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In today's news: Two well-known area businesses announce closures by year's end Lack of rain having an impact on area crops Benton Township getting new equipment and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Crops in Southwest Michigan are being affected by the lack of rain the region has experienced the last several weeks.  A mass text messaging service is being brought to the city of Benton Harbor. A Van Buren County educator known for innovative leadership and dedication to the students has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. See omnystudio...

Oh the Aches and Pains. Happy as a Clam. And Secret Judgement! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports The Tigers rally from 4 runs down and beat Kansas City 7-6, combined with Minnesota's loss, Detroit is just 1 1/2 games out of the AL Wild Card Spot.  Tigers take on the Royals tonight at 7:40, 7:15 pregame on WSJM. The Cubs are 5 back in the NL Wild Card race after beating Oakland 9-2.  Cubs face the A's again at 7:40 at Wrigley. For the first time in nearly 3 months, the White So...

In today's news: Benton Harbor city officials say solving youth violence will take a village OK2Say marks 10-year anniversary Area congressman aims to reduce China's influence on college campuses and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Michigan State Police and partners marked the tenth anniversary of the OK2Say student safety tipline on Monday.  Berrien County Cancer Service will be raising money and having some fun with the community next month with its Pink Toilet Time Outs at Watermark Brewing Company in Stevensville.  The South Haven Speakers Series will conclude its tenth season next week with a presentati...

Huh? What? All is forgiven! And the healthiest veggie you probably never eat! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today In Sports After beating LA in the first of two playoff rematches from last season, the Lions fall to Tampa Bay 20-16 at Ford Field to fall to 1-1 on the season.   The Bears also fall to 1-1 after Caleb Williams is sacked 7 times in a 19-13 loss at Houston. The Colts fall to 0-2 after a 16-10 loss at Green Bay. The Detroit Tigers take 2 of 3 with Baltimore after Riley Greene hits two home run...

In today's news: Former GGs Grocery building destroyed by fire Van Buren man arrested for assault with intent to murder Beach visitors reminded of pier dangers and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John's guest this week is Alan Bradley, the author of the Flavia DeLuce mystery series. This show was played originally in 2014, but is being reprised because, unlike his commitment in this show to stop at 10 books, he has now, years later, published his 11th and next year his 12th book in this wonderful series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we talk Lakeshore, St. Joe, Twin City, & Benton Harbor Football, and Our Lady of the Lake Cross Country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first WSJM Sports player of the week for the 2024 season is Landon Rogers of River Valley High School Cross Country. Landon is just starting his junior year at River Valley.  So far, Landon came in 5th place at the Berrien Springs Shamrock Invitational with a time of 16:49.3.   Then five days later Landon took first place at the Fennville Invitational with a time of 17:02.6.  Landon came in 3r...

Midnight is our sweetest girl, only about 3-4 years old. Midnight is a Labrador Retriever-Pit Bull Terrier mix, and is so friendly and loving! She likes to play fetch, give kisses, and sit in your lap to get pets. We haven't heard Midnight bark even once! She does well with kids, other dogs, and cats. Midnight is spayed and keeps her kennel spotless. Midnight would make an amazing family pet or co...

Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U!  Jamie from Krasl talks about some of the great things happening including new things thing gallery and the lab and also Fall classes and other programs!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U!  Coloma Rod and Gun Club in Coloma is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Sept. 14th to raise funds for restoring the pond the scouts want to use for canoe and kayak training and other merit badges also to restore the environmental quality of the local eco system! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As heard on 97.5 Y-Country, listen back to Portage Central at Lakeshore from Kohn-Lehman Field at Al Stockman Stadium.  Al Pscholka and Mel Grau had the call.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen back to St. Joe facing Kalamazoo Loy Norrix at Steve Upton Field at Dickinson Stadium as heard on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM. Joel Cordes and Bret Witkowski had the call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Berrien County is entering the design phase for its new 911 and Emergency Operations Center in Buchanan.  Legislation from Congressman Bill Huizenga aims to help prevent suicides among veterans. No additional cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis or West Nile Virus have been found in Van Buren or Cass counties.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Joe Bears Football Preview is brought to you by Lazer Graphics! Give them the stuff they want from Lazer Graphics! LazerGraphics.com!  Jonny and Bret talk about what to expect tonight at Dickinson Stadium as St. Joe takes on Loy Norrix! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A unique segment from our WSJM Morning Show with Ken & Friends where we visit with Mike Wyble from Baird Wealth Management to talk about news and views in the financial retirement realm! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6-Pack surgeries are on the rise. Gettin' giggly with it! And game shows are good for the brain! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports The Tigers fall in a game that Tarik Skubal starts, falling to the Rockies 4-2.  Detroit host Baltimore at 6:40, Pregame show tonight on 98.3 The Coast at 6:15. Sox and Cubs were off. "Tua" has another concussion as Dolphins beaten by Buffalo 31-10 on Thursday Night Football.  Sunday, Lions host Tampa Bay at 1, noon pregame on Rock 107 WIRX.  Colts at Packers at 1, and Bears visit...

In today's news: Benton Harbor schools closed today after disruptions at the high school New plans for illegal block parties in Benton Charter Township The Unified Civic Monuments Project gets a big financial boost and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today's episode, Andrew Green reviews Bettlejuice Beetlejuice, the new movie that's...Eh, who am I kidding? You already know what this movie is.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Harbor Area Schools will be closed on Friday following fights on Thursday that led to early dismissal. The Unified Civic Monuments Project, the effort to construct monuments to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, has received a new boost.  Storms that blew through southern Berrien County on August 27 did about $12 million in damage.  See omnystudio....