Stevensville Meijer Manager Wins National Award
Rob Vassar, the manager of the Meijer store in Stevensville, has received the Food Marketing Institute’s prestigious 2022 FMI Store Manager Award. Meijer tells us more: Rob Vassar’s cell phone has been ringing non-stop since early April,
Local Foster Care Workers Promote Foster Care Awareness Month
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and everyone’s being reminded of the need for loving foster families in Berrien County. Mikayla Valentine is a recruitment specialist for Bethany Christian Services in Benton Harbor and tells WSJM News
JP Saxe To Headline Compass Music Fest On Saturday, May 21
Soak up the sun and enjoy local food, craft beer, regional wine and live music during Compass Music Fest on Saturday, May 21. Held in Whirlpool Centennial Park, this 8-hour music event welcomes all ages and is
Grand Opening For South Haven Senior Center Friday
The ribbon cutting and grand opening for the new South Haven Senior Center will be this Friday. Senior Services of Van Buren County Director Diane Rigozzi tells WSJM News the new center at 8337 M-140 has been
Travelers Warned To Prepare For Sticker Shock
Have you booked your summer vacation yet? Prepare for sticker shock with Michigan hotels. David Fishman with Cadillac Travel says the price of hotels is up an average of 25 to 30% this year. If you want
2nd Annual Apple Festival Spring Market to Take Place This Weekend
One of the many, many perks of Southwest Michigan is our enthusiasm toward outdoor markets. Armed with ample spending money and the want to support local farmers, artists, craftsmen, hobbyists, and the like, we pride ourselves on
Perrigo Posts First Quarter Financial Results
Drug maker Perrigo, based in Allegan, has posted its First Quarter fiscal results for 2022. Perrigo released the full details? Highlights: Perrigo achieved first quarter net sales of $1.1 billion, an increase of 6.4% versus the prior
Whirlpool Volunteers To Work At Union Park In Benton Harbor Thursday
Volunteers from Whirlpool will be at Union Park in Benton Harbor on Thursday to complete a beautification project to which the company committed last year. The work is possible thanks to a $500,000 donation made by Whirlpool
Helen’s Health Hut In St. Joseph Closing
It’s the end of an era for health food lovers in St. Joseph as Helen’s Health Hut is closing. The hut’s Kim Greening tells us the store’s going out of business sale started Tuesday and will continue
Upton Praises Aid Package For Ukraine
The U.S. House on Tuesday approved a $20 billion aid package for Ukraine. Congressman Fred Upton tells us it will provide the Ukrainian military with the weapons, logistics, supplies, and intelligence to continue its fight against Russia.
Former Walgreens To Be Combo Dollar Tree And Family Dollar
The former Walgreens at Glenlord Road and Red Arrow Highway will become a combined Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The company is planning to open 400 such stores in 2022. Lincoln Township building inspector Jim Pheifer confirms
Development Proposed For Former Berrien Hills Golf Course
Up to 700 people would call what used to be the Berrien Hills golf course home if a proposal presented to the St. Joseph Township planning commission is approved, The golf course closed three years ago and
Buchanan Community Development Director To Attend National Security Seminar
The community development director for the city of Buchanan will be attending a seminar on national security in Pennsylvania this summer. The city says Murphy will be one of two representatives of Michigan as national security experts
SMC Holds Student Orientations
Seventy-six Roadrunners attended the first of Southwestern Michigan College’s nine new-student, fall-semester orientations. “We’ve expanded orientation to accommodate more students,” Dean of Student Development Dr. Katie Hannah said. “Having morning and afternoon sessions allows us to serve