Lead Line Replacements About 20% Complete In Benton Harbor
Work to replace all lead water service lines in the city of Benton Harbor is about 20% complete. Michigan EGLE spokesperson Hugh McDiarmid tells WSJM News about 920 lines have now been replaced with about 3,500 to
Public Defender Wants Better Legal Representation For Youths
The Berrien County Public Defender’s office will seek funding from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to expand the legal services it provides to emerging youth defendants. Chief Public Defender Paul Jancha spoke to the Berrien County Board
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra To Host “Symphonic Stories” This Month
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is planning to host “Symphonic Stories” at the Howard Performing Arts Center in Berrien Springs this month. In the “Symphonic Stories” Mainstage Concert, the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra will feature musical director
Governor Signs Bills On Small Business, Insurance
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed several bills related to small business, insurance, and licensing. The governor’s office released the details Thursday: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 247 and House Bills 4205, 4206, 4332, 4994, and
‘Ben’s Friends’ Launches New Buffalo Chapter
Michigan now has two locations of Ben’s Friends in the state, the first in Detroit, and the newest one in New Buffalo. Ben’s Friends is a national support group for people in the hospitality industry that are
LMC To Present Spring Instrumental Concert
Lake Michigan College is planning a spring instrumental concert. LMC gives us the details: The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department presents a Spring instrumental music concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 in The
New Grant Opportunity From Berrien Community Foundation
The Berrien Community Foundation is excited to announce a new addition to their grant program that centers around youth in our area and how we can put them first. In partnership with Carolyn Hanson, Carolyn’s Kids will
Berrien Community Foundation Creates New Grant Program To Support Kids
The Berrien Community Foundation has announced the creation of a new grant program to support children. It tells us more: Carolyn Hanson has a heart for children and wants to make sure their needs are met in
Cleveland Guardians and third baseman José Ramírez agree to 5-year, $124 million extension
On Wednesday, the Cleveland Guardians and all-star José Ramírez agreed to a five-year, $124 million extension, which will keep the veteran third baseman under contract through the 2028 season.The deal has a total guarantee of $150 million,
Former Cowboys linebacker Keanu Neal signs with Buccaneers, will move back to position of safety
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Wednesday that they have signed former Cowboys linebacker Keanu Neal. Neal, a Pro Bowler in 2017, will move back to the position of safety, where he spent the first five seasons of
Golfers Compete In Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship Long Drive Contest
Excitement is building for the 2022 Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship, to be held at Harbor Shores May 25 through May 29. The PGA invited golfers from all over southwest Michigan to get in on the fun with
South Haven’s All Seasons Marine Changes Ownership
South Haven’s All Seasons Marine is changing hands. Gull Lake Marine Center has bought the business and it becomes their fourth location for the Richland-based company. Previous owners Tom and Terry Giesler say Gull Lake Marine will