The Blossomtime Festival has announced it’s partnering with the American Red Cross for the Spring into Life Blood Drive. The American Red Cross Blood drive will take place at the Shadowland Ball in St Joseph on Monday
The Michigan House approved several spending bills this week, including legislation providing record funding for public education. State Representative Brad Paquette of Berrien Springs took to the House floor to promote the bills that came out of
Michigan State Police out of the Paw Paw post patrolled Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties looking for violators of Michigan’s Move Over Law on Friday. It was the 22nd anniversary of Trooper Rick Johnson’s line of duty
Members of the Rotary Club of South Haven are supporting humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine. The Rotary tells us Rotary International, through its Foundation, encouraged its clubs worldwide to take up an effort to raise funds that will
Opening for its sixth season on May 22 will be the Bridgman Open Air Market. The market operates on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the United Federal Credit Union at
Michigan Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow says the Senate is set to vote on legislation protecting a woman’s right to abortion. That comes in light of the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v.
Several groups are coming together to advocate for the MI Affordable, Healthy Homes proposal. The initiative calls for more affordable housing for low and middle income residents. Bob Sutherland, President of Cherry Republic, was there and told
Over 12,500 pounds of empty water bottles have been recycled through a recycling program at Benton Harbor High School as part of the state of Michigan water giveaway due to the city’s lead water crisis. Five trailers
If you like flowers, you may want to make a trip to Holland. Tulip Time kicks off on Saturday and there are four and a half million tulips throughout the city for nine day festival. “We have
A child abuse registry will be created in Michigan now that Governor Whitmer has signed Wyatt’s Law. The law will create an electronic case management system with a record of confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect
AAA of Michigan has released the results of a survey that looks at what car buyers consider important when they make their purchases. AAA says better fuel efficiency and more driver assist safety features have been found
A Michigan House committee heard testimony Thursday about a school safety bill that would revise the school code to cooperate with local law enforcement in the event of something like a school threat. Sponsor state Representative Mike
Legislation in the U.S. House seeks to help non-profits have a better relationship with the federal government. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022 aims to improve access to
Alex Kotlowitz, author of The Other Side of The River, spoke in Benton Harbor Thursday night. More below:
A fundraiser will be held this month for a Bridgman teen battling cancer. 15-year-old Allee Bauer has cancer in the soft tissue that surrounds her femur. Her aunt, Darcy White, tells WSJM News Allee broke her leg
The Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail and the Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail are excited to hold the 35th annual Trailblazer event this Saturday. Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail Chair Jeff Green tells WSJM News
New and more detailed maps of Michigan’s legislative districts have been released by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commission’s Rebecca Szetela said during a Thursday meeting with reporters these maps can be printed and searched
The non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has acquired an ownership position in the City Center Lofts in Benton Harbor. Cressy Commercial Real Estate says the Pokagons are investing in the two-story, 20,000 square
From the Associated Press — Experts say the 2020 failure of two dams on a Michigan river was “foreseeable and preventable.” A five-member panel appointed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released a report Wednesday. It says
The state of Michigan announced a new program designed to increase access to financial services for under served Michiganders. The new initiative offers low-cost bank accounts for Michiganders who are unbanked or underbanked. Anita Fox is director
The United Way of Southwest Michigan has recognized community contributions with its annual Celebration awards. The United Way tells us more: “This past year—a year full of challenges for so many—we nonetheless had another successful annual campaign,
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island opens for the season tomorrow. David Jurcak is president of operations for the hotel. “Huge excitement, not only for us, but across the island,” says Jurcak. “You see more businesses and
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says 18,945 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week. There were 62 people who died from the virus. A total of 36,064 Michiganders have died from
A draft opinion that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision is reverberating in political battleground Michigan. The state has a pre-Roe abortion ban that may take effect
Coming back to Buchanan this year is the Summer Concert Series. Ashley Regal with Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce tells WSJM News they offer free concerts at The Common every summer and they always attract a good
Lake Michigan College has honored Spectrum Health Lakeland CEO Loren Hamel with its highest honor, the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Hamel received it at LMC’s commencement May 1. College Board of Trustees Secretary Mary
Congressman Fred Upton is urging Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to promote more domestic production of nuclear fuel and to support the construction of new nuclear power plants in the United States. He and House Energy and Commerce
A water resource fair will be held in Benton Harbor next week. Michigan EGLE environmental justice advocate Regina Strong tells WSJM News it will be a chance for residents to learn more about what’s available to help
Paw Paw Public Schools will be seeing some improvements now that voters have approved a bonding proposal on the ballot Tuesday. Superintendent Rick Reo tells WSJM News the district had two proposals on the ballot, one that
The language of three recall petitions targeting two city officials in New Buffalo has been approved by the Berrien County Election Commission. The Berrien County Clerk’s office tells us the petitions seek the recall of Mayor John
