State Police To Check Car Safety Seats In Niles
Michigan State Police will hold an event in Niles this month to check child passenger safety seats to make sure they’re properly installed. Parents of small children who use the car seats can stop by and have
Road Department Director Talks Napier Bridge Progress
The Napier Avenue bridge over the St. Joseph River is expected to reopen to public traffic by Memorial Day weekend. The Berrien County Road Department announced Thursday construction crews are working to have one lane in each
St. Joseph Lincoln Senior Center Teaming Up With Papa Vino’s For Fundraiser
The St. Joseph Lincoln Senior Service Center is teaming up with Papa Vino’s restaurant in St. Joseph for a fundraiser. The center’s Cindi McLaughlin tells WSJM News it’s part of an ongoing effort for a new feature
County Commission Working With Lobbying Firm To Pursue Grants
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is working with a Lansing based lobbying firm as it pursues state grants for local projects. Michael Krombeen with Midwest Strategy Group spoke to commissioners Thursday. He said there are billions
Krasl Art Center Releases Study On Its Economic Impact
A new study from the Krasl Art Center takes a look at the impact the center and the Krasl Art Fair have on the local economy. Krasl Events Director Jamie Balkin tells WSJM News it’s found the
Baby Formula Shortage Hits Low-Income, Rural Communities Hard
The baby-formula shortage is hitting Michigan families hard, especially those who live in rural areas, are low-income or have kids with digestive or other health issues. Because of supply problems and a massive safety recall by the
Niles Renaissance Faire Set For This Month
The fourth annual Niles Renaissance Faire is set for this month. The Niles Renaissance Faire was started in 2017 by Carrie Nyenhuis when she was approached by a friend who worked for the city of Niles and
Berrien County Peace Officers Memorial Day Service Monday
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will hold its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Service on Monday. The department and other police agencies from the area will be joined by the Fraternal Order of Police, Blossomland Lodge 100
Napier Avenue Bridge Expected To Reopen By Memorial Day Weekend
The Napier Avenue bridge over the St. Joseph River is expected to reopen to public traffic by Memorial Day weekend. The Berrien County Road Department announced Thursday construction crews are working to have one lane in each
Video – Celebration For Teachers Held At The Mendel Center
Hundreds of teachers and other school staff from around Berrien County have been honored with a special celebration at the Mendel Center. Berrien RESA’s Heartwork 2022 took place Wednesday with a literal red carpet rolled out for
Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra Spring Concert This Sunday
The Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra will showcase its talents with a concert this Sunday. The talents of the LMYO Winds, Concert Strings, Encore Strings, and Youth Symphony will be on display at the annual spring concert, a
Lake Michigan College To Host WAVE Awards Honoring Excellence In High School Musical Theatre
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department presents the 2021-2022 WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Mendel Center Mainstage on the Benton Harbor Campus,