Major water and sewer work continues in St. Joseph as city commissioners approved a $1.1 million engineering contract Monday for a project at the water treatment plant. City Manager John Hodgson tells WSJM News they’re replacing the
A project to upgrade a local high school’s athletic facilities is rounding first base. The St. Joseph School Board on Monday took the next step toward a complete overhaul of the high school baseball and softball fields
After a delay, dredging could begin in St. Joseph Tuesday. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced last week dredging would begin soon in St. Joseph and then move on to South Haven this week. However, St.
There will be a Democrat on the November ballot running against Congressman Bill Huizenga after all. Holland resident Joseph Alfonso has been able to get on the ballot with a write-in campaign in the primary. The Board
The new athletics facility at Southwestern Michigan College has had its grand opening with a dedication held last week. SMC President Joe Odenwald tells WSJM News the 1st Source Bank Fieldhouse features a court, video scoreboards, new
The Bridgman Corridor Improvement Authority is seeking to spruce up a downtown courtyard with some art. It’s applied to the Michigan Municipal League Foundation for a $5,000 Bridge Builders Main Street Microgrant that would pay for the
The ground has been broken and earth is moving at the future site of Aldi in the Stevensville. The new store will be located in between Tractor Supply Co. and the Hampton Inn at 5110 Red Arrow
A group of southwest Michigan musicians has written an ode to the old Shadowland Ballroom and Silver Beach Amusement Park in St. Joseph. The Mystery Forest Band, consisting of southwest Michigan natives Rich Oberheu, Michael Roberts and
Texas Corral will open at 3 p.m. today on Red Arrow Highway in Stevensville. The restaurant closed on Pipestone in Benton Harbor in 2020 due to a dispute between the building’s owner and the Indiana-based restaurant chain.
Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 24-year-old Florida man on several charges after he tried to outrun police on a motorcycle. A deputy tried to pull him over in the 15-thousand block of 52½ Street
A 24-year-old man from Mexico has been killed in a car crash in Van Buren County. The sheriff’s office says he was found dead Saturday evening just before 5:30 in the 58-thousand block of 55th Street in
The Tri State Regatta will sail into St. Joseph on September 3, and the St. Joseph River Yacht Club will celebrate with the annual Tri-State Regatta Party. Club manager Ray Mays tells us everything starts with breakfast
The Berrien County Health Department will host some free Narcan training sessions this month. Narcan is a nasal spray that can save the life of someone having an opioid overdose. The health department’s Lisa Peeples-Hurst tells WSJM
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are preparing for the next phase of work on the city’s new master plan. Planning Week was held in June with workshops including the Planning Commission and residents, and all of those presentations
An expansion is coming to a popular Bridgman bar and restaurant. Lake Street Eats co-owner Mike Carlson told WSJM News this week they’re adding about 1,700 square feet to occupy the entire building, and they’re installing a
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released its Tobacco Free Report Card for Michigan Colleges and Universities, finding there is some room for improvement when it comes to preventing students from smoking. Department public
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is conducting extra patrols for the rest of the month as part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Sheriff Paul Bailey says the department wants to keep the
There’s a new director coming to the Bridgman Public Library. The library board of trustees has voted to hire Sarah Skinner for the position. She currently works for the Niles District Library, where she’s served in a
With a new school year approaching, the Berrien County Health Department has given parents a back to school checklist that goes beyond classroom supplies. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells WSJM News you need more than
The next round of recreation projects to be undertaken by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will be done using $108 million in federal ARPA funds. DNR Parks Director Ron Olson tells WSJM News the governor proposed
A parks and recreation master plan is being developed for the New Buffalo area. The New Buffalo Area Recreational Authority is a partnership between the City of New Buffalo, New Buffalo Area Schools, and New Buffalo Township.
An Oakland County judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 law which bans abortion access while a lawsuit moves through the courts. Judge Jacob Cunningham granted the injunction requested by Michigan Governor Gretchen
A longtime community staple goes on the block next week. Italian restaurant Gala-T-Inn, 65108 Red Arrow Hwy., Hartford, is set to be sold at an auction next Tuesday, August 23. The restaurant, founded by the Galati family
The ribbon cutting has been held for the new Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan in Benton Harbor. The Bridge Academy is a partnership between Michigan Works and The Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan public-school academy. School leader
If the roar of loud engines, crunching metal, spinning wheels and flying dirt sounds a fun Friday night, head down to the Berrien County Youth Fair tonight. After Thursday’s exciting Bump and Run races and demolition derby,
Abortion remains legal in Michigan after a judge Friday ruled county prosecutors cannot charge abortion providers with a felony. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jacob J. Cunningham sided with Governor Gretchen Whitmer in issuing a preliminary injunction
The FBI “concocted” the plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer according to one of the men acquitted by a federal jury this spring. Brandon Caserta took the Fifth Amendment when called to the stand, however, by the
Betsy DeVos, former US Education Secretary and west Michigan native, claims President Biden put his hands on her shoulders and his forehead to hers during a conversation while she was in a wheelchair recovering from a hip
Dredging is underway this week in the St. Joseph harbor and will move on to South Haven next week. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil engineer Christopher Schropp tells us King Company of Holland has been hired
The Berrien County Health Department is receiving funding from the state to help prevent monkeypox from spreading in the county. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday voted to accept $15,000 from the Michigan Department of
