Fundraiser Planned For Bridgman Teen Fighting Cancer
A fundraiser will be held this month for a Bridgman teen battling cancer. 15-year-old Allee Bauer has cancer in the soft tissue that surrounds her femur. Her aunt, Darcy White, tells WSJM News Allee broke her leg
Kal Haven Trailblazer Ride Returns Saturday
The Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail and the Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail are excited to hold the 35th annual Trailblazer event this Saturday. Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail Chair Jeff Green tells WSJM News
Michigan Approved For Food Assistance For Children Whose Access Was Affected By COVID
Michigan children whose access to nutritious school meals has been affected by learning from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic during the current school year will receive assistance benefits that their families can use to pay for
Redistricting Commission Releases New, More Detailed District Maps
New and more detailed maps of Michigan’s legislative districts have been released by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The commission’s Rebecca Szetela said during a Thursday meeting with reporters these maps can be printed and searched
Pokagon Band Acquires 50% Equity Stake In City Center Lofts In Benton Harbor
The non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has acquired an ownership position in the City Center Lofts in Benton Harbor. Cressy Commercial Real Estate says the Pokagons are investing in the two-story, 20,000 square
State Announces New Program To Increase Access To Banking Services
The state of Michigan announced a new program designed to increase access to financial services for under served Michiganders. The new initiative offers low-cost bank accounts for Michiganders who are unbanked or underbanked. Anita Fox is director
United Way Announces Celebration Awards
The United Way of Southwest Michigan has recognized community contributions with its annual Celebration awards. The United Way tells us more: “This past year—a year full of challenges for so many—we nonetheless had another successful annual campaign,
Water Resource Fair Next Week In Benton Harbor
The City of Benton Harbor Water Response Resource and Opportunity Fair is slated for Thursday, May 12 at the Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor, Joel E. Smilow Teen Center, 190 W. Empire Drive, from 4
Acorn Theater Officially Purchases Their Building
Since its creation in 2003, the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks has been owned and operated by David Fink (and partner Kim Clark), who saw a vision for the sweet Southwest Michigan town as a hub of
Rotary Previews Track Meet Friday
Set for this Friday is the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor’s annual Rotary Track Meet at St. Joseph High School. The Rotary’s Randy Bettich tells WSJM News the event started in 1958 and was limited last
State Releases Summer Jobs Forecast
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has released its summer (June–August) teen employment forecast for 2022. As the Michigan labor market continues to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, the demand for workers remains