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In this week’s WSJM Week in Review, for November 4, 2016, the final report from the July courthouse shooting is released, a date for Mercy Hospital’s demolition is set, and more.

The former Mercy Hospital building in Benton Harbor will soon be no more. Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski tells us demolition starts Monday, and it should be finished within a few weeks. Witkowski tells WSJM News it’s a shame

A report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy this week concluded there’s no evidence that the Pure Michigan tourism campaign is worth the money, but if you ask local tourism leaders, they’ll tell you otherwise. Millicent

Voting has opened in the sixth annual Celebrated Service Awards. The awards are handed out each year by Celebration Cinema to recognize businesses in each of its service areas that give their customers the best treatment. In the Benton Harbor-St.

A Marcellus man is facing several charges after police say he caused a crash south of Lawton Friday night that led to a semi spilling corn all over M-40. It happened around 10:35 p.m. just north of County

This is the weekend to fall back. Come 2 a.m. Sunday, don’t forget to turn your clocks back by one hour, as it is the end of Daylight Savings time. Emergency preparedness experts also say the time

Grand Rapids Police are deploying more patrol units and plainclothes officers in targeted areas of the city this weekend as it reacts to an increase in gun violence over the last two months. Chief David Rahinsky said Friday the

Amtrak’s Wolverine line is back up to full service now that some maintenance work on tracks in Calhoun and Jackson counties has been finished. Spokesperson Marc Magliari tells WSJM News it was a busy construction season. “We and

It’s the change of the season on Mackinac Island. The island just wrapped up the season, and the Grand Hotel said goodbye to its last guest earlier this week, according to hotel president and owner Dan Musser.

Today brings a special sale to benefit the Al-Van Humane Society in South Haven. The organization’s Kyah Culp tells WSJM News they’re selling toys that ought to appeal to your sense of nostalgia. “They are vintage collectible toys from all kinds

The tree-killing emerald ash borer has made its way to Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. Contractors working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture placed 122 traps this year in five U.P. counties where the ash borer wasn’t known to

With winter almost here, Michigan State Police say now is a good time to get prepared for cold weather emergencies. The MSP office of emergency preparedness tells us it’s a good idea to set aside a kit

Regardless of who wins the presidential election, Congressman Fred Upton says lawmakers are going to have to work with that person. The big day is next Tuesday, and come January, either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will

Three people are facing charges after South Haven police this week got a report of someone chasing others around with a knife. The call came in around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, and when police went out to the

The Berrien County Health Department is working with the state on making sure no recalled strawberries remain on store shelves. The frozen strawberries have been found to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Guy Miller, with the county

A man is facing charges after police say he intentionally struck two women on horseback with a vehicle in Cass County. The prosecutor’s office says 32-year-old Adam Robert Biek faces assault with intent to do great bodily

A South Haven man has been charged with murder in the death of a man reported missing this summer. The South Haven Police Department says 39-year-old Matthew Morin was reported missing on July 9, and his body

Public housing residents in Traverse City have removed campaign signs after officials threatened to evict them. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sent a letter to the Traverse City Housing Commission, calling the eviction notices “heartless.” Michael

Mackinac Island’s oldest and longest-running ferry boat company is leaving the passenger business and selling its boats to a competitor. The Detroit Free Press reports that the financially-struggling Arnold Transit Company is preparing to halt all passenger

The fight over selfies at Michigan voting booths appears to be over for now. A federal appeals court said Thursday it won’t revisit the decision of one of its three-judge panels. A federal judge in Grand Rapids had signed

In this week’s WSJM Week in Review, for November 4, 2016, the final report from the July courthouse shooting is released, a date for Mercy Hospital’s demolition is set, and more.

Voters are being reminded of the rules they need to follow when they head to the polls next Tuesday. Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says the ballot selfie ban remains in effect, so don’t take any

The Van Buren County United Way will collect food for local pantries this Saturday with its annual Stuff the Bus drive. The organization’s Vera Tanier-Sebree tells WSJM News they hold the event each fall to help out.

Veterans Day is next Friday, and the American Legion in Buchanan has some special events planned throughout the week. The legion’s Bob Blaylock tells WSJM News they’re inviting in some guests to talk about combat tracking in

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department’s Victims Services Unit has received an award. It’s been named the Victims Services Unit of the Year by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. The Berrien County VCU has been around for seven years

A report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy this week concluded there’s no evidence that the Pure Michigan tourism campaign is worth the money, but if you ask local tourism leaders, they’ll tell you otherwise. Millicent

Everything’s clear at Middle High School in Three Oaks after a threatening note was found in a bathroom Thursday. The building was evacuated while police were called in to check the place out. The school district sent

This has been a great week for fans of the Chicago Cubs, and there were plenty to be found Wednesday night at the Getaway Cubbie Bar in Bridgman. The Cub-themed bar and grill was packed as the Cubs

The candidates vying for the 6th district’s congressional seat have finally squared off in their only scheduled debate. They got together in Kalamazoo this week and made their case for voters. Incumbent Congressman Fred Upton said experience

Chicago plans to honor its World Series champion Cubs with a parade and rally on Friday. The celebration will start about 10 a.m. when the team leaves Wrigley Field and heads for downtown Chicago. The official parade is