The Rotary Club of South Haven has named Baseline Middle School social studies teacher Michael Dubbink its Teacher of the Year. Dubbink has been teaching in South Haven for six years and graduated from Grand Valley State
New and more detailed maps of Michigan’s legislative districts have been released by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commission’s Rebecca Szetela said during meeting with reporters this past week these maps can be printed and
A 39-year-old woman has been struck and killed by a vehicle while trying to cross a road in Royalton Township in a wheelchair. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says Emily Rudman was hit about 10:30 p.m. Saturday
Coming back to Buchanan this year is the Summer Concert Series. Ashley Regal with Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce tells WSJM News they offer free concerts at The Common every summer and they always attract a good
Paw Paw Public Schools will be seeing some improvements now that voters have approved a bonding proposal on the ballot this past week. Superintendent Rick Reo tells WSJM News the district had two proposals on the ballot,
A water resource fair will be held in Benton Harbor this coming week. Michigan EGLE environmental justice advocate Regina Strong tells WSJM News it will be a chance for residents to learn more about what’s available to
The Michigan Public Service Commission is planning an energy assistance fair in Benton Harbor as the state’s energy regulators seek public input on energy affordability and accessibility. It says the fair will be held on Tuesday, May
The non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has acquired an ownership position in the City Center Lofts in Benton Harbor. Cressy Commercial Real Estate says the Pokagons are investing in the two-story, 20,000 square
The Benton Township Police Department says one person has suffered serious injuries during an armed robbery on Saturday: On May 7th, 2022 officers were dispatched to the 200 block of E. Delaware around 1:30 p.m. for a
Lake Michigan College has honored Spectrum Health Lakeland CEO Loren Hamel with its highest honor, the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Hamel received it at LMC’s commencement May 1. College Board of Trustees Secretary Mary
Southwest Michigan home sales were up in March, although prices were lower. The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says the average price in March of 2022 was down 3% from February, suggesting the prices may be settling
Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in downtown St. Joseph. The Krasl Art Center’s Jamie Balkin tells WSJM News the event is scheduled for July 9 and 10. “We’re welcoming
The Blossomtime Festival has announced it’s partnering with the American Red Cross for the Spring into Life Blood Drive. The American Red Cross Blood drive will take place at the Shadowland Ball in St Joseph on Monday
The Michigan House approved several spending bills this week, including legislation providing record funding for public education. State Representative Brad Paquette of Berrien Springs took to the House floor to promote the bills that came out of
Michigan State Police out of the Paw Paw post patrolled Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties looking for violators of Michigan’s Move Over Law on Friday. It was the 22nd anniversary of Trooper Rick Johnson’s line of duty
Members of the Rotary Club of South Haven are supporting humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine. The Rotary tells us Rotary International, through its Foundation, encouraged its clubs worldwide to take up an effort to raise funds that will
Opening for its sixth season on May 22 will be the Bridgman Open Air Market. The market operates on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the United Federal Credit Union at
Michigan Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow says the Senate is set to vote on legislation protecting a woman’s right to abortion. That comes in light of the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v.
Several groups are coming together to advocate for the MI Affordable, Healthy Homes proposal. The initiative calls for more affordable housing for low and middle income residents. Bob Sutherland, President of Cherry Republic, was there and told
Over 12,500 pounds of empty water bottles have been recycled through a recycling program at Benton Harbor High School as part of the state of Michigan water giveaway due to the city’s lead water crisis. Five trailers
If you like flowers, you may want to make a trip to Holland. Tulip Time kicks off on Saturday and there are four and a half million tulips throughout the city for nine day festival. “We have
A child abuse registry will be created in Michigan now that Governor Whitmer has signed Wyatt’s Law. The law will create an electronic case management system with a record of confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect
AAA of Michigan has released the results of a survey that looks at what car buyers consider important when they make their purchases. AAA says better fuel efficiency and more driver assist safety features have been found
A Michigan House committee heard testimony Thursday about a school safety bill that would revise the school code to cooperate with local law enforcement in the event of something like a school threat. Sponsor state Representative Mike
Legislation in the U.S. House seeks to help non-profits have a better relationship with the federal government. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022 aims to improve access to
Alex Kotlowitz, author of The Other Side of The River, spoke in Benton Harbor Thursday night. More below:
A fundraiser will be held this month for a Bridgman teen battling cancer. 15-year-old Allee Bauer has cancer in the soft tissue that surrounds her femur. Her aunt, Darcy White, tells WSJM News Allee broke her leg
The Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail and the Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail are excited to hold the 35th annual Trailblazer event this Saturday. Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail Chair Jeff Green tells WSJM News
New and more detailed maps of Michigan’s legislative districts have been released by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commission’s Rebecca Szetela said during a Thursday meeting with reporters these maps can be printed and searched
The non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has acquired an ownership position in the City Center Lofts in Benton Harbor. Cressy Commercial Real Estate says the Pokagons are investing in the two-story, 20,000 square
