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Whitmer Tests Positive For COVID

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has tested positive for COVID-19. Her office has released the following: This evening, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19.   “This evening, I tested positive for COVID-19.   “Thankfully, I

Update – Two Drown In South Haven

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South Haven police say two people drowned while swimming in Lake Michigan on Monday afternoon off South Beach. South Haven Area Emergency Services says officers responded to South Beach around 12:40 p.m. on a report of two

Jobs Outlook In US Still Strong

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Despite worries about a recession, many managers at companies in the US say the job market will remain strong the rest of this year. The survey was taken before Friday’s jobs report, which showed half a million

Telemedicine Bill Approved By Congress

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Congressman Fred Upton is welcoming House passage of the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act last week. He tells WSJM News the bill will help ensure doctors can continue providing remote appointments with patients who can’t physically come

No One Hurt In Benton Harbor Fire

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No one is hurt after a fire at a home in Benton Harbor Friday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says officers were called to797 Pipestone around 10:45 a.m. on a report of a fire. They

C&S Machine Adding 85 Jobs In Bertrand Township

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C&S Machine Products in Niles is expanding, adding 85 new jobs. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation says the company is getting support from the Michigan Strategic Fund to expand its manufacturing capabilities to include components for medical

Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Rough Winter

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We’re not even done with summer yet, but the forecast for this winter in Michigan is already out. The Farmers’ Almanac says the prediction is for unreasonably cold and plenty of snow. AccuWeather meteorologist Dean Devore told