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This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, and Michigan Lutheran Girls Basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest WSJM Sports Player of the Week is Ava Rommel of St. Joseph girls basketball. Ava is a senior at St. Joseph high school where she has a 3.9 GPA During the week, St. Joe went 2-0 with a 48-28 win at Gull Lake, where St. Joe shutout the Blue Devils 18-0 in the first quarter. Ava had a double double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and added 1 assist and 2 steals. Then in a 57-19 win over Ma...

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners isn't expecting more out of Lansing this year.  Berrien County Animal Services is hoping to get a little more space.  A new charitable foundation in Southwest Michigan has been launched, supporting non-profits throughout the region and into Indiana.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's on top of your tree? Bad Gifts. And a crappy kiss! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benton Harbor faced Brandywine in a Lakeland Conference game played at Our Lady of the Lake High School in St. Joseph, Joel Cordes had the call of the game on News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports LA Chargers top Denver 34-27 on TNF.  LA becomes the first NFL team in 48 years to make a successful fair catch free kick field goal.   The College Football 12 Team Playoff begins tonight with Indiana at Notre Dame at 8:00 Michigan State and Michigan's men's basketball teams return home this weekend. Thursday high school basketball scoreboard. See omnystudio.com/list...

In today's news: Area congressman says negotiations continue to avert Federal govt. shutdown New concerns over new traffic configuration at US-12 and M-51 in Niles Benton Harbor mayor promises to do his part in fight against antisemitism  and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Several elected officials in Berrien County have officially been sworn in for their new terms.  The Berrien Community Foundation had a banner year in 2024.  Congressman Bill Huizenga is among the Republicans in the U.S. House who dropped their support for a federal government spending bill this week, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown come midnight Friday...

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Jordan Kugel about some of the top inquiries people have when contacting Berrien RESA or going to BerrienRESA.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniele from St. Joe Today talks about some of the great events that are happening this weekend in Southwest Michigan!  Plus Katie from House of Colour Southwest Michigan talks about giving the gift of color this holiday season!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helping 'grievers' in a whole new way. Is America getting 'dumber'? And your air fryer might be spying on you! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Oklahoma's 4 point play with 11.5 seconds left leads Sooners over Wolverines 87-86. Red Wings get 6-4 win over Philadelphia as Patrick Kane scores game winner. Bowl games, JMU over WKU, UNLV over Cal White Sox Stadium no longer "Guaranteed" High School Sports Update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: How the $20 million EPA grant to Benton Harbor will be managed Hartford homicide suspect set for extradition from Indiana Michigan State Police asking drivers to slow down for winter weather and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flick Pick is a podcast about movies. In today's episode, Andrew Green reviews Red One, which is a movie now in theaters and available streaming. More here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14948432/?ref_=tt_mv_close See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Be Healthy Berrien has been awarded a $150,000 grant to address health issues in Benton Harbor. State Senator Aric Nesbitt hasn't been impressed with how Democrats have managed the final few days of the legislative session. The $20 million EPA grant announced this week for Benton Harbor will result in a wide range of resiliency programs in the community in the next three years.&nb...

Holiday Disasters! 3 items men should NEVER give their ladies and a sugar and carb EXPLOSION! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sport Xavier Booker has a career high 18 points in Michigan State's 77-58 win over Oakland U in Downtown Detroit.    #24 Michigan will face #14 Oklahoma at 9:00 in Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, NC at 9:00 p.m.   8:30 pregame on WSJM. #20 Michigan women's team falls to #10 Oklahoma 72-62.  WMU wins over Prairie View A&M Blackhawks score 3 in the 3rd period...

Go back and listen to Benton Harbor's home opener on the new Paul Wilhite Court as the Tigers face St. Joe.  Joel Cordes had the call on WSJM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Benton Harbor breaks ground on waterfront park St. Joseph's Dickinson Park renovations near phase one completion Cass County starts search for new county administrator and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The United Way of Southwest Michigan is now taking nominations for its annual Volunteer Leadership Awards.  The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has acquired a new preserve in Van Buren County.  South Haven is getting ready to ring in the new year with its annual New Year's Eve Celebration, set for December 31.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

National Chocolate Covered ANYTHING Day. Pretending to be a Dentist? And the 'loudest' state. That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Chicago drops their 8th straight game with a 30-12 loss at the Vikings.  Minnesota pulls into a 2 way tie with Detroit in the NFC North, and a 3 way tie for first in the NFC.  Bears host Lions on Sunday.   Atlanta over Las Vegas 15-9 in 2nd Monday night game Pistons get a triple double from Cade Cunningham in 125-124 OT win over Miami. Vucevic scores 24 in Bulls...

In today's news: St. Joseph Public Schools starts search for new board president No short-term rental regulation coming from the state, for now Restaurants and workers face uncertain wage future with inaction in Lansing and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Lisa Cripps-Downey about the many ways you can give to Berrien Community Foundation to continue their mission of helping resources meet needs in Southwest Michigan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gift 'Treasure Hunting', Christmas-itis and Common Holiday Traditions! That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.