A Watervliet business has been cited by the state for COVID-19 violations. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration says Lane Automotive is among 9 businesses being cited around the state in the latest round. It says
Funerals are still limited to 25 people, and there is concern in the industry that limit could be extended when current COVID restrictions expire. Michigan Funeral Home Directors Association Executive Phil Douma told Michigan News Network this
A $500,000 grant is going to the Region IV Area Agency on Aging so it can help to improve health outcomes among seniors. Agency CEO Christine Vanlandingham tells us a 2019 study found seniors need help addressing
Work to protect the shoreline along Silver Beach in St. Joseph is nearing completion. Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday contractor Triple D Excavating has put large rocks in
A grant of $377,000 is going to Berrien County to help it recoup COVID-19 expenses. Speaking to county commissioners on Thursday, Berrien County Community Development Director Dan Fette said the money has to be used in a
LOCATION Positive cases of COVID-19 Deaths Recovered* as of 11/12/2020 Van Buren County 2,899 47 816* Cass County 2,160 30 719* Michigan 380,343 9,580
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has secured an extension of the use of the Michigan National Guard to assist in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will continue well into next year. The governor’s office has released the following.
Michigan is reporting 7,146 additional cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website says the state has now had a total of more than 380,000 cases of COVID since the
St. Joseph Public Schools is shutting down Brown School through next Friday, December 11 and putting all students into virtual learning. In a letter to parents, superintendent Dr. Thomas Bruce says it’s due to a “significant number
The state of Michigan is out with an interim report on the progress of the Michigan Task Force on Racial Disparities with COVID-19. Chaired by Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, it shows significant progress in cutting the average
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation in honor of Day of Persons With Disabilities Day in the state. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a proclamation designating today as Day of
The United Way of Southwest Michigan has announced its Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards for the season. The group says scholarships are going to Anna Glomski of Paw Paw High School, Jonathan Leach of Ross Beatty High
Recounts in a couple of close Berrien County elections from November are now scheduled. The Berrien County Board of Canvassers will first recount the village president race in Galien this Friday. In that race, Kenneth Chappell and
The Niles Scream Park has been able to donate more than $109,000 to non-profits thanks to a successful season. Park Manager Aaron Smith tells WSJM News that’s in spite of COVID prompting the park to use a
The Silver Beach Hotel’s liquor license has been suspended for alleged violations of the state’s COVID rules. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission says an emergency suspension of the license was issued after an investigation by the St.
Michigan is reporting 6,955 additional cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website says the state has now had a total of more than 373,000 cases of COVID since the
Allegan County residents can receive free flu vaccines this month at the Allegan County Health Department. Appointments can be made by calling the Health Department and are available on Thursday December 3rd from 1 to 4. Morning
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has recognized Career Exploration and Awareness Month by encouraging the state’s residents to explore new careers. The governor’s office has released the following: To recognize the state’s urgent and growing need for talent and
Police are investigating afterimages of someone climbing the Mackinac Bridge were posted on social media. The Michigan Department of Transportation has released the following: The Michigan State Police is investigating a case of felony trespassing on the
From the Associated Press — The Michigan state House approved a series of bills Tuesday that would provide a greater level of confidentiality for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Under the proposals, victims of crimes and
Three Berrien County Sheriff’s Office K9s have new bullet and stab protective vests. Blek, Maxx, and Mika have received the help from the non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, Incorporated. Their program is open to dogs at least
The Michigan State Police Missing Children’s Clearinghouse is taking entries in this year’s National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. The agency’s Jolene Hardesty tells WSJM News the contest seeks fifth graders to draw up posters bringing attention
State education officials are urging people to make a donation to the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund as the year runs down. Michigan Office of Postsecondary Financial Services Director Robin Lott tells WSJM News the fund gives
Congressman Fred Upton was among the members of Congress to announce a new bipartisan proposal for a COVID-19 stimulus package on Tuesday. The U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus and a group of senators pitched the $908 billion
The annual Michigan State Police Stuff a Blue Goose item drive will be this weekend. The agency seeks to fill up as many Blue Geese, or MSP patrol cars, as it can for local non-profits. The items
Two 17-year-olds from Niles are facing charges after a chase with police on Tuesday. The Niles Police Department says it all started when police tried to pull over a vehicle for a registration violation around 1:40 p.m.
The Hartford Police Department is advising residents, particularly on the East side of town to keep an eye on outdoor decorations and packages. There have been reports of these items being stolen. Residents should report any suspicious
Michigan is reporting 5,793 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website says the state has now had a total of more than 366,000 cases of COVID since the
It’s been one year since the first sale of recreational marijuana in Michigan. The state Marijuana Regulatory Agency says there has been more than $440 million worth of pot sold, with the state taking in more than
LOCATION Positive cases of COVID-19 Deaths Recovered* as of 11/12/2020 Van Buren County 2,800 45 816* Cass County 2,095 30 719* Michigan 366,242 9,324 165,269**
