St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church plans to bless a new tiny home its Children’s Chapel has helped construct in Benton Township today. Children’s Ministry Coordinator Cara Gillespie tells WSJM News the kids each year raise money
iStock/Viorel Poparcea (NEW YORK) — When Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, takes stock of the coronavirus pandemic, she knows it’s far from over. But she also believes it won’t last forever.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding everyone about its Stay Well program to offer mental health services to Michiganders struggling with the ongoing pandemic. Dr. Debra Pinals, department medical director for behavioral health,
The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven has been awarded a grant of $55,000 by Entergy for the museum’s Launching a Legacy capital campaign. The two have a history of working together as the Maritime Museum’s former
Non-profits around southwest Michigan can now apply for grants through the Southwest Michigan Cares Fund. The fund was created in 2020 by the United Way of Southwest Michigan and the Berrien Community Foundation to help individuals and
Police have identified two people found dead in the city of St. Joseph last Sunday. The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety says 78-year-old Benjamin Head and his ex-wife, 72-year-old Ruth Kruger are the deceased. The cause
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding City of Benton Harbor residents about services available to remove all lead hazards from Benton Harbor homes. “Removing lead hazards from Benton Harbor homes is an
The Berrien County Prosecutor’s office says a police officer-involved shooting in September was justified. The prosecutor has released the following report: The purpose of this release is to announce the prosecutor’s factual findings, analysis, and conclusions concerning
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Senate has quickly endorsed bills that would boost job-creation and expansion incentives offered to businesses, amid efforts to land unspecified major projects in the auto industry as it shifts to
From the Associated Press — General Motors and a joint venture partner plan to build an electric vehicle battery factory in Lansing, Michigan, which would be their third such factory in the U.S. The companies’ plans were
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is moving to hire a new county attorney. On Thursday, the board interviewed two candidates, Geoffrey Fields and Thaddeus Hackworth. Fields has experience working with the city of Benton Harbor on
Jeff Street from Boss Services joins Spencer Rivers to talk about Toys for Tots! Boss Services is also giving away two Furnaces complete with installation!
Andrews University has received a grant of nearly $1 million from Lilly Endowment Incorporated for its Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. The university says the $997,000 will come over a five year period and be used to strengthen
Whirlpool is bringing its appliance sale for the United Way to Battle Creek. The United Way of Southwest Michigan says hundreds of deeply discounted appliances ranging from refrigerators to dishwashers to washers will be on sale December
Masks in school continue to be a topic for the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. During Thursday’s meeting, the board heard from residents opposed to mask rules in schools, as it has heard most meetings for months.
Drugs and property believed to have been stolen from both Michigan and Indiana have been recovered by police in New Buffalo Township. The Southwest Enforcement Team says it searched a home in the 1,300 block of El
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Kent County Health Department have been notified of a case of the Omicron variant in a Kent County resident. “We are concerned, although not surprised, about the
State of Michigan and City of Benton Harbor officials are reminding residents that free, do-it-yourself kits are available to test the lead levels of their home drinking water as part of an accelerated, across-the-board effort to reduce
A Coloma High School student was taken into police custody on Thursday after allegedly making threat at school. Coloma Township Police Chief Wes Smigielski tells us the 17-year-old was talking about guns and schools being shot up
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger has filed two $100 million lawsuits on behalf of two sisters who attend Oxford High School, one of whom was shot in the attack on November 30. Fieger announced Thursday the federal suit names
A Niles man is facing embezzlement charges after police say he stole money from a baseball league. The Niles Police Department says 24-year-old Dakota Jackson in September reported his vehicle had been burglarized with nearly $6,000 stolen
Netflix Netlfix has dropped a brand-new trailer to its forthcoming fourth season of the Emmy-nominated Cobra Kai, and the old adage “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” comes to mind. The snippet shows the members of both the
As several schools throughout Michigan have been closed because of threats in the past week and four students were killed at Oxford High School last week, schools are taking a look at safety. Robert McCann is the
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says she has now charged 18 students with making copy cat threats in the wake of the Oxford High School shooting. Worthy said she is also mulling charges over six additional threats.
The Russian National Ballet presentation of Swan Lake, scheduled for Friday, February 4, 2022, at The Mendel Center has been canceled. The 2022 U.S. tour has been canceled due to logistical complications surrounding the shipping of sets
As Michigan enters a second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials are offering tips and resources to help Michiganders cope with winter, or seasonal, blues that are common
Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation designed to attract more investments in the state. It would set up a Michigan Strategic Site Readiness program for federal money to be used as incentives to companies looking to grow. Wendy
Running through 3 p.m. Thursday is the Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event Warehouse Sale. Whirlpool’s Mari Hoffman tells WSJM News they’re selling a variety of goodies a golfer in your life might enjoy, and all for local
Congressman Fred Upton will pay his respects to the late Bob Dole when Dole’s body lays in state at the Capitol Thursday. Upton tells WSJM News he remembers Dole well as the two worked near each other
A 16-year-old student who is accused of making a threat to St. Joseph High School this week is now in police custody. The district sent word to parents Wednesday. Superintendent Jenny Fee says the student confessed Tuesday
