Michigan’s average gas price is down 17¢ in the past week to $3.64 a gallon. Triple-A Michigan says Jackson’s $3.80 is the highest, while metro Detroit’s $3.46 is the lowest price in the state. A 15-gallon fill
ABC News Kim Kardashian is breaking her silence on Balenciaga’s recent ad scandal. “I have been quiet for the past few days, not because I haven’t been disgusted and outraged by the recent Balenciaga campaigns, but because
We’re expected to learn more today about the alleged actions of school leaders before and after the Oxford High School shooting that left four students dead. Attorney for the former school board members, Bill Seikaly, say they
More growth in the cannabis industry for Michigan as another company will soon be moving into the state. Stone Road is a California-based company with sustainably-grown cannabis products. Lex Corwin, its founder and CEO, says Michigan offers
With the cost of a four-year college education approaching six figures at some institutions, many students are looking at apprenticeships to train for a career. A program in the Kalamazoo Public Schools is aimed at putting students
A fire at the Cornerstone Adult Foster Care facility in Bangor is under investigation. South Haven Area Emergency Services responded Saturday morning around 9 to the blaze in a room. A Bangor police officer put out the
A Saturday afternoon crash on M-40 in Allegan County has claimed the life of a Plainwell-area woman. County sheriff’s deputies say she was headed north when she went into the southbound lanes, then went off the road
Indiana Michigan Power is planning an open house for next month to tell Berrien County residents about a new transmission line project between Bridgman and Buchanan. Spokesperson Corey Ohlenkamp tells us the company is investing $62 million
A major new housing and trail development is planned in Bridgman. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber President Arthur Havlicek tells us the city council was told Monday about plans by developer Lannert Group for the 25-acre site on
Getting in the holiday spirit is easy when you visit downtown St. Joseph during November and December. Festive events invite the Southwest Michigan community to celebrate the season. Light up the Bluff kicks off Merry & Bright
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging (RIV AAA), in partnership with Trualta, are honoring family caregivers for National Family Caregiver Month. Each November, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Caregiver Action Network (CAN), Trualta, Region IV
Berrien County 911 Dispatch is working to fill some remaining vacancies after a year of post-pandemic staffing shortages. Berrien County 911 Administrator Caitlin Sampsell tells us they have been getting more applications lately, but they still have
The Curious Kids Museum is seeking to acquire ownership of its building in downtown St. Joseph. Speaking to St. Joseph City Commissioners this past week, museum Director Lori Marciniak said as the museum looks at repairs needed
The Krasl Art Center has announced its board of directors for the upcoming year. The Krasl told us more: Krasl Art Center (KAC) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for the upcoming year as well
The sights and sounds of the holidays will take over downtown Bridgman during Holiday Village on Saturday, December 10th. The event, which is organized and orchestrated by the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance (CGA), an
Anyone can search through Berrien County property records with a new website launched by the Berrien County Register of Deeds office. Register of Deeds Lora Freehling tells us the new service is in addition to the records
St. Joseph’s new assistant city manager is settling into the position after about a week on the job. City commissioners hired Emily Hackworth this month and she was introduced to the public at a commission meeting Monday.
A beloved breakfast spot downtown St. Joseph is set to return before the end of the year. Thornton’s Home Town Café, 613 Pleasant Street, has been sold, according to a post on its Facebook page. New owners
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital and Corewell Health Niles Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center and Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital, have achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction recognizes Corewell
iShootPhotosLLC/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A guest aboard a Carnival cruise ship has been rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after being reported missing around noon on Thursday. The missing guest, according to a representative with Carnival
A national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor found one in seven parents are not talking to their kids’ primary care doctor about vaccines. However, poll director Sarah Clark says you should have that
A group of Stevensville business owners has teamed up to offer a Small Business Saturday event this weekend. Watermark Brewing Company’s Chris Mason tells us ten downtown businesses have pooled resources for a Stevensville Staycation coupon offer.
Michelle Franzen/ABC News (DARIAN, CONNECTICUT) — Susan and Ted Holmes opened up their home to Liudmyla and Volodya Stepnyk and their three children, Yulia, Dmytro and Veronika, under the Biden administration’s “Uniting for Ukraine” resettlement program. The
Michigan is one of six applicants to receive funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for conservation and connectivity work on rivers and streams in 14 counties. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced this week
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos announced today a donation of 1,000 food boxes to those in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Each Thanksgiving food box includes a Smoked Ham, Idaho Mashed
As Michigan prepares to give thanks this week, you can expect to pay more to put that holiday meal on the table, about 14% more compared to last year. Midwest Independent Retailers Association President Ed Weglarz says
City of Chesapeake (CHESAPEAKE, Va.) — Six people were gunned down in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia. Survivors said the gunman walked into a break room and opened fire on Tuesday night. The
The night before Thanksgiving is known nationwide as the biggest bar night of the year, which means police are cracking down on those who plan to drink and drive. Lieutenant Keith Harper of the Rochester Hills Police
By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com Local health care worker and mother of four boys Jennifer Stormont had plans to attend nursing school at Southwestern Michigan College this fall, but her life was turned upside down by a breast
From the Associated Press — State charges have been filed against seven Michigan State football players stemming from a melee in Michigan Stadium’s tunnel last month. A statement from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office says the most
