Thousands of beachgoers and boaters converged on the shores of St. Joseph this weekend to enjoy the summer weather and watch the annual fireworks on Lake Michigan. Watch as attendees cheer and honk their boat horns as
Youth Mental Health First Aid training will be offered by Berrien RESA to school staff this summer. RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock tells WSJM News the session on August 15 will help those who work with adolescents be
There will be a grand opening this month for the new Sesquicentennial Trail in South Haven. The South Haven and Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau says the trail is thanks to a collaboration with the
St Joseph’s Department of Public Safety says the body of a Niles man who went missing Saturday a pier in St Joseph has been found. The body of Michael Grant was located in the Morrison Channel near
July is Lakes Appreciation Month in Michigan. Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy spokesperson Jeff Johnston tells WSJM News Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made the declaration to highlight the rich ecosystems, fresh drinking water, recreational
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning to auction off surplus land it owns around the state. The DNR’s Michael Michalek tells WSJM News 188 properties will be for sale in August and early September. “This
Taking place tomorrow is the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival. The event was held in Berrien Springs each summer from 1995 to around 2005 and then brought back last year. Organizer Rhiannon Cizon tells WSJM News it was
Police are looking for a man who went missing at Pier 33 in St. Joseph on Saturday. The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety says 68-year-old Michael Grant of Niles was visiting family and friends at Pier
The Lincoln Township Public Library has a new director. Joelle Wake will join the library as director on July 18. Wake most recently served as Youth Service Manager for Chicago Heights Public Library. She has served in
There will be an expungement fair at Michigan Works in Benton Harbor next month. Kamau Sandiford with Michigan Works tells WSJM News the fair will bring employers, educators, and social service organizations together for a day of
A lack of inventory and record-breaking selling prices have kept the southwest Michigan housing market behind in sales for the first five months of 2022 compared to 2021. However, selling prices rose 10% in May and set
A study is being done by Andrews University, working with Berrien County and Interfaith Action of Southwest Michigan, on racial disparities in the inmate population at the Berrien County Jail. The percentage of inmates who are Black
A donation of more than 9,000 diapers and 5,600 baby wipes has been delivered to the Berrien County Health Department from United Through Motherhood, a group looking to start a diaper bank. The diapers were collected by
The Berrien County Parks Department is looking for lifeguards for Silver Beach this summer. Parks Director Jill Adams tells WSJM News even though the summer swimming season has already started, the county is still recruiting lifeguards. “Every
The Avenue Family Network Auxiliary is planning an ice cream social for July. The Avenue Family Network, previously known as Child and Family Services, runs several Berrien County organizations with a mission of helping those in need.
State Senator Kim LaSata says the new Michigan budget approved by lawmakers this week “addresses the realities facing Michigan families and communities.” The budget was approved early Friday. LaSata tells WSJM News it increases funding for education
Hartford Police Chief Tressa Beltran has been placed on paid administrative leave after a raid of the Hartford Police Department by Van Buren County and Michigan State Police investigators, according to reporting by WMMT News Channel 3
There will be a grand opening this month for the new Sesquicentennial Trail in South Haven. The South Haven and Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau says the trail is thanks to a collaboration with the
Midwest Family Director of Operations and Program Director Paul Layendecker has been honored by the Rotary Club of South Haven with its 2022 Community Service Award. The Rotary’s Mark Odland tells WSJM News Paul has supported South
When colleagues told Brett Rathgeb there was a situation in the Berrien County Courthouse parking lot he needed to attend to, he figured it was just another routine security check. As he was led up the steps
Be sure to read up on any fireworks you set off this weekend. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells WSJM News it’s important to look them up and to read the instructions. He says most fireworks tents
July is Lakes Appreciation Month in Michigan. Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy spokesperson Jeff Johnston tells WSJM News Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made the declaration to highlight the rich ecosystems, fresh drinking water, recreational
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers have approved a state budget that increases money for education but delayed a decision on how to cut taxes, unable to yet bridge disagreement between Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican
Market Van Buren has held its second annual Business Recognition Awards at South Haven’s Black River Barn. The Community Champion of the Year went to Tri-Mation Industries of Mattawan, with the village of Lawton winning the Municipal
Angela Reed of Wayland says she was sure she was dreaming when she won $100,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Football Payout instant game online. The Allegan County woman tells lottery officials she will buy a new home
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is advising Benton Harbor residents the bottled water distribution center will be closed on Monday, July 4. Therefore, it’s recommended everyone pick up their bottled water before the holiday.
They’re putting the band back together, and bringing the show to southwest Michigan. The Blues Brothers band, headed by Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, are set to headline the Blues’d and Infused cannabis music festival Saturday, August
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning to auction off surplus land it owns around the state. The DNR’s Michael Michalek tells WSJM News 188 properties will be for sale in August and early September. “This
Highway construction projects across Michigan are being suspended for this Fourth of July weekend. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’re removing restrictions on 100 of 162 projects statewide. Of course, in some
Taking place on Monday is the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival. The event was held in Berrien Springs each summer from 1995 to around 2005 and then brought back last year. Organizer Rhiannon Cizon tells WSJM News it
