Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship winner Alex Cejka has come to Benton Harbor to see the sights and preview this year’s Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship to be held at Harbor Shores in May. Cejka spoke with reporters Monday
Shannon Crawford/ABC News (NEW YORK) — The silence of the Polish countryside is shattered by the piercing rattle of heavy artillery fire. A smokescreen obscures the horizon, and suddenly, the soldiers swarm. Moving in on armored vehicles,
Benton Township police are investigating a woman being shot in the arm in the 100 block of Concord. She was shot once in an arm just before 1 a.m. Sunday. Witnesses told police several people were outside
More and more workplaces across Michigan are bringing employees back into the office in-person, and health experts have tips for how to manage any stress and anxiety the transition may bring. Kris Henderson, a counselor at Counseling
No one was hurt in a house fire near South Haven early Sunday morning. The Grand Junction family was able to get out along with a dog and a cat. South Haven Area Emergency Services crews found
South Haven Memorial Library will soon reopen to the public for the first time in about a year. Director Jim France tells WSJM News thanks to a 2017 millage, the library has been able to do about
The Michigan and Ohio Section of the American Nuclear Society has sent a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer urging her and state lawmakers to reconsider the closure of the Palisades nuclear power plant in May. The organization
A new pedestrian walkway will be built in South Haven along Aylworth Avenue from Kalamazoo to LaGrange Streets. Public Works Director Bill Hunter tells WSJM News the paved walkway will be on the south side of the
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is advising everyone fish kills are not an uncommon sight this time of year. DNR Fisheries Division program manager Gary Whelan tells WSJM News these spring fish kills typically occur in
Michigan Works Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren is touting the success of its Offender Success program. Program Director Derek Knuth tells WSJM News it works directly with the Michigan Department of Corrections to help those who are
An event being held in May will take bicyclists along the Kal Haven Trail all the way from Kalamazoo to South Haven. Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail Vice President Jeff Green tells WSJM News the 35th Annual
Teachers at Benton Harbor Area Schools will get retention bonuses at the end of the school year following action Monday by the board of education. Superintendent Andrae Townsel tells WSJM News it was time to reward teachers
The opening of the 2022 season of the South Haven Performance Series will be April 29 with 2022 Gilmore International Piano Competition Young Artist Clayton Stephenson. The South Haven Performance Series says he trained for two years
Has Congressman Fred Upton decided to seek another term? Due to redistricting, his district is now the new Fourth District, which goes as far north as Holland and covers northern Berrien County, Van Buren County, Kalamazoo, and
A Bangor man is facing charges after police say he assaulted and beat a woman. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to the area of County Road 665 and 28th Avenue in Waverly
It was a packed house Thursday night as Cornerstone Alliance hosted FLEX: Female Leadership Excellence, a forum for women business leaders from around southwest Michigan. In recognition of National Women’s History Month, Cornerstone Alliance presented the panel
The New Troy Community Center in Weesaw Township has been closed following vandalism that was discovered this week. The Friends of New Troy Community Center says on the center’s website the building on Sunday was “unlawfully entered
Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Andrae Townsel has been hired to serve as superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools in Maryland. The Calvert County district put out word this week its board has decided to hire Townsel
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has turned down a challenge by Democratic-aligned groups to a new map for state House seats. The groups claim the map unfairly favors Republicans and conflicts with the
Furry Friends Friday is brought to you by The Mason Jar Cafe! In the heart of the Benton Harbor Arts District! Local, Organic, Farm Fresh! Conner and Cian are 12 week old orange Tabby-striped kittens. They are
The Soo Locks opened at 12:01 a.m. and people were waiting patiently to watch two of the Great Lakes bigger vessels make their way through. Jeff Herrington with the US Army Corp of Engineers says the Edgar
It is Michigan Young Parent Awareness Day, and groups are spotlighting efforts to support expectant and parenting young people, both in taking care of their kids and achieving their personal goals. Research shows fewer than half of
State Senator Kim LaSata is recognizing Vietnam war veterans as March 29 is Vietnam Veterans Day. She says many Vietnam vets don’t even talk about the sacrifice they made. “These heroes were part of our military and
South Haven Memorial Library will soon reopen to the public for the first time in about a year. Director Jim France tells WSJM News thanks to a 2017 millage, the library has been able to do about
The funding is in place for a new medical research agency proposed by Congressman Fred Upton. He tells WSJM News the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, known as ARPA-H, would operate alongside the NIH and CDC
Honor Credit Union has raised some funds for the Benton Township Fire Department. Credit Union team members have presented Fire Chief Rob Harper a check of $5,029 for the purchase of a new Jaws of Life. Those
From the Associated Press — Jurors in Grand Rapids are hearing from a second man who pleaded guilty in a scheme to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Kaleb Franks says he got involved because he “no longer wanted
The Michigan Legislature has approved a $4.8 billion infrastructure package. State Representative Pauline Wendzel says the plan also continues COVID-19 relief and a stabilization of the state’s unemployment benefits trust fund. Senate Bill 565 and House Bill
Pet owners may be running into delays when it comes to procedures with their cats and dogs. A worker shortage in the veterinarian industry has led some animal hospitals and clinics to delay surgeries and other work.
