Leaders in Buchanan say the city is experiencing growth and is on the tipping point of a boom. Buchanan Community Development Director Rich Murphy says the construction of one new home was completed earlier this summer, and
A new analysis of available housing in Berrien County has been released by the Michigan’s Great Southwest Strategic Leadership Council. The SLC teamed up with the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, the Pokagon Fund, The United Way of
The water system in Benton Harbor has tested clear for bacterial contamination following a major main break last week that shut down service across the city for nearly a day. The city’s manager’s office says the water
A recent dinner in Grand Rapids raised more than $34,000 for the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services tells us more: Michigan’s foster care youth are eligible to receive college
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that would establish an emergency supply of medical supplies for the state. The bill is among a slew of legislation signed into law by the governor Friday. The governor’s office tells
From the Associated Press — The Michigan appeals court has again struck down changes to the state’s ballot drive law, including a limit on how many voter signatures can come from any one region. Friday’s ruling is
From the Associated Press — Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation that would toughen in-person voter identification rules and require people to include additional information such as their driver’s license number on absentee ballot applications.
A 30-year-old Cass County man will be sentenced in December to 25 to 45 years in prison for killing a man outside the Elements on Main Apartments on West Main Street in Kalamazoo in February. Jordan Johnson
Congressman Fred Upton’s Cures 2.0 legislation has been delayed a bit. He tells WSJM News the follow up to 2016’s 21st Century Cures legislation has been backed up in the U.S. House due to the Democratic spending
The Berrien County Clerk’s office is hoping to find more, and longer serving, staff. Speaking during a Thursday meeting, Berrien County Commissioner Mamie Yarbrough told colleagues the county finance committee has spoken with Clerk Sharon Tyler, who
Some Benton Harbor businesses have already reached out to Cornerstone Alliance about getting their water tested for lead since Cornerstone announced a service to do so this week. President Rob Cleveland tells WSJM News there’s confusion Cornerstone
Berrien County is looking for someone to serve as its new acting health officer as the last day of current officer Courtney Davis is next Wednesday. Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette told county commissioners Thursday getting a
With Halloween just days away, safety experts are sharing tips for keeping your little ones safe while trick-or-treating. Doug Parisi, director of training for SafeDefend.com, says visibility is probably the most important thing to think about. “They
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced it’s gong to start paying those residents who help to distribute bottled water. The department tells us more: To ensure the continued success of bottled water distribution
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to look again at a law that allows communities to collect millions of dollars from poor criminal defendants. The money helps pay salaries, keep lights on
From the Associated Press — A teacher in southwestern Michigan says he’s on a one-week hunger strike outside his school to draw attention to climate change. Josh Gottlieb says he took a week off without pay to
From the Associated Press — A program at the University of Michigan to combat struggles that low-income and first-generation college students can face is getting $40 million from the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation. Former New
From the Associated Press — The global computer chip shortage cut into third-quarter profits at both Ford and crosstown rival General Motors, with both companies having to temporarily close factories, pinching supplies on dealer lots. Ford’s net
Congressman Fred Upton is urging House leadership to take up a bill that would encourage the production of more semiconductor chips in the United States. He tells WSJM News the auto industry is struggling with a shortage
Berrien County families can do a little early trick or treating this Saturday with Berrien County Animal Control’s trunk or treat event. About 30 local businesses will be set up in the parking lot of Animal Control’s
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday saluted three local businesses that made donations so it could purchase a new thermal imaging drone. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us LeValley Chevrolet, Lane Automotive, and Orchard Hill Sanitary Landfill
Cornerstone Alliance is offering businesses in Benton Harbor free water testing as the city continues its efforts to replace old lead water lines that have led to some samples testing high. Eligible businesses are those located in
Intercare is offering assistance to those who sign up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act with some sessions featuring trained community health workers during this open enrollment period. Intercare tells us more: InterCare Community Health
From the Associated Press — Republican lawmakers have passed veto-destined bills that would let Michigan students attend private schools and pay other educational expenses with scholarships funded by taxpayers who would get tax credits for their donations.
From the Associated Press — A woman has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for a drunk driving crash that killed a Michigan state trooper. Thomasina Jones was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in Ionia County
Construction zone safety continues to be an important issue in Michigan. West Michigan state Representative Mark Huizenga testified before the state House Transportation Committee this week about an effort to revolutionize the equipment used in work zones
The state Senate passed a package of bills that would prohibit school districts from requiring students to get the COVID-19 vaccine or wear a mask. Democrats slammed the measures. They include Rosemary Bayer of Beverly Hills, who
A 22-year-old Dowagiac woman is hospitalized after being hurt in a Cass County crash. Melanie Greenleaf was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Julie Hoven of Edwardsburg was trying to
With elections around the state next Tuesday, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging voters to turn in their absentee ballots in time. The Secretary of State’s office has released the following: Ahead of Election Day
With consumer prices spiking on a variety of items nationwide, Congressman Fred Upton has co-sponsored the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act. It’s intended to help alleviate the supply chain bottlenecks at ports across the country, especially in
