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We can expect a recession in 2023, but it should be a mild one. That’s the forecast from University of Michigan economist Gabe Ehrlich, who says a recession is likely to help fight inflation. “That is why

Berrien County Animal Control has had a busy year. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, shelter manager Ashley Herr said the office has taken in hundreds of dogs. People want to give them homes.

From the Associated Press — General Motors expects its portfolio of electric vehicles to turn a profit in North America by 2025. That will come as it boosts battery and assembly plant capacity to build over 1

A local nonprofit is clearing the air in the wake of what it is calling an ‘unfounded’ attack on the organization. The OutCenter of Southwest Michigan has postponed a LGBTQ+ youth meetup in Niles this week after

Newly-elected Fifth District Congressman Tim Walberg says he plans to make himself available to Berrien County residents now that he’ll be representing us in Washington. He grew up in the Chicago area and used to play at

Benton Harbor residents are being urged to take advantage of a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services program offering free home lead testing and abatement services as the effort to replace lead water lines in the

The Berrien County Health Department is urging everyone to get a flu shot now that flu season is fully here. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells us they are anticipating an active flu season this year.

By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com A closed southwest Michigan port is officially on the path to reopening. St. Joseph Harbormaster Michael Moran announced Thursday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved an emergency dredge project to

A lawsuit has been filed against Chicago’s Navy Pier by the family of eight-year-old George Brewer of Grand Rapids because employees did not connect him to a safety rope when he was using a climbing wall in

Hunters across Michigan are officially into firearm deer season, but with a twist. A new law is in place for when someone bags a deer, giving them 72 hours to report it online. Those who don’t risk

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has zero desire to become President. She tells the Detroit Free Press she will serve as governor for the next four years and “the lure of Washington DC has not been something

From the Associated Press — The election to fill a city council seat in a Michigan town has been settled by drawing two pieces of paper from a bowl, days after a 616-616 tie. The new council

The Leadership Accelerator Program at Lake Michigan College is accepting applications for the Leadership Accelerator Academy scheduled to begin next month. LMC says the professional development program was founded in 2015 by leaders from non-profit groups at

– Submitted by Region of Three Oaks Museum The Region of Three Oaks Museum (TROTOM) will host an afternoon with John Hancock on November 26 from 3-8 p.m. at the Three Oaks Heritage Hall, 8 E. Linden

Brookview Montessori School in Benton Harbor is working to find classrooms for displaced students after a structural issue was found at its building at 501 Zollar Drive during routine inspections. Director Larry Schanker tells us deterioration was

– Submitted by SMC Stacey Laubach was the flight nurse on the Memorial MedFlight helicopter which landed behind Southwestern Michigan College’s Dale A. Lyons Building Nov. 11 in response to a mock crash for Nursing and Criminal

Nearly 200 illegal guns have been taken off the street in the latest crackdown of the state’s Operation Safe Neighborhoods program. Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week provided an update on the number of illegal guns taken off

– Submitted by I&M Tis the season to be jolly – and to be particularly aware of scammers. Today, Nov. 16, is Utility Scam Awareness Day. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) joins with other utilities across the nation

– Submitted BOSS Services has announced the launch of their annual Heartwarming Holiday Giveaway. Once again this year, the local home services company will be surprising two deserving residents with brand new, fully-installed furnaces. From now until

With the initial lake-effect snowstorm causing over 6,500 outages across the area this morning, Indiana Michigan Power crews acted quickly to restore about 90 percent of the outages by 2 p.m. There are still about 600 outages

Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey says someone other than former President Trump needs to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024. He says Trump was “pretty aggressive in endorsing candidates across the country, but he didn’t

A new report has been issued by the Debt Collection Work Group, a committee formed to ensure that debt collections can be more effectively navigated through the courts and, when appropriate, address debt collection cases without the

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says 12,860 people have tested positive in the past week for COVID-19. There were 123 deaths from the virus in the past week. The state has had 39,697 people

As the Lakeshore Public School District prepares for a potential bond proposal to make comprehensive upgrades throughout the district, they first sought the input of the community through several public forums. On Monday, the district’s school board

Public comments are now being taken on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources five-year Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, or SCORP. DNR spokesperson John Pepin tells us the SCORP is a comprehensive recreation plan that accounts for

With Black Friday next week, St. Joseph Today is reminding everyone of a shopping opportunity with a more local flavor. It’s Small Business Saturday, next Saturday. Joe Today’s Amy Zapal says you’ll be able to find gifts

More than 1.7 million Michiganders will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving next week. AAA of Michigan spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells us the latest survey finds there will be about 34,000 more travelers on the road