Upton Secures $1.5 Million Grant For Amtrak Bridge Replacements
Congressman Fred Upton has secured a $1.5 million grant for a project to replace five bridges along the state-owned Kalamazoo to Dearborn rail corridor. His office says the funds will be used for preliminary engineering and preparation
Demolition Of Former Cosmo Extended Stay Hotel Underway
Demolition has begun on the former Cosmo Extended Living hotel on M-139 in Sodus Township. The hotel hasn’t been in use since a fire that killed six people there on July 28, 2018. At last word, the
Lake Street Eats Expanding With New Bar
An expansion is coming to a popular Bridgman bar and restaurant. Lake Street Eats co-owner Mike Carlson tells WSJM News they’re adding about 1,700 square feet to occupy the entire building, and they’re installing a 28 foot
Berrien County Health Department Offers Back To School Checklist
With a new school year approaching, the Berrien County Health Department has given parents a back to school checklist that goes beyond classroom supplies. Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller tells WSJM News you need more than
Berrien County seeking to fill board, committee positions
Berrien County is looking to fill some vacancies for several boards and committees. County leadership says there are vacancies for The Berrien Mental Health Authority, The Brownfield Authority, The Economic Development Board and the Land Preservation Board.
Pulmonologist, ENT specialist added to Spectrum Health Lakeland staff
Spectrum Health Lakeland on Tuesday announced the addition of two new specialists – Pulmonologist Jeffrey Grondin, M.D. and Shannon Arader, PA – to their medical staff. Grondin is seeing patients alongside the two other board-certified pulmonary specialists
Master Plan Work Continues In Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are preparing for the next phase of work on the city’s new master plan. Planning Week was held in June with workshops including the Planning Commission and residents, and all of those presentations
Bridgman Public Library Announces New Director
Beginning September 1st, 2022, the position of Library Director at the Bridgman Public Library will be filled by new shoes, as the board of trustees announces and welcomes Sarah Skinner to the community. “I am honored to
Pixel Punch Studios Expands Services for Businesses and Content Creators
A local business has revved up its efforts and expanded its services to provide a place where area individuals and businesses can create content and expand their visual presence. Pixel Punch Studios in Benton Harbor is a
Krasl’s Matthew Bizoe Honored as ‘Rising Leader’ in Michigan Arts/Culture Community
The marketing manager at Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph is being honored as a ‘Rising Leader’ in the Michigan arts and culture community. Matthew Bizoe is one of sixteen individuals that have been chosen by the