A Berrien County Sheriff’s deputy and a department K9 have been honored for their part in catching a suspect who fled from police with his 1-year-old daughter in the vehicle last year. The sheriff’s department says Brandon
Michigan Works is planning a Career and Community Expo for this month. Talent Exchange Specialist LaRon Harris tells WSJM News this will be a day of job interviews, food, music, prize giveaways, and more. Michigan Works will
You can now get a COVID-19 vaccine just by showing up to a walk-in clinic run by Spectrum Health Lakeland. Spectrum Health Lakeland Primary Care Director James Savoie tells WSJM News they opened up the clinics in
Hartford is receiving a $375,000 state grant to improve its water quality. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced more than $5 million in grants statewide as part of the MI Clean Water plan. The grants
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs says Countryside Nursing Home in South Haven closed last week due to financial and staffing difficulties faced by its owner. The facility, which housed 40 residents, was shut down
From the Associated Press — Michigan businesses with COVID-19 safety protocols could retroactively seek a refund for sales taxes paid on personal protective equipment, disinfecting products and plexiglass barriers under bills nearing the desk of Governor Gretchen
From the Associated Press — Senate Republicans have voted to require the lieutenant governor to make a “good-faith effort” to notify legislative leaders when the governor has left Michigan and he or she has assumed gubernatorial powers
The housing market in southwest Michigan remains red-hot. For April, the average selling price hit $335,767, up 25% from March and up 51% from a year ago.. The median sales price was 12% higher than a year
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new initiative to expand the rollout of broadband internet around Michigan. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued Executive Directive 2021-02 to help bridge the digital divide
From the Associated Press — Michigan has finalized a requirement that all 440,000 licensed or registered health workers in the state undergo annual hidden bias training to help address disparities in how patients are treated. The rule
With the summer underway, tick season is also underway. Berrien County Health Department Communications Manager Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News there has been an increase in tick activity, which is a problem considering the bugs cause lime
Paw Paw Public Schools will place a bond proposal on the August ballot. Superintendent Rick Reo tells WSJM News the district has been studying its needs for a few years now, and conducted community forums and surveys
The United Way of Southwest Michigan has launched a summer food drive. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News Summer Stock Up is intended to help local food pantries continue their mission during a lull period. “People are
State Senator Kim LaSata’s Small Business of the Month award for June has gone to JD’s Marina of Watervliet and Sister Lakes. LaSata launched the Small Business of the Month Award this year to highlight those small
Increasing hours and adding staff to branch offices for the Secretary of State are the goals of two bills in the state House. Both would be in effect until September 30 and result in the ability to
Covid numbers down, common cold numbers way up!
As part of new health orders taking effect today in Michigan, there will no longer be capacity limits outdoors or for residential gatherings. Venues holding things like weddings can set their own pandemic rules. It seems like
It was not a coincidence. That’s what a pregnant Manistee woman says about the fact that she was at the beach last week with her children and saw three girls struggling in Lake Michigan. Alyssa DeWitt says
Michigan will have a free fishing weekend the weekend of June 12. The Michigan Wildlife Council has released the following: Michiganders and visitors purchased a record 1.5 million state fishing licenses in 2020 – a jump from
Spectrum Health Lakeland is offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations. Spectrum Health Lakeland has released the following: Spectrum Health Lakeland will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines at four new locations throughout Southwest Michigan including the Center for Outpatient Services in
Berrien County has a new medical director. With current Director Rick Johansen retiring, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners last week approved a contract with Spectrum Health Lakeland to bring on Dr. Rex B.G. Cabaltica to serve
There’s a new park in the city of St. Joseph. City Manager John Hodgson tells WSJM News the land is at 213 Upton Drive, where the old city water tower once stood on the north side of
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is once again taking submissions for its annual photo contest. Army Corps spokesperson Emily Schaefer tells WSJM News they’re looking for pictures of the agency’s work around the region.
The Niles Police Department is urging everyone to remember to lock their vehicle doors. It says locking your car door is the easiest way to limit theft opportunities and ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and
Coming up in June 5 will be the annual Lake Bluff Artisan Fair in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joe Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News the event is a chance to scoop up the wares of a
A fifth grade student from Michigan has come in second place in the 2021 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. The Michigan State Police Missing Persons Coordination Unit’s Jolene Hardesty told WSJM News last year a statewide
Consumers Energy is implementing a new peak summer rate starting June 1. Spokesperson Brian Wheeler tells WSJM News the company worked with the Michigan Public Service Commission to come up with a plan to give customers an
A 48-year-old South Bend woman has been killed in a crash just before 1 a.m. Sunday in Bertrand Township. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office says Jenni Sanderson left the roadway and hit several trees in her Chevrolet
The Mendel Center is preparing to resume in-person events. The center has announced its 2021-2022 Mainstage performance lineup, which begins Saturday, August 28 with a drive-in performance by Gary Roland and The Landsharks Band. The Mendel Center
Legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel is aimed at helping restaurants and bars hurt by COVID-19 by treating them fairly. Wendzel tells WSJM News it would reimburse and drop some fees they have to pay. “It waives
