Longtime Countryside Academy Athletic Director Derek Nestich died unexpectedly at the age of 49, the Benton Harbor-based school announced Wednesday. The following is a letter written by Countryside Lead Administrator Sarah Brookshire: “Countryside Academy is saddened to
We now know who the candidates will be for Michigan House in the 38th District come November following Tuesday’s primaries. Facing off in the general election will be Democrat Joey Andrews and Republican Kevin Whiteford. Andrews edged
Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Risk management strategies for floods and drought may not reduce the effects of unprecedented extreme weather events as they become more frequent due to climate change, researchers are warning.
Following Tuesday’s primaries, Republican state Senator Aric Nesbitt will head into November’s general election facing Democrat Kim Jorgensen Gane after defeating two challengers. Nesbitt says he’s “honored for the opportunity to work side-by-side with Tudor Dixon and
Two people have died in the crash of an Aerospace 600 plane about a mile from the South Haven Regional Airport in South Haven Township. Police were called around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday by the Federal Aviation Administration
Voters in Van Buren County had several ballot proposals to consider Tuesday. Countywide, they approved the public safety millage, the ambulance millage, and the Senior Services millage in several townships. Looking at a handful of township proposals,
Tuesday’s primaries included contested races for some Berrien County Board of Commissioners seats. Democrat Chokwe Pitchford defeated Joseph Taylor in the 3rd District Tuesday, meaning Pitchford will be on the ballot in November. In the 9th District,
Police are investigating a small plane crash in South Haven Township about a mile from the South Haven Regional Airport. Police were called around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday by the Federal Aviation Administration in Chicago as it had
State Senator Kim LaSata will not return to the state Legislature in January. She lost her primary election to John Lindsey on Tuesday. Lindsey had the backing of former President Trump. LaSata served one term in the
The votes have been counted, and Cass County voters have spoken. With 100 percent of precincts fully reporting, unofficial results show longtime commission chair Dwight ‘Skip’ Dyes has been defeated by R.J. Lee in the 8th District
From the Associated Press — Businesswoman and conservative commentator Tudor Dixon has won the Republican primary for Michigan governor. The win Tuesday sets up a tough general election race against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has millions
Congressmen Bill Huizenga and Tim Walberg won their Republican primaries on Tuesday. Huizenga, in the Fourth District, faced no Republican opponent in the primary. He also has no Democratic opponent in November. Meanwhile, Walberg in Michigan’s Fifth
As the sun made its way toward the horizon on Tuesday, children and families watched with excitement as a South Bend Memorial MedFlight helicopter descended on the National Night Out event at Maiden Lane Park in St.
Congressman Fred Upton doesn’t think it was a good idea for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan. She landed there on Tuesday during a broader tour of Asia. Upton tells WSJM News with China making threats
There will be a ribbon cutting this month to celebrate the official opening of the Bridge Academy in Benton Harbor. Kinexus says the event will include tours of the new space, information about the Bridge Academy, and
One local brewery is asking for patrons to get rolling for a cause next weekend. Sister Lakes Brewing Company is set to host a soap box derby event on Saturday, August 13th to benefit the Children’s Advocacy
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved the purchase of 31 properties in the community from Berrien County. At a Monday meeting, Community and Economic Development Director Alex Little said the city has a chance to buy foreclosed
New outdoor pickleball courts are headed to Benton Harbor, as the St. Joseph Charter Township board of trustees on Monday approved resolutions to accept two $50,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants for renovations at Carronde Park
Governor Gretchen Whitmer remotely joined President Joe Biden Tuesday to celebrate the signing of the CHIPS Act, a bill that allocates $52 billion for the development and manufacture of semiconductor chips in the U.S. Whitmer was at
The End of Watch Ride to Remember will be in Paw Paw on Wednesday at 8 a.m. to honor Van Buren County Deputy Sheriff James Lear. Sheriff Daniel Abbott says the motorcycle group will be in the
A new ordinance is a step closer to being in place in South Haven to give people protection against discrimination for housing, public accommodation, and employment. The ordinance offers that protection to people based on their gender
Public safety officers in Benton Harbor will receive a pay increase following action Monday night by Benton Harbor City Commissioners. The plan is to give the officers a 5% raise. Mayor Pro Tem Duane Seats said the
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved the purchase of a video surveillance system to help prevent crime and catch illegal dumpers. At a Monday meeting, Mayor Marcus Muhammad read the resolution that said the contract with VideoTec
A new ordinance is now in place in South Haven to give people protection against discrimination for housing, public accommodation, and employment. The ordinance offers that protection to people based on their gender identity and sexual orientation,
St. Joseph Charter Township officials decided to “play ball” on Monday, approving a special use permit for the St. Joseph Youth Sports Foundation to build a $5 million outdoor youth sports complex in the 40-acre field at
An athletic trainer who helped start fitness programs at Renaissance Athletic Club in Benton Harbor before he was killed in a vehicle crash last year is being honored by the club with a new training room dedicated
An Oakland County judge has issued a restraining order to stop county prosecutors from enforcing Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban. That’s after Governor Gretchen Whitmer sought the order when the state appeals could ruled Monday the ban can
After celebrating 100 years of wine-making last year, Michigan’s largest and longest-operating winery announced a new milestone on Monday. Apollo Braganini II was named president of the Paw Paw-based St. Julian Winery on Monday, becoming the sixth
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says voters will be safe and their rights will be protected in Tuesday’s primary election and in the general election in November. She spoke Monday to assure voters her office has
Following a Michigan Appeals Court ruling on Monday that would allow county prosecutors to begin enforcing Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has filed for a restraining order to prevent the ruling from taking effect. The
