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Berrien Deputies Receive Corrections Training

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A couple of Berrien County Sheriff’s deputies have received their training to be corrections officers. Deputies Kristin Robbins and Miranda Bailey just finished their training academy at Olivet College. There, they learned about things like custody and

One Arrested In Benton Twp Drug Bust

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One person is facing drug charges following a crack bust in Benton Township last week. The Southwest Enforcement Team tells us it raided a home in the 1,900 block of Pipestone Road on Thursday, finding heroin, crack,

Bridgman Master Plan Meeting This Week

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The city of Bridgman wants to hear from residents as it develops its next master plan. City Manager Juan Ganum tells WSJM News it’s important for a community to carefully craft a master plan because the document

AAA: Gas Prices In Michigan Up

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AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 7¢ per gallon in the past week. The Dearborn-based auto club says late Sunday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.49 per gallon.

Woman Killed In Niles Twp Home Invasion

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The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department and Michigan State Police are looking for two suspects in a home invasion and murder in Niles Township. Our newsgathering partners at WNDU NewsCenter 16 report a woman was found shot to

Berrien County Youth Fair Starts Tomorrow

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The Berrien County Youth Fair starts tomorrow. This is the 72nd year for the fair in Berrien Springs. Fair Director Karen Klug tells WSJM News the kids will spend their weekend bringing their animals down to the fairgrounds

LMC Holding Open House For Wine Program

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An open house will be held this month for Lake Michigan College’s wine making program for anyone interested in enrolling. LMC Director of Wine and Viticulture Mike Moyer tells WSJM News he’s frequently contacted by all kinds of

One Killed In Fiery Crash

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A fiery one-car accident in Buchanan is under investigation by the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies were called to the area of Glendora Road near Coveny Road just after 7 a.m. Sunday for the crash. Buchanan Township

Pokagon Fund Reflects On Ten Years

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The Pokagon Fund has released its annual report, and this time around, it’s focusing on the impact the organization has had on southwest Michigan during the past ten years. The fund started in 2007, set up to

Berrien County Youth Fair Starts Monday

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The Berrien County Youth Fair starts Monday. This is the 72nd year for the fair in Berrien Springs. Fair Director Karen Klug tells WSJM News the kids will spend their weekend bringing their animals down to the fairgrounds

Mosaic CCDA Planning Big Move This month

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Mosaic CCDA is planning to celebrate a big move this month. Executive Director Ric Pawloski tells WSJM News they’re currently in the process of moving the administrative offices, the classrooms, and the retail shop to a new

Armed Robbery In Van Buren County

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Police are looking for a suspect in a Friday morning armed robbery. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department tells WSJM News it happened at the Phoenix Quick Stop in Geneva Township about 8:45. A man in dark