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Sarah talks to Zack about the upcoming State of the Economy Breakfast in Niles, the HYPE Pitch Competition in Stevensville, Business After Hours at Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, and a Ribbon Cutting for the Downtown Buchanan Reopening Celebration. Find these are more events at SMRChamber.com, GreaterNilesChamber.com, and BridgmanCGA.org! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As heard on The Morning Show with Ken & Friends, this is the weekly News from the Bear Den! segment from Kristen Bawks, Superintendent for St. Joseph Public Schools. This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about what's new at St. Joseph Public Schools and what they're celebrating with students, parents, faculty, and the community! For more information, visit: https://www.sjschools.org/&...

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Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As heard on The Morning Show with Ken & Friends, this is the weekly News from the Bear Den! segment from Kristen Bawks, Superintendent for St. Joseph Public Schools. This podcast is your opportunity to learn more about what's new at St. Joseph Public Schools and what they're celebrating with students, parents, faculty, and the community! For more information, visit: https://www.sjschools.org/&...

A package of legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel intended to bolster development of the nuclear industry in Michigan has been approved by the state House.  Leaders at Benton Harbor's Dial A Ride service are expecting some effects on the bottom line from a crash involving a Dial A ride bus this month.  The city of St. Joseph has formally been granted Certified status as...

A new plan is being proposed for the use of the Nye's Apple Barn property on Niles Road in St. Joseph Township.         With a pause in SNAP benefits set to begin on Saturday, New Heights CCDA is launching its annual fundraiser for its Community Food Network.  A former employee of Lawton Public Schools is facing charges for allegedly embezzling district funds.  See om...

Zack and Sarah have another round of weekly events and programs for your business from the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce. Go to smrchamber.com or greaternileschamber.com for details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unit 2 of the Cook nuclear power plant is now back online after a 35-day refueling outage.  The federal government has put out notice that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not be distributed on November 1 as the shutdown continues, and food pantries in southwest Michigan are expecting to feel the effects. The Niles Scream Park is offering something new this Thursday and...

In today's news: A former detective for the Lincoln Township Police Department has been charged with several felonies for allegedly falsifying salvage vehicle inspections.  The next Berrien County Land Auction will be Friday, October 31. The South Haven Area Recreation Authority has officially acquired the Riverwoods property, a 50-acre site located in South Haven Township along the Black Riv...

In today's news: We're learning more about the human and sex trafficking bust made by the Berrien County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday. A settlement has been reached in a long running lawsuit between the office of the Berrien County Drain Commissioner and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.  The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is no longer considering a...

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the new Corner at Wall Street Apartments in Benton Harbor, a mixed-use housing and commercial development intended to offer supportive services for residents. A new home has been found for Present Pillars in Benton Harbor.  The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce have announced a new partner...

In today's news: Former Baroda-Lake Township Police Chief Shawn Martin has charged with embezzlement, several months after being placed on administrative leave.  A new entertainment venue could be coming to the Arts District in Benton Harbor. A school bus owned by Bloomingdale Public Schools has been recovered and returned to the district after it was stolen early Tuesday.  See omnystudi...

In today's news: The Palisades nuclear power plant has received its first delivery of fuel since 2022 as the project to restart the plant gets closer to completion.  We're about two weeks away from the November elections, and Berrien County voters will some a few big questions to decide. The city of St. Joseph is planning a workshop for this week to explain a development tool it's seeking to...

Nacho, Nacho Mannnnn is a tan and white colored cattle dog mix with a very fun and playful side who can be a bit rambunctious. When he gets outside, he loves to show off his zoomy side in the play yard. Nacho is a big goofball to say the least. He is roughly 2 years old, up to date on his vaccinations and neutered. He came to us earlier in the summer and has been a joy to have, but it's time for h...

Meet Balto!!  Balto is an Alaskan Malamute who is around 2 years old. He loves to run and play whenever he can. When he first came to us, he was a hot mess! Standoffish and did not want to socialize, and had mats and burrs covering his body. As soon as he got comfortable and clean, he couldn't get enough of the love! Balto is so cuddly and flu...

In today's news: More Berrien County municipalities are taking a look at a potential ballot proposal that could be considered by Michigan voters next year and warning its approval would be a bad idea. The Berrien County Sheriff's Department is entering into a partnership with Corewell Health and Harbortown Treatment Center to provide opioid addiction treatment to inmates at the Berrien County Jail...