From the Associated Press — Michigan must serve kosher meat, dairy and cheesecake to prisoners observing the Jewish Sabbath and holidays. An appeals court this week affirmed a decision by a federal judge in Detroit. Two men
The Berrien County Road Department and the Cass County Road Commission have teamed up to improve local roads. The Berrien County Road Department tells us they’ve embraced cooperation by working on a prime and double sealcoating project
A survey has been launched by the Buchanan Area Recreation Board as it works on a joint parks and recreation plan for Buchanan City and Township. The board says the plan will lay out a five year
Lazy Ballerina Winery in St. Joseph is moving its tasting room to a new location that’s just a few doors down from its current location. The St. Joseph City Commission signed off on the move this past
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating after a body was found in an alley on Saturday. It says officers were sent to the 100 Block of Parker Street for a welfare check of a
Lake Michigan College is marking its 75th anniversary this year. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM News the celebration kicked off this fall with a Drive-In Beach Bash in The Mendel Center parking lot and employee and
Senior Services of Van Buren County has launched a capital campaign to raise funds for the renovation of the former Village Market in South Haven so it can be turned into a new senior center. Campaign chair
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety has received the 2021 Leland Gayheart Prevention Award. It says Leland Gayheart was a 23-year-old firefighter who lost his life due to a burn injury in 1991. As a tribute,
Spectrum Health Lakeland is working with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department to hold a drug takeback day this month. The hospital says it will be a chance for the community to dispose of unneeded prescription drugs in
The Covert Township Police Department is looking for a suspect in a Thursday night shooting death. It’s asking for the public’s help finding 26-year-old Kadeem Adrian Wynter, also known as Reco. He’s described as a Black male,
From the Associated Press — The elimination of the so-called “tampon tax” in Michigan is gaining traction after multiple introductions over the last five years. The state House advanced legislation with bipartisan support Thursday to eliminate the
As the weather cools down, Indiana Michigan Power is reminding everyone of things they can do to save themselves money on energy. Spokesperson Tracy Warner tells WSJM News you can start by having your furnace inspected and
The South Haven Chamber of Commerce has honored Mid-West Family’s own Paul Layendecker with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Paul received the honor Thursday night at the chamber’s annual awards dinner as more than 200 chamber members gave
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert to Benton Harbor residents about bottled water and price gouging. The attorney general’s office told us more: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing this warning to
Lake Michigan College and LMC Votes are planning a lunch and learn event for this month to mark Constitution Day. LMC says students will discuss the 26th Amendment on Wednesday, October 27 at the Todd Center on
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation from state Senator Kim LaSata to ease some of the rules for auto dealerships. LaSata’s office tells us the bill concerns the hours that Class A and B dealerships are required
A Niles man is facing charges after police say he shot a Michigan State Police trooper this month. Berrien County Prosecutor Steve Pierangeli says 24-year-old Isaac Ntabaazi is charged with assault with intent to murder, carrying a
From the Associated Press — Four corrections officers in western Michigan have been ordered to stand trial in the 2019 death of a jail inmate who suffered multiple seizures while in a cell. Muskegon County sheriff’s Sergeant
From the Associated Press — A suburban Detroit woman has been ordered to find another home for her four African caracals after one of the wild cats spent hours on the loose this week. Royal Oak police
Covert Township police are investigating a murder. 43-year-old Levar Coleman of Covert was shot in the chest during an argument around 8:15 Thursday night at a Marathon gas station on M-140 and died after being taken to
Four Van Buren County Central Dispatch employees are being honored for their work on August 20 when a teenager shot and killed a man, wounded his wife, and then took his own life on the south pier
Remains of a missing 17-year-old are believed to have been found in Hastings Township. A shallow grave was found by Michigan State Police and Hastings police on property based on a witness statement. Lane Roslund’s remains are
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is proposing an exterior firewood quarantine to prevent the introduction of unwanted plant pests and diseases into Michigan. The department says public comments need to be made by November
Berrien Springs will receive a loan from the USDA to replace more than a mile of watermain along with the associated hydrants, valves, water services, and more. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said the over $1.3 million loan
“Every person in the state of Michigan deserves access to clean and safe drinking water,” says Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist. “And every community deserves lead-free pipes. We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that
From the Associated Press — Beleaguered business owners and families separated by COVID-19 are celebrating after the Biden administration says it will reopen U.S. land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze. Travel across
Lake Michigan College is marking its 75th anniversary this year. LMC President Trevor Kubatzke tells WSJM News the celebration kicked off this fall with a Drive-In Beach Bash in The Mendel Center parking lot and employee and
Things aren’t looking good for an infrastructure package in Congress. Congressman Fred Upton tells us a vote on a bipartisan package already approved by the Senate was delayed over and over again in the House as some
United Federal Credit Union and St. Joseph Public Schools are teaming up for a series of presentations this month on inclusion and diversity. UFCU Community President Rick Dyer tells WSJM News national business motivational speaker Dr. Adolph
A new building side mural has been unveiled in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News the organization worked with Silver Harbor Brewing Company to secure a mural featuring apple blossoms on the
