St. Joseph High School will hold a socially distanced graduation ceremony this weekend. St. Joseph Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Bruce tells WSJM News they’re gathering at Dickinson Stadium Sunday at 6 p.m. for a drive-in graduation. “The
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to strike down Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency actions, arguing any such orders she issued after April 30 were illegal. Center Vice President for Legal Affairs
Michigan is reporting 523 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 75,248 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported six
From the Associated Press — The man who painted a mural of an American Indian at a school gym in 1975 says he’s willing to cover it up if the western Michigan district drops the Indians nickname.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Michigan real estate industry is experiencing a strong sellers market. Inventory is extremely low and home prices are on the rise. Frank Tarala, president of Realcomp, told Michigan News Network this week
Lake Michigan College has named former Aurora University assistant Rickey Hampton as the Red Hawk’s head men’s basketball coach. Meanwhile, Ray Kimball, whose career includes stints at both Grand Rapids and Lansing Community Colleges, has been named
A Benton Harbor man is dead following a crash in Niles Township early Wednesday morning. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were sent to St. Joseph Valley Parkway shortly before 3 a.m. on a report of
The Benton Township Police Department is investigating a murder at a gas station late on Tuesday. It says officers were called to the Phillips 66 gas station at 1117 Pipestone shortly after 11 p.m. on a report
There’s an effort in Congress to protect Social Security benefits from the economic impact of COVID-19. Generally, payroll taxes pay out benefits to the nation’s retirees. But with millions of Americans out of work, Congressman Dan Kildee
Late night disturbances in Benton Harbor have gotten the attention of local leaders. During a meeting of the Benton Harbor City Commission this week, a resident complained about groups of young people blaring music, shooting off firecrackers,
The Southwestern Michigan Association of realtors is hosting a community blood drive this week with the American Red Cross. Set for Wednesday, the event is intended to help the Red Cross overcome a massive drop in blood
A new report looks at the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, predicting a 32% increase in suicides in the coming year if something isn’t done to help those who are struggling. Pine Rest Christian Mental
A man who robbed a bank in Three Oaks last year has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Grand Rapids says David Wilson Floyd, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana, went into
Congressman Fred Upton is encouraged by what he heard from drug maker Pfizer during committee testimony on Tuesday. He tells WSJM News the Kalamazoo-based company is working on a vaccine for COVID-19, and it’s going well. “They’re
If you were anywhere along John Beers Road on Tuesday afternoon, you may have seen a “super load,” as it’s being called, transported through the area. The Berrien County Road Department says large pieces of equipment bound
From the Associated Press — Abortion opponents say they’re dropping a petition drive to prohibit a second-trimester procedure in Michigan. State election officials said the campaign didn’t produce enough valid signatures. Right to Life of Michigan says
From the Associated Press — Dozens of people squatted, thrusted and lunged on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol. It was a workout intended to highlight the plight of gyms that have been closed for months under
The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association will host a training session this week on de-escalating high stress situations. The association’s Amanda Smith tells WSJM News hospitality industry workers, especially those at restaurants, have found themselves in extraordinary
No one is hurt following a house fire in Allegan County’s Casco Township on Monday. South Haven Area Emergency Services says it responded to the blaze at 143 Blue Star Highway around 8:45 p.m. The homeowner had
Michigan is reporting 573 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 74,725 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported nine
Keeping yourself healthy and safe in hot weather is important to remember in weather like this summer’s. Dr. Tom Waters, an emergency department physician at Cleveland Clinic, says a heat emergency is most common when temperatures rise
A lot of things have seen a spike in popularity in recent months because of COVID-19 as people are kept from doing their usual activities. For example, more people are riding bicycles than ever. Matt Penniman is
The Berrien County Youth Fair may not be happening this year, but you’ll still be able to see the grandstand shows that had been planned, only in 2021. The youth fair says after the decision to postpone
Maintenance work on some Amtrak railroad crossings will begin this week in the Galien area, meaning those crossings will be closed to traffic. The Berrien County Road Department says the Cleveland Avenue Amtrak railroad crossing in the
The Michigan Department of Transportation is inviting Paw Paw area residents to an online discussion it’s going to host about an upcoming road project. It’s reconstructing the I-94 interchange at M-40 in Paw Paw. MDOT is seeking
The Berrien County Road Department says a shipment of large components for a Cass County gas plant will come through the area on Tuesday. The equipment will take up the entirety of John Beers Road as it
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is teaming up with other United Way organizations from around the state for a campaign to tell the story about what they’ve been doing to help their communities during the COVID-19
Lakeshore Public Schools Superintendent Phil Freeman says it’s been all-clear at the district when it comes to additional COVID-19 cases among football players. One player tested positive a day or two after attending a workout on July
From the Associated Press — A northern Michigan restaurant lost thousands of dollars in sales after a busboy said he had COVID-19, but the employee simply wanted a day off and lied. David Hritco is manager of
Cornerstone Alliance continues to work with southwest Michigan businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, helping them to apply for assistance. Cornerstone Vice President of Communications Christina Frank tells WSJM News even before the pandemic shut everything down,
