The issue of the Berrien County Road Commission continues to be considered by the full Berrien County Commission. Chair Jon Hinkelman tells WSJM News commissioners held a meeting Thursday where they heard from representatives of counties that
There’s now a Berrien County Democrat in the running for the Sixth District congressional seat. Rich Eichholz of Union Pier tells WSJM News he thinks he stands the best chance of winning the general election because he
There’s been another big lottery winner in Berrien County. The Michigan Lottery tells us a woman who has chosen to remain anonymous bought a ticket worth $276,000 from the Bait Shed on West Main Street in Benton
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
A new RealComp report indicates two consecutive weeks of declines in Michigan home sales. Realtor Jeff Glover told Michigan News Network that is something we have not seen in 5 years and that if the trend continues then
Some county sheriff’s departments around Michigan are seeing a decrease in the funding they get from the state for secondary road patrols. Kalamazoo County Sheriff Rick Fuller told WKZO News the state pools traffic ticket dollars, and then
Anyone who wants to know what a Michigan State Police trooper does every day will have a chance to learn in the next few of months. The MSP Paw Paw post will be offering its second annual
A 46-year-old Cass County man is recovering from burns he suffered when he was trying to get rid of a bee hive at his home in Silver Creek Township. The sheriff’s department tells WSJM News that 46-year-old
There’s still time for young people on summer break to take part in state Representative Kim LaSata’s reading contest. She’s encouraging kids to read by offering them a chance to win a trip to Lansing to spend
A new Soo Lock is on Congressman Fred Upton’s wish list. He tells WSJM News the Soo Locks, located in Sault Ste. Marie, are essential for allowing cargo to be shipped between Lake Superior and the lower Great
WSJM’s own sports anchor Phil McDonald is receiving a special honor. He’s been picked to be inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan’s Hall of Honor for his nearly 30 years of local sports broadcasting. Phil tells
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
Several Berrien County Commissioners were in Washington, D.C. this week for a gathering of county officials called by the Trump administration. The White House tells us commissioners from all over Michigan were on hand as discussions were
Parents who have to pay fees to schools for their kids to play sports or take part in other extracurricular activities would get a break under legislation in the Michigan House. State Representative Peter Lucido of Macomb County
Recent data from the 2017 “Right Start” report from the Michigan League for Public Policy reveals that infant deaths are down in the state, but there is still a troubling disparity by ethnicity. That’s according to Alicia Gueverra-Warren,
(South Bend, IN – AP) – Longtime University of Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore Hesburgh is being honored with a postage stamp bearing his likeness. The university says a public celebration of the stamp’s release is set
New legislation is pending before the state House to update Michigan’s student athlete concussion law. State Representative Dr. John Bizon of Battle Creek is sponsoring the bill which would mandate a review of materials and concussion symptom
A political newcomer says he wants to replace Congressman Fred Upton because he doesn’t believe Upton represents the people. David Benac is history professor at Western Michigan University who is running in the Democratic primary for the
The three St. Joseph City Commission incumbents to appear on Tuesday’s primary ballot have emerged the top three vote getters. According to the numbers available late in the evening, with all precincts and absentees reporting, the top
Medal of Honor recipient and South Haven resident Jim McCloughan is back in southwest Michigan for now after a whirlwind week. He went to the White House last Monday and was given the medal by President Donald Trump
The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety has said a fox is roaming the area with mange mite disease. It was last seen on Monday by Lakeshore Drive. Berrien County Animal Control has been informed of the
Now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released its long-awaited Brandon Road Lock and Dam study on the Asian carp, Congressman Fred Upton says it’s time for Congress to take action. The report released on
Coming soon to a theater near you will be restaurant style food and alcoholic beverages. Celebration Cinema’s Steve VanWagoner tells WSJM News they’re adding in a new bistro at the Benton Harbor location to complete the luxury
A four-year-old boy who was rushed to a hospital in critical condition following a near drowning last week at Warren Dunes State Park has died. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells WSJM News Matthew Ramirez of Palatine,
Medal of Honor recipient Jim McCloughan of South Haven is headed to Illinois to give the keynote speech at this year’s Illinois State Fair Veterans and Gold Star Family Day. President Trump presented McCloughan with the Medal
A group of doctors is saying that addressing the primary care physician shortage in Michigan is key to creating a healthier state at a lower cost. Dr. Karen Mitchell is program director for Providence Family Medicine Residency
Medical marijuana dispensaries could be coming to Benton Harbor. The city commission voted Monday five to four to opt in to allowing the facilities. Mayor Marcus Muhammad was opposed, saying they would place a burden on police,
A fundraising effort is underway to renovate the U.S Coast Guard Icebreaker Mackinaw. It now serves as a maritime museum in Mackinaw City. Museum executive director Lisa Pallagi told Michigan News Network they need to raise almost $400,000. “The entire
The 54th annual National Blueberry Festival gets started this Thursday in South Haven. Susan Diepen, with the chamber of commerce, tells WSJM News the event attracts thousands to town each year. Not only are there activities all
If you’ve got some old household chemicals or electronic items sitting around in your basement or garage, you’ll have a chance to get rid of them for free next week. Berrien County Parks Department Environmental Property Manager Jill
