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BH Seeks Garbage Hauler

Bids for garbage collection services are being sought by the city of Benton Harbor. The city this week put out a request for bids, or an RFP, looking for a trash hauler. That’s following last month’s problem

South Haven City Council Reviews Busy 2019

The South Haven City Council spent part of its meeting on Monday night reviewing its accomplishments in 2019. City Manager Brian Dissette tells WSJM News housing development was the top priority. Accomplishments on that front have included

Health Officials: Time For A Flu Shot

It is time to get your flu vaccine. So says the Berrien County Health Department. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News it’s not too late. “Usually, we see flu seasons peak between December and February, but it

Police Look For Missing Woman, Man

Police are looking for a missing Benton Harbor woman after investigating a shooting on Monday. The Benton Township Police Department says officers were called to a home in the 300 block of South Crystal in Benton Harbor

Whitmer: No Progress On Budget

From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer says no progress was made on resolving a budget impasse over the Legislature’s multi-week break, and critical comments directed at her by a top Republican leader were a “disservice”

Missing Children Poster Contest Underway

Fifth grade students from all across Michigan are invited to enter the 2020 Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. Michigan State Police Missing Children’s Clearinghouse analyst Jolene Hardesty tells WSJM News there are around 800 missing kids in

Three Officers Shot In Kalamazoo County

An intruder shot and wounded three police officers at a Kalamazoo County home, and the body of a homeowner who had been taken hostage was found inside. Sheriff Richard Fuller says his deputies responded along with the