SHAES Chief Urges Caution With Fireworks
South Haven Area Emergency Services Chief Brandon Hinz is asking everyone to be careful with fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches. Hot and dry weather has prompted the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to warn there
Whirlpool’s Bitzer Named Worldwide Board of Trustees Chair for United Way Worldwide
Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer is the new the Worldwide Board of Trustees Chair for United Way Worldwide. Bitzer was elected to the United Way board in June of 2018 and now rises to lead it. He’s been
Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Holiday Achieves Perfect Score In Annual Inspection
Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Holiday has received a perfect score in its latest annual corporate inspection. The Coloma/St. Joseph KOA tells us more: As the largest network of campgrounds in the world, with over 525 locations across North
I-94 Project In Berrien County Starts Monday
Work will get started Monday on a Michigan Department of Transportation project on I-94 in Berrien County. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News it’s to prepare for a larger project next year on the highway from
House Approves Upton Medical Research Bill
Legislation from Congressman Fred Upton to create a new medical research agency within the federal government has been approved by the U.S. House. Speaking on the House floor this week, Upton urged approval for ARPA-H, modeled after
Berrien Community Foundation Awards $116,000 In For Good Grants
Berrien Community Foundation is giving a boost in funding to nonprofits across Berrien County through For Good Grants to help them continue doing Good work locally. Mosaic CCDA and the Box Factory have each earned a portion
Land Conservancy Offering HOP Hiking Program This Summer
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has announced the sixth year of its Hike Our Preserves, or HOP, program. It’s partnering with several southwest Michigan libraries to distribute free hiking sticks that come with participation in the program.
Lake Michigan College Athletics Program Honored For Academic Success
Lake Michigan College’s athletics program has been awarded for the academic performance of its athletes. LMC Athletics has been named the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Academic School of the Year. Campus Life and Athletics Director Melissa
DNR Monitoring Die Off Of Alewife In Lake Michigan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeing a die off of alewife in Lake Michigan. DNR Lake Michigan Basin Coordinator Jay Wesley tells WSJM News alewife are invasive fish that came from the Atlantic Ocean to
LMC Students Earn Spots On Spring President’s, Dean’s Lists
Lake Michigan College has announced the names of 759 students recognized for academic achievement during the 2022 Spring semester. There were 47 students named to the President’s List, achieving a 4.0 GPA at full-time status. The Dean’s