The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will interview four applicants for a vacancy next week. Former Commissioner Don Meeks has resigned, leaving the District Three seat empty. County commissioners received four applications from residents interested in replacing
The Napier Avenue bridge over the St. Joseph River is expected to reopen to public traffic by Memorial Day weekend. The Berrien County Road Department announced Thursday construction crews are working to have one lane in each
Congressman Fred Upton says more money needs to be set aside by Congress for fighting COVID-19. President Biden also made the call for more aid this week as the nation marked one million deaths from the illness.
A new study from the Krasl Art Center takes a look at the impact the center and the Krasl Art Fair have on the local economy. Krasl Events Director Jamie Balkin tells WSJM News it’s found the
From the Associated Press — A former president at the University of Michigan who was fired over a relationship with a subordinate has apologized to the school’s governing board. It’s part of a settlement between the university
From the Associated Press — Many Republicans running for Michigan governor, minus one big-name candidate, will meet in their first debate. Eight of 10 candidates will participate in Thursday night’s event organized and moderated by the Livingston
The Napier Avenue bridge over the St. Joseph River is expected to reopen to public traffic by Memorial Day weekend. The Berrien County Road Department announced Thursday construction crews are working to have one lane in each
The baby-formula shortage is hitting Michigan families hard, especially those who live in rural areas, are low-income or have kids with digestive or other health issues. Because of supply problems and a massive safety recall by the
Hundreds of teachers and other school staff from around Berrien County have been honored with a special celebration at the Mendel Center. Berrien RESA’s Heartwork 2022 took place Wednesday with a literal red carpet rolled out for
Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office shut down westbound I-94 near Hartford for about five hours Thursday morning to clean up debris from a crash between two semis. They arrived to a massive debris field
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there have been 27,705 new COVID-19 cases in the past week. That is an average of around 3,958 cases a day for a total of 2,472,596 since March
A South Bend man is hospitalized after losing control of his vehicle in Calvin Township Wednesday afternoon and hitting a power pole. 23-year-old Isaiah Nicks was taken to South Bend Memorial Hospital after the crash while his
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon. Deputies say 66-year-old Randy Billerbeck from the Hamilton area was dead by the time first responders arrived. He was heading north on 58th Street
As Michigan aims to reach economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050, with interim 2030 goals, the state’s largest utility is working to transition its energy sources to renewables. Consumers Energy is seeking partnerships with landowners and communities for
Michigan State Police will hold an event in Niles this month to check child passenger safety seats to make sure they’re properly installed. Parents of small children who use the car seats can stop by and have
Hundreds of teachers and other school staff from around Berrien County have been honored with a special celebration at the Mendel Center. Berrien RESA’s Heartwork 2022 took place Wednesday with a literal red carpet rolled out for
The fourth annual Niles Renaissance Faire is set for this month. The Niles Renaissance Faire was started in 2017 by Carrie Nyenhuis when she was approached by a friend who worked for the city of Niles and
The U.S. House on Tuesday approved a $20 billion aid package for Ukraine. Congressman Fred Upton tells us it will provide the Ukrainian military with the weapons, logistics, supplies, and intelligence to continue its fight against Russia.
Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad will hold a press conference next week to give his response to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s request for approval to officially close the Eric McGinnis case. The AG’s office determined the
The St. Joseph Lincoln Senior Service Center is teaming up with Papa Vino’s restaurant in St. Joseph for a fundraiser. The center’s Cindi McLaughlin tells WSJM News it’s part of an ongoing effort for a new feature
From the Associated Press — Michigan officials have temporarily banned all poultry and waterfowl exhibitions amid the avian flu outbreak that’s spreading quickly across the U.S. and has prompted farms to euthanize millions of birds. Michigan Department
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will hold its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Service on Monday. The department and other police agencies from the area will be joined by the Fraternal Order of Police, Blossomland Lodge 100
The Wheelchair Hockey League of Michigan is planning a wheelchair hockey clinic at the John and Dede Howard Ice Arena in St. Joseph Memorial Day weekend. Wheelchair hockey is a sport that welcomes a diverse array of
Shorter term limits and establishing financial disclosure requirements for state elected officials will be on the November ballot. Two-thirds of the Michigan House and Senate approved putting both before voters. For term limits, lawmakers would go from
The former Walgreens at Glenlord Road and Red Arrow Highway will become a combined Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The company is planning to open 400 such stores in 2022. Lincoln Township building inspector Jim Pheifer confirms
Urban Garage Market in Benton Harbor is about to reopen at its new location in St. Joseph. The market’s Kelly Arent tells us Urban Garage Market, previously of 408 West Main Street in Benton Harbor, has been
Up to 700 people would call what used to be the Berrien Hills golf course home if a proposal presented to the St. Joseph Township planning commission is approved, The gold course closed three years ago and
During Mental Health Awareness Month, experts, parents and health professionals are spotlighting the effects of screens and social media on young people’s mental well-being. This weekend, the University of Michigan is holding a Digital Wellness Symposium for
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and everyone’s being reminded of the need for loving foster families in Berrien County. Mikayla Valentine is a recruitment specialist for Bethany Christian Services in Benton Harbor and tells WSJM News
Lakeshore Public Schools Superintendent Greg Eding has received a grade point average of 4.0 from the board of education. During a Monday meeting, the Lakeshore Public Schools Board of Education approved Eding’s latest performance evaluation, rating him
