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Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a contract for the construction of a new pavilion at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. The first pavilion was constructed with grant funds to house the farmers market. During a

More than 70 professionals will be hosting tables at the sixth annual Career Night at St. Joseph High School, presented by the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club. It happens this Thursday, February 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in

From the Associated Press — The manager of a juvenile detention center says she would have concerns if a 15-year-old charged with killing four fellow students in his Michigan high school were incarcerated at her facility. Children’s

Congressman Fred Upton has signaled he could be running for another term in Washington, this time in Michigan’s new Fourth District. His campaign has released an ad simply titled “Record.” In it, Upton talks about “common sense

State Senator Kim LaSata has announced the 2022 edition of her Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament. She says in a promotional video the tournament is a chance for schools in her district to demonstrate their pride. “I can’t

A grant has been awarded to the Berrien Community Foundation for it to help efforts in the community to reduce vaccine hesitancy. President Lisa Cripps-Downey tells WSJM News local organizations can reach out to the BCF to

A job fair will be held this week by the city of Benton Harbor as it seeks to find workers who can help with the replacement of lead water lines around the community and do related work.

Congressman Fred Upton says the United States must continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression “through knee-buckling economic sanctions targeting Putin and his cronies, including cutting off Russia from the international banking system.” In

Arraignment has been held for the suspect in a 1987 murder in Niles. The Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office says 67-year-old Patrick Wayne Gilham of South Bend was in court Tuesday and bond was set at $500,000 with

From the Associated Press — Roy Levy Williams, a former auto executive who also worked for three Michigan governors, has died at his suburban Detroit home. He was 83. Williams’ family says Monday in a release that

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing important reminders as many Michiganders face weather-related damage and repairs. Last week, ice jams caused flooding in some communities and heavy snowfall contributed to accidents, while forecasted heavy rains prompted

Three special events will be returning to South Haven this summer. The City Council has approved the South Haven Steelheaders Fishing Tournament for May 13th through the 15th at the South Marina. A drive-through weigh-in station and

South Bend International Airport has gotten a couple of advanced Computed Tomography checkpoint scanners. The airport says they will provide 3D imaging at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint. The TSA says the new system applies sophisticated algorithms

There will be a community-wide Easter egg hunt in Benton Harbor in April. Neighbors Organizing Against Racism says the event will be April 16 at Union Park starting at 1 p.m. It’s the second year for the

From the Associated Press — Consumers Energy plans to add 200 new electric vehicle charging stations – including 100 fast chargers – across Michigan by the end of the year. The Jackson-based utility says Monday that the

From the Associated Press — A Michigan woman soon will celebrate a milestone birthday. How old? Well, look at her decorative upper arm. Gloria Weberg has “NY NY 1922” tattooed on her left arm, the year and

A Niles woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a hit and run on Sunday. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says 911 was called shortly after 4:40 a.m. and deputies were sent to the

Governor Whitmer is starting a tour to hold roundtable discussions on her proposal to repeal Michigan’s retirement tax. She met with retirees in Bay City yesterday afternoon to talk about how they would be impacted. The tax

Michigan’s average gas price is up 2¢ in the past week. Triple-A Michigan says the average is now $3.37 a gallon, up 73¢ in the past year. The highest prices are in Marquette at $3.47, while Jackson,

Michigan farmers say the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new, billion-dollar investment in projects by “climate-smart” farmers, ranchers and forest landowners will make a big difference in the fight to protect the environment. The program, Partnerships for Climate-Smart

It’s pothole season, but what happened to the calls to fix the roads? Lance Binoniemi is the vice president of government affairs for the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. He told Michigan News Network this week the

A hearing has been held on Congressman Fred Upton’s Cures 2.0 legislation, the follow up to his 2016 21st Century Cures bill designed to speed up the development of new drugs and other medical treatments. He told

Inflation isn’t just affecting prices at the grocery store and gas pump, it’s resulted in road construction being more expensive. St. Joseph City Commissioners this week approved an amendment to the budget for a resurfacing project on

Low income Michigan residents could qualify for free home weatherization services through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The agency’s Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity Director Kris Schoenow tells WSJM News federal funds

Some of Michigan’s waterways are about to get some financial support. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has received a one-time $1 billion investment from the federal infrastructure package. It’s the single-largest investment in the Great Lakes’ history.

Legislation has been introduced in Lansing to allow speed cameras in road construction zones. Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association Vice President Rob Coppersmith tells WSJM News his group backs the legislation. He says there were 14 work

Lake Michigan College has announced the new LMC Promise, a way for anyone in district up to age 24 to earn an associate degree and then some, all free of tuition. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke told WSJM

You can find a yeti at Tiscornia Beach in St. Joseph this weekend. City Recreation Manager Carrie Ogonowski told WSJM News this week while most people don’t think of heading to Tiscornia in the winter, it’s exactly

Legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel seeks to clarify Michigan’s law regarding non-lethal self-defense options. She says the bill modifies the definition of “self-defense spray or foam device” to include a device capable of carrying, and ejecting,