Upton Comments On Passing Of Carol Stockman
Carol Stockman has died. She was a former Berrien County Treasurer who was active politically and who founded Carol’s Hope in St. Joseph. Congressman Fred Upton tells us Stockman was his first campaign chair. “Her family, the
Health Department Offering Hearing And Vision Screenings For Kids
The Berrien County Health Department this summer is offering free vision and hearing screenings to pre-kindergarten children. Hearing and vision coordinator Melisa Jordan tells us schools require that kids be screened for vision or hearing problems before
Emergency Management Offers Tips To Stay Safe In Extreme Heat
Everyone’s advised to take steps to keep themselves safe in this week’s extreme heat. Berrien County Emergency Management Coordinator Captain Rockey Adams tells WSJM News it’s important to watch out for symptoms of heat related illness. “Make
Whirlpool Installs Final Steel Beam At New Tech Center
Whirlpool has installed the final steel beam at its new St. Joseph Tech Center, another step in completing the $60 million project. Speaking Tuesday, Whirlpool Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations and Sustainability Pam Klyn told WSJM
Henri Hall Of St. Joseph Named Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship Volunteer of the Year
Henri Hall of St. Joseph has been named the 2022 Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship Volunteer of the Year Award. The PGA Tells us more: At the conclusion of the 82nd KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, the PGA of
Bronson Opens Cooling Center In South Haven
With temperatures in the mid to high 90s and high humidity this week in southwest Michigan, a cooling center has opened in South Haven. Bronson Healthcare says Bronson Wellness Center has opened its doors during regular business
Restaurants Head Into Summer With Continuing Difficulties
It’s been a one-two punch for restaurant owners. First the COVID pandemic, and now inflation is causing concern for owners who are also dealing with supply chain and workforce challenges. Justin Winslow is the president of the
‘Women: We, Too, Gave Our All’ Summer Reenactment Events June 17 – 19
Lest We Forget of Southwest Michigan offers a weekend filled with activities and events for the 2022 Summer Reenactment, June 17th through 19th. This year’s theme is ‘Women: We, Too, Gave Our All’, a tribute to women
Deadline Approaching To Apply For Fostering Futures Scholarships
The Michigan Department of Treasury reminds young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday that they are eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund. The priority deadline for
Berrien Dental Named to Best Places to Work in SWM for 2022
Doctors Todd Christy and Eric Balsis have built a reputation as a premiere dental team at Berrien Dental with locations in both St. Joseph and Berrien Springs, and their team of loyal workers are proud to carry
City Commissioners Hear From Scooter Rental Company Following Complaints
St. Joseph City Commissioners have heard from Bird Scooters following a bumpy rollout of Bird’s rental program in the city. Coming out of Memorial Day, commissioners said they had complaints about Bird scooters left all over the
Twin City Players Awards 2022 Brian Swiger Memorial Scholarships
Elise Bradford of Stevensville and Alyssa Hyska of Watervliet are the recipients of this year’s Brian Swiger Memorial Scholarships from the Twin City Players. The organization tells us more: Twin City Players is pleased to announce that