has announced the sixth year of its Hike Our Preserves, or HOP, program. It’s partnering with several southwest Michigan libraries to distribute free hiking sticks that come with participation in the program.
A new community center is being launched in Harbor Country and organizers are now seeking community input to learn what kinds of programming should be offered. Harbor Country Community Center Leader Katie Maroney tells WSJM News they
The winners of this year’s United Way of Southwest Michigan community volunteer awards have been announced. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News the new Judge Susan L. Dobrich Volunteer Leadership Award for Cass County has
There will be two town halls in July for people to learn more about the Marquette Greenway trail project. The Marquette Greenway is a trail being constructed between Chicago and New Buffalo. It could be extended further
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeing a die off of alewife in Lake Michigan. DNR Lake Michigan Basin Coordinator Jay Wesley tells WSJM News alewife are invasive fish that came from the Atlantic Ocean to
Chris Cook of Abonmarche is taking over as the managing director of Harbor Shores Development. Cook comes to Harbor Shores following the departure of previous Managing Director Jeff Noel and Jeff Gilbertsen. Cook tells us he was
A grant of more than $1.9 million has been awarded to Lake Michigan College by the U.S. Department of Education for LMC’s Upward Bound program. LMC Upward Bound Director Adrienne Hill tells WSJM News the program serves
A new chief inclusion, equity, diversity, and sustainability officer has been hired by BHSH System. That’s the healthcare system created with the merger of Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health, which includes Spectrum Health Lakeland. Carlos Cubia is
South Haven Area Emergency Services Chief Brandon Hinz is asking everyone to be careful with fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches. Hot and dry weather has prompted the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to warn there
The U.S. House on Friday approved a gun reform bill with support from Congressman Fred Upton. He says the Safer Communities Act would improve public safety through gun safety, school safety, and mental health reforms. The legislation
Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer is the new the Worldwide Board of Trustees Chair for United Way Worldwide. Bitzer was elected to the United Way board in June of 2018 and now rises to lead it. He’s been
