County Commissioners Hear More About Possible Plans For New Juvenile Center

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is hearing more about a plan for a new county juvenile center. In June, commissioners were told the lifespan of the current building in Berrien Center is almost up. During a
JoAnn Fabrics Opens At New Location

JoAnn fabrics is now open at its new location on M-139 in Benton Township. It announced in January plans to move the store out of the Orchard’s Mall. The store was open for business Thursday at the
LMC Welcomes Approval Of Funding For New Nursing Initiative

Lake Michigan College is hailing state approval of a new program that it says will increase the number of nurses with bachelor’s degrees at Michigan hospitals. LMC Marketing Director Jennifer Shoemaker tells WSJM News the Legislature and
I&M Announces $19 Million Project To Improve Reliability In Niles

Indiana Michigan Power has announced a new $19 million project to improve the electric transmission system in the Niles area. Spokesperson Schnee Doyle tells WSJM News the Four Flag Transmission Line Project will start next fall and
State Street Meats Evolves to Meet Post Pandemic Needs

We often hear stories about how businesses were adversely affected by COVID, but there is one local business that was born out of a need that arose during the pandemic. When restaurants were mandated to close in
Hoedown + Horses at Spring Creek Equestrian Center

To support the mission of the Spring Creek Horses Help Foundation, a family fun hoedown will be held at the Spring Creek Equestrian Center on Saturday, August 6th. This event, held from 10 a.m to 2 p.m
Whirlpool Named To Forbes Best Companies For Women

Whirlpool Corporation has been named to Forbes’ list of “America’s Best Employers for Women 2022. The list by the magazine ranks 400 American companies due to their dedication to their female workforce and diverse representation. Whirlpool says
Upton Welcomes Passage Of CHIPS Legislation

The U.S. Senate has given final approval to the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors for America, or CHIPS, Act. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the bill would fund $52 billion in incentives to
Welcome Signs Refurbished, Installed At Entrances To Three Oaks

A couple of classic welcome signs have been restored and installed along US-12 at the east and west entrances to the village of Three Oaks. The village council’s Joe Hinman tells WSJM News the roughly ten-foot signs