Michigan voters have approved all three statewide ballot proposals they were asked to consider Tuesday. This includes Proposal Three, which protects reproductive freedoms, including the right to an abortion, in the state constitution. Proposal One strengthened financial
Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga easily won reelection Tuesday in the Fourth District. That’s the district that covers northern Berrien County on up to Holland. Huizenga’s district includes St. Joseph, the home of Congressman Fred Upton, who opted
Congressman Tim Walberg stopped in Berrien County on Tuesday as voters across Michigan cast their ballots in the midterms. Walberg easily won reelection, this time in Michigan’s new Seventh District, over Democratic challenger Bart Goldberg. Speaking early
While waiting for election results, one local politician hopped on stage to entertain the crowd with some funk. Joey Andrews, who is running as a Democrat for the 38th District in the state house, joined South Bend’s
Republican Kevin Whiteford says he’s pleased with how his campaign was run, regardless of who wins the Michigan House race in the 38th District. We caught up to him election night, and Whiteford said throughout the campaign,
Octavio Jones/Getty Images (ORLANDO) — Republican Marco Rubio is expected to keep his seat as the senior senator of Florida as polls project him to defeat his Democrat opponent, Val Demings. During the Senate debate on Oct.
A new report out this week shows half of all electric vehicles are sold in just eight coastal markets. Study author Vince Palamorez of S&P Global Insights says some parts of the country need a better charging
The holiday season in downtown St. Joseph kicks off next Friday with Luminaries. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells us there will be around 100 luminaries lit up around the downtown area, thanks to St. Joe Today
– Submitted by Corewell Health South The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the United States’ largest philanthropy focused solely on health, recently awarded Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, a $40,000 grant to support research into neighborhood
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to begin drafting an agreement to turn over some city owned property to a local group seeking to develop affordable housing. At a Monday meeting, they discussed setting up a contract
The Berrien County Drain Commissioner’s Office, in partnership with the City of Watervliet and civil engineering consultant Wightman, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. The event will celebrate the creation
In the early morning hours of Election Day 2022, while most of southwest Michigan was still asleep, several local photographers were up capturing a rare celestial event. Nathan Voytovick, a Lakeshore High School graduate who co-owns Midwest &
Lake Michigan College will be hosting some open house events this month for students, families, and friends to speak with faculty and staff about academic programs and resources at all three of its campuses. LMC says the
Voters headed to polling precincts across Michigan Tuesday to cast ballots as Campaign 2022 came to a close. Secretary of State office spokesperson Jake Rollow told Michigan News Network Tuesday afternoon turnout was looking good. “We’re seeing
After months of closures, a busy Berrien County bridge is back open. The Berrien County Road Department announced Tuesday that the Walton Road Bridge in Buchanan Township has been re-opened. The bridge serves as on of the
Forrest R. Roach, 93, of Berrien Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at The Timbers of Cass County. A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 9, from 11 AM until 12 PM
Moody on the Market has named its Bold Women of Business Class of 2022. With winners living in communities from Buchanan to Hartford, and working in towns from South Haven to Niles, bringing a diverse background of
Marvel Studios In anticipation of the November 11 release of the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, ABC Audio is doing a deep dive into the lore of the Marvel favorite — and here, the man who played
New numbers from the CDC show alcohol-related deaths have been soaring. The deaths jumped 26% overall in 2020, and by more than 40% for middle-aged women. Henry Ford psychiatrist Dr. Ron Samarian believes more people are turning
The mayors of Portage and Kalamazoo are in agreement with Congressman Fred Upton that a plan to consolidate postal sorting into the U.S. Postal Service facility on South 9th Street in Oshtemo instead of at nearly two-dozen
The South Haven City Council is considering establishing a Social District from October 1 2023 until May 15 2024. They heard from City Manager Kate Hosier and Assistant City Manager Griffin Graham last night on the idea,
In the blink of an eye, a local municipality is once again looking for a replacement supervisor. During its regular meeting Monday, The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees accepted a letter of resignation from Township Supervisor
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have been briefed on their options for the future of the municipal water system. At a Monday meeting, they heard from consultant John Young, who has previously worked with the Flint water system
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have been briefed on their options for the future of the municipal water system. At a Monday meeting, they heard from consultant John Young, who has previously worked with the Flint water system
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon are making one final push to reach voters with the election now here. Both candidates shared their final message Monday to voters as thousands prepared to take the polls.
A campaign to raise $40,000 for a proposed outdoor fireplace at Dyckman Park in South Haven has a month left to go. SHOUT for South Haven started raising funds October 10 and has so far raised more
Some Berrien County residents are being advised of a 911 outage in their area. Berrien County Emergency Management has released the following: The Berrien County 9 1 1 Department has established an alternate emergency number because of
Lake Michigan College and its MLK Celebration Committee are seeking nominations for the 2023 Spirit of MLK Spotlight honors, which recognize those who embody the love and spirit exemplified by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Ryan Yuenger ryany@wsjm.com After navigating through the pandemic and trying to offset expenses with a second location the Forever Curious Children’s Museum downtown Fennville will be permanently closing at the end of the year. The museum
There’s a new director of the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council. Following the retirement of longtime director Millicent Huminsky, the group has announced Marcy Simpson has taken the helm. She’s worked for the council for four years and
