The Berrien County Trial Court is receiving some major grants to help continue its specialty courts programs. The court announced this week it’s gotten notice of three grant awards from the State Court Administrator’s Office, totaling $446,000.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it’s partnering with local agencies and will begin paying Benton Harbor residents who work at state-supported bottled water distribution sites. The department says the move is being made
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department this week 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
Michigan Gas Utilities is warning customers about an increase in home heating prices coming this winter. Spokesperson Matt Cullen tells WSJM News there’s a general increase in the price of natural gas. “The daily average price for
Lake Michigan College this week announced the return of cross country to its athletics programs. It’s been more than 40 years since LMC had cross country, and Athletic Director Melissa Grau told WSJM News the talks about
From the Associated Press — A federal lawsuit has been filed against a northern Michigan county and jail officials alleging that a 20-year-old inmate was denied access to prescribed medication to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms. The suit
kali9/iStock (ARLINGTON, Va.) — Numerous police departments in Northern Virginia say the public can expect to see expanded police presence at shopping malls, public centers and gatherings over the Halloween weekend in response to a potential threat.
A longtime Whirlpool spokesperson is retiring. Whirlpool Corporation Global Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs Jeff Noel will step down in mid-2022. He will be replaced by Whirlpool Vice President of Global Product Organization Pamela Klyn.
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
