The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has updated its priority group guidance for COVID-19 vaccination. It’s also announced 37,000 healthcare workers in Michigan have received vaccines. The department has released the following: Michigan Department of
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel closed out the run up to Christmas this week by telling people what they can do if they’ve fallen victim to scammers. All December, Nessel presented “20 Days of Scams” in the
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees spent part of its monthly meeting this week reviewing its accomplishments in 2020. SMC President Joe Odenwald presented a list that included the development of SMC’s first online courses, preparation
Michigan is reporting 3,443 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 469,000 cases since the pandemic started. Michigan reported 77
From the Associated Press — Michigan residents who receive food assistance from the state can use their benefits at restaurants. The program could give a boost to restaurants that are prohibited from offering indoor dining because of
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in to the Dollar General store in Lawrence this week. It says deputies were called to the store on Paw Paw Street at 8 a.m. Tuesday. They learned
The COVID-19 pandemic has had some positive impacts, including helping people realize in many cases, they can work from anywhere. To that end, Cornerstone Alliance has offered money to people to move here to work called Move
South Haven police are investigating a shooting Tuesday night. Officers were called to Bronson South Haven Hospital when a 26-year-old woman showed up with a gunshot wound, They determined she had been shot in the 21-thousand block
A series of online chats is being held at Paw Paw Public Schools to help parents navigate the challenges of COVID-19. The district says Parent Chats start out as a presentation on a given topic, like anxiety.
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are looking at how to administer Community Development Block Grant funds. A lengthy discussion was held during a Monday meeting in which the commission considered a proposal to address deficiencies found by HUD
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has acquired a drone thanks to donations from two local partners. Honor Credit Union and Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services teamed up to provide the funding for the department’s EVO
Michigan is reporting 3,082 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 466,000 cases since the pandemic started. Michigan reported 173
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to stop water shutoffs during the pandemic. It’s one of several bills she signed Tuesday. The governor’s office has released the following: — Today, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bills 241, 676, 1137, 1234 and 1246
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Benton Harbor on Monday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says officers were called to the 800 block of Ogden around 1:40 p.m. after several reports of gunfire in
The pandemic may be holding some people back from going all out on Christmas gifts this year, but not like the industry expected. Jennifer Rook with the Michigan Retailers Association says retail sales are down just a
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Detroit’s chief financial officer will become Michigan budget director. Dave Massaron will start January 4. Chris Kolb is resigning to become vice president for government relations at the University of Michigan. Massaron says
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the state is holding another liquor buyback program to help struggling restaurants during the pandemic. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration will take
From the Associated Press — Congress has approved a five-year extension of a program designed to deal with long-term environmental injuries to the Great Lakes. The U.S. Senate voted unanimously Sunday to continue the Great Lakes Restoration
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved the creation of a Citizen Review Board to provide oversight and increase transparency with the local police department. During a Monday meeting, commissioners heard support for the idea from several members
Congressman Fred Upton is hailing House passage of a COVID-19 relief package. It was approved Monday night. Upton’s office has released the following: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today voted for and the U.S. House passed
As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is underway around the country, Michigan officials say they will do what they can to help people overcome reluctance to get a shot. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says skepticism in minority communities
The County Road Association of Michigan is highlighting a new technique being used by the Berrien County Road Department during the recent rebuild of Napier Avenue. The department installed road fabric in the asphalt. It’s a waterproof
The annual Bears in the Air campaign of the South Bend International Airport is underway this week. 1,400 Teddy bears have been purchased thanks to donations, and they will be dropped off at five hospitals in the
New cases of COVID-19 continue going down in Michigan. For Sunday and Monday combined, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 4,551 additional cases, making an average of 2,275 per each day. The total number of
A shooting in Cass County is under investigation by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. It happened Saturday night when a 9-1-1 call came in saying someone in another vehicle was shooting at them. Deputies stopped a white
From the Associated press — A regional education agency named for former U.S. Senator Lewis Cass is dropping the name. Trustees last week voted unanimously to change the name of the Cass Intermediate School District in southwest
From the Associated Press — The Legislature has approved changes to Michigan’s sex offender registry after federal courts declared the current policy unconstitutional. The new rules would change aspects of registering and eliminate bans on registrants living
Two 18-year-olds from South Bend are in the Berrien County Jail after leading police on a chase early Monday morning in Niles. Sheriff’s deputies noticed them driving in the Tyler Automotive parking lot on South 11th Street
The Michigan House has passed a COVID-19 relief bill. The House has approved a budget agreement that would extend unemployment benefits to thousands of laid off Michigan workers until the end of March. The bill includes: $64
A $377,000 grant coming to Berrien County to recoup COVID-19 costs is proving to be a bit tricky for county leaders. During a meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this week, Community Development Director Dan
