Dowagiac approves $10M wastewater, sewer project
The biggest construction project Dowagiac has seen in recent memory has been approved. Dowagiac City Council on Monday conditionally awarded contracts worth about $8 million for three companies to complete to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, manholes
Benton Harbor Police Night Out Next Tuesday
A police National Night Out is planned for next Tuesday by the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety. Director Dan McGinnis said this week National Night Out is held nationwide every year for police departments to mingle
Berrien County Townships Waiting On Results Of Broadband Survey
Township officials around Berrien County are waiting on the results of a broadband availability survey being undertaken by the county government. DCS Technologies is mapping the county, address by address, to determine where there is broadband and
Michigan Retailers See Sales Drop In June
Sales in June dropped some for Michigan retailers by about five percentage points from May. However, Michigan Retailers Association spokesperson Andrea Bitely told Michigan Ness Network retailers are have a good outlook for the next three months
Buchanan buys old Baroda Tire property; plans ‘southern gateway’ redevelopment
Buchanan city officials are looking to revitalize an industrial area at its southern border after closing on the purchase of the former Baroda Tire property, 708 S. Redbud Trail, on Monday. As part of the revitalization, officials
Berrien County Animal Control Needs Volunteers
If you’re an animal lover, Berrien County Animal Control could use your help. Interim shelter manager Ashley Herr tells WSJM News they’re in dire need of volunteers to care for the dogs and cats. Right now, they’ve
Van Buren Conservation District Holding Healthy Water Week Next Week
The Van Buren Conservation District will hold Healthy Water Week next week. The district’s Kyle Mead tells WSJM News county residents can stop by the office in Paw Paw all week to have water from their home
Van Buren Veterans Services To Issue Emotional Support Animals To Veterans This Week
Van Buren County Veterans Services will issue its first two emotional support animals to local veterans under a new program this week. Director David Krzycki tells WSJM News he had the idea of offering the animals to
Tickets On Sale for Round Barn Celebration
Happy Harvest Anniversary, Round Barn! Celebrating 30 years of innovation, expanded product offerings, and creating exceptional experiences for guests from around the world, Round Barn invites you to come celebrate this monumental milestone with a bang– three
‘Arts In The Park’ 2022
Every other Friday, from June to September, celebrate community in Benton Harbor during their ‘Arts In The Park’ events, led by the Benton Harbor Arts Association. The heartbeat of the Benton Harbor Arts District thumps steadily and
Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi to play Blues Brothers concert at local cannabis music festival
They’re putting the band back together, and bringing the show to southwest Michigan. The Blues Brothers band, headed by Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi are set to headline the Blues’d and Infused cannabis music festival Saturday, August
‘Masterpieces’: Chalk the Block organizer talks evolution, endearment of event
As the calendar nears August, it can only mean one thing for downtown St. Joseph – artists from near and far are getting ready to turn the street into their own personal canvas. Chalk the Block returns
Watch as crews dredge St. Joseph inner harbor – with photo gallery
Roen Salvage Company got to work dredging the inner harbor in St. Joseph on Tuesday. Dredging is done in the harbor every year to remove excess sediment from the river to ensure a clear pathway for marine
AEP Foundation Boosts Grant to Fund SMC’s Grady Scholars’ Second Year
Southwestern Michigan College has announced that the AEP Foundation, at the recommendation of Indiana Michigan Power, has increased its grant to $20,000 to fund the second year of scholarships for the Grady Scholars leadership-development program. The scholarships