Ollie’s Store Opens In Benton Township
A new Ollie’s outlet has opened in Benton Township. The location is 1800 M-139 in the Scottsdale Plaza. Ollie’s is a bargain outlet with a slogan of “Get Good Stuff Cheap!” The Benton Township store was bustling
Road Department Explains Napier Avenue Bridge Closure
The Napier Avenue bridge over the St. Joseph River could be closed until August. Berrien County Road Department engineer Kevin Stack tells WSJM News the bridge was closed to all traffic Tuesday when crews doing a rehabilitation
I&M Awards Grants To Berrien County Robotics Programs
Indiana Michigan Power has announced $23,000 in grants for robotics teams at schools around the two states. In Berrien County, the Buchanan High School MegaHurtz Robotics, the Lakeshore Lance-A-Bots, and the St. Joseph Average Joes are all
Bridgman High School Number One Among Berrien County In Latest Rankings
Topping the rankings of Berrien County high schools in the latest U.S. News and World Report list is Bridgman High School. The district ranks first in Berrien County and 38th in the state. Bridgman Public Schools says
MI Treasury Offers Help To Those Who Missed Tax Deadline
Michigan taxpayers who missed the April 18 state individual income tax filing deadline last week have options for filing a late return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. “There are options for taxpayers who missed the
Longtime Official Remembers Berrien County’s Acquisition Of Silver Beach
Community leaders who were around at the time of Berrien County’s purchase of Silver Beach are remembering how it came together. Following the death this week of longtime LECO President Robert Warren, he’s being remembered as the
Industrial Expansion in Cassopolis – Moody on the Market Minute
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board has approved an initiative to support an expansion project with Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, LLC in the village of Cassopolis. Listen to learn more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emergency Shelter Services Appoints Director, Raises More Than $100K
The Board of Directors for Emergency Shelter Services has announced an outstanding fundraising performance and the appointment of long-time champion of Berrien County’s Homeless population, Reshella Hawkins, as Executive Director. ESS tells us the full story: The
State Strategic Fund Approves Support For Cassopolis Industrial Expansion
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board has approved an initiative to support an expansion project with Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, LLC in the village of Cassopolis. The company recycles aluminum into a variety of finished products, and its
City of Dowagiac Reveals New Flag Contest Designs
The City of Dowagiac has chosen six finalists for their designs of a new city flag, to be voted on by the people of the Dowagiac community through May 13th. “In November of 2021, a sub-committee under
Industrial Expansion in Cassopolis – Moody on the Market Minute
The Michigan Strategic Fund Board has approved an initiative to support an expansion project with Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, LLC in the village of Cassopolis. Listen to learn more!
Benton Harbor Teen Named Boys And Girls Clubs Michigan Youth Of The Year
Donovan Frazier of Benton Harbor has been named Michigan Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor Teen Center Director John Sams tells WSJM News Donovan
Summer Season Underway for Beckwith Theatre Company
The City of Dowagiac is no stranger to musical works and performances, as entertainers have been filling the area with sold-out shows and packed houses since the early 1900s. The Beckwith Theatre Company, which takes up residence
United Way Of SWM Adds New Board Members
There are some new members of the United Way of Southwest Michigan’s governing board. Among them are health officials, representatives of major employers in the region, and former elected officials. The United Way of Southwest Michigan tells
Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
The White House announced on Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. CNN reported that the vice president’s positive test results rerouted her plans to attend an intelligence briefing Tuesday at the White
Dow falls over 800 points, Nasdaq plunges 4% as tech and consumer stocks sell off
On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.4% – over 800 points — while the S&P 500 lost 2.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite 4%. The market’s losses adds to what has already been a big sell-off
Miami Heat moving on to the Easter Conference semifinals after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 97-94 in Game 5
The Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night with a score of 97-94 in Game 5 to win the best-of-seven playoff series, advancing them to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Miami, the No. 1 seed in
JMU softball catcher Lauren Bernett, member of 2021 College World Series, passes away at age 20
James Madison University announced on Tuesday that women’s softball catcher Lauren Bernett has died at age 20. No cause of death was given. JMU President Jonathan Alger and director of athletics Jeff Bourne said in a joint
Cole Swindell earns his 11th career No. 1 with his duet with Lainey Wilson, “Never Say Never”
Cole Swindell earned his 11th career No. 1 single with his duet with Lainey Wilson, “Never Say Never.” The duet is No. 1 on both Mediabase and Billboard country singles charts this week, and the follow-up to
Chris Stapleton’s “A Concert for Kentucky” stadium show raises over $1 million dollars for his home state
Chris Stapleton raised over $1 million to help residents in his home state with ‘A Concert For Kentucky’, held on Saturday night (April 23). The sold-out ‘A Concert For Kentucky” was the first concert ever held at