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The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is putting out a warning about scammers. They say scam artists are again active, claiming to be with the department, Berrien County, the Internal Revenue Service, or the Treasury Department. The office

A 35-year-old man is dead after a hit-and-run accident involving an SUV and a motorcycle in Benton Township. It happened at 9 p.m. Monday on Union Street at the Briarwood Apartments. According to police, the SUV pulled

From the Associated Press — A Michigan congressman says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Republican U.S. Representative Tim Walberg says his symptoms are mild so far. Walberg was reelected to a seventh term in the 7th

State Senator Aric Nesbitt isn’t pleased with the way the Whitmer administration handled the latest announcement about COVID restrictions. The governor and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the latest shut downs Sunday, but

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is asking all travelers to Michigan to beware of the invasive spotted lanternfly, an insect that damages plant life. The lanternfly is from Asia and first appeared in the

Now underway is this year’s Stuff a Truck food drive, held by 97.5 Y Country radio. Y Country morning host Matt Malone tells WSJM News the station seeks to fill as many semi trailers as it can

The Krasl Art Center is temporarily closing. Calling it a tough decision, the center says limited access will be available to The Shop and for current exhibitions. However, all in-person events will be moved to a virtual

To start off the new week, Michigan is reporting a total of 12,763 new COVID-19 cases for both Sunday and Monday combined. That makes for an average of 6,381 over the two days. The state reports those

From the Associated Press — Michigan’s state parks, harbors and recreation areas are seeking entrepreneurs to run camp stores, boat rentals and other businesses as the coronavirus pandemic has spurred an increase in state park visitors. Lori

A race for the Berrien County Board of Commissioners that ended in a tie on Election Day has now been decided. During a meeting of the Berrien County Board of Canvassers Monday, Fifth District candidates Bruce Gorenflo

The state issuing new restrictions in a bid to curb Michigan’s spiking coronavirus cases. Under the new rules, restaurants and bars will be closed except for carryout or delivery. Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association President and CEO

Lake Michigan College is planning to celebrate this year’s International Week remotely this coming week. LMC nursing instructor Kathleen Szymanski tells WSJM News International Week is an annual event to celebrate cultures around the world. “It goes

This is a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services: MDHHS Issues Three-Week Epidemic Order to Save Lives, Protect Frontline Heroes During Fall COVID-19 Surge New order limits indoor and outdoor gatherings where COVID-19 is more

First Tee of Benton Harbor is holding an online auction and a virtual dinner this month to raise money for local scholarships. First Tee Director Ebon Sanders tells WSJM News the organization works with hundreds of young

The coronavirus is continuing to kill Michigan residents as more and more people contract the virus. The state has been adding thousands of new cases per day. With the virus spreading, Governor Whitmer is asking people to

Two people are dead in a Saturday night crash in Marcellus Township. Cass County deputies were called to M-40 and Dutch Settlement and found a vehicle had gone off the road on M-40 and hit a tree.

Lake Michigan College has announced a new performance series with WNIT Public Television in South Bend. The two have teamed up for a new television program called The Mendel Center Presents. Mendel Center Mainstage Director Grace Kelmer

Western Michigan University has secured a $4.9 million U.S. Department of Education grant to help it find teachers for Benton Harbor Area Schools and Kalamazoo Public Schools. WMU says a new partnership between it and the two

State Senator Kim LaSata has announced the winners of her MI COVID-19 HERO essay contest. She tells WSJM News she held the contest asking students in southwest Michigan to submit stories about heroes in their lives who

Michigan is reporting more than 7,000 additional cases of COVID-19 for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website shows 7,072 new COVID cases and 65 additional deaths, 36 of which were identified through

Around 85,000 people have applied for Michigan’s new Futures for Frontliners scholarship program since it was announced in September. The program pays for two years of community college for those who have been frontline workers during the

Michigan is rolling out a phone app to notify people when they’ve possibly been exposed to COVID-19. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Bob Wheaton tells WSJM News MI COVID Alert is anonymous, no cost,

Firearm deer hunting season is here. It starts Sunday and will run through the end of November. Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Travis Dragomer is stationed in Berrien County, and tells WSJM News with a

State Representative Pauline Wendzel has announced the launch of a program that gives weatherization grants to Michigan small businesses so they can save money during the winter months. The program is run by the Michigan Department of

Berrien RESA has announced it’s returning nearly $3.2 million in special education funds to local school districts. The move was authorized by its governing board this week. Berrien RESA has released the following: This week, the Berrien

The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are warning about the rapid increase in local COVID cases this fall. Speaking Friday, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said our current numbers dwarf what we were

With a surge of online holiday shopping expect this year, law enforcement officials are warning local residents to be on the lookout for package thieves. Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren recommends investing in a home surveillance system.