Legislation to provide aid to states left financially drained by the COVID-19 pandemic is being introduced in the U.S. House. Congressman Fred Upton says the State and Municipal Assistance for Recovery and Transition, or SMART, Fund will
More testing is being done around the state for COVID-19, and things are improving in a few of Michigan’s hotspots like metro Detroit and Grand Rapids. The state now has 51.915 cases of COVID-19, up by 773
A resurfacing project is about to start on East Main Street in Benton Harbor. The Michigan Department of Transportation says it’s working on two miles of the road from the St. Joseph River to Fair Avenue. The
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order that will allow businesses in certain regions to reopen. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-92, allowing for the reopening,
The number of COVID-19 cases in Michigan is higher by 638 as of Sunday afternoon to 51,142. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting 11 new deaths for a total of 4,891 and recoveries
An 8-year-old boy is recovering from minor injuries after he was rescued from the Dowagiac River by police on Saturday. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says deputies responded to a rescue call near Arthur Dodd Memorial Park
Michigan is reporting 425 additional cases of COVID-19 around the state for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the statewide total since the start of the pandemic is now 50,504. There are 55
A home in Bangor Township suffered heavy damage in a fire on Friday afternoon. South Haven Area Emergency Services says the Bangor Community Fire Department responded to the scene on 70th Street near 39th Avenue around 4:40
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced expanded crisis support for Michiganders experiencing an emotional crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department has released the following statement: Confidential emotional support counseling is now available
The U.S. House on Friday approved a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill. Introduced by Democrats, the House bill has almost no chance of passing the Republican Senate. In the House, Congressman Fred Upton voted against it. He
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says all state parks will be open, but the campgrounds will remain closed, and Governor Whitmer confirmed Friday afternoon that private campgrounds are also not yet allowed to reopen. “We know
As southwest Michigan shelters in place, Congressman Fred Upton is asking residents to share pictures of how they’re spending their time. He’s been writing a daily column from home that’s posted to his website, and tells WSJM
The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy will have volunteers out in force this weekend ridding area preserves of the invasive garlic mustard. It says they have been at it for weeks, but the operation set for this Saturday
A candidate has thrown his hat into the race for Berrien County Treasurer. Troy Rolling of Benton Township is seeking to replace former Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski. Witkowski stepped down last month, and former Chief Deputy
Prosecutors in Allegan County say charges have been filed in a 31-year-old cold case murder. 14-year-old Aundria Michelle Bowman was reported missing as a runaway from her home in Fillmore Township on March 11, 1989. Several police
The Michigan Retailers Association does not know how many businesses have been forced to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, but as spokesperson Meagan Holland says, there’s not much optimism. “We just heard the number that
A new panel of students, parents, teachers, public health officials, and school administrators will be formed by Governor Whitmer to formalize the process for determining how schools might be able to reopen this fall. The new panel
From the Associated Press — Prosecutors say a 32-year-old man has been charged with terrorism for making credible death threats against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel. Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy said Friday
Berrien County’s COVID-19 cases are now up to 485, higher by 15 on Friday with one additional death to bring that total to 28. The Berrien County Health Department says there have been 16 more people who
From the Associated Press — Michigan will confront multibillion-dollar declines in tax revenue combined with record-high enrollment in government health insurance programs. It’s a double whammy from the coronavirus pandemic that may lead to major service cuts.
There will be a new principal leading St. Joseph Public School’s E.P. Clarke Elementary in the fall. Current principal Michelle Allen is retiring, and the district has selected Jesseca LaFayette for the job. LaFayette has been in
The city of South Haven has lowered U.S. and Michigan flags to half-staff today to mark Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. In particular, the city says
Berrien County officials are seeking to clear up some confusion regarding Governor Gretchen Whimer’s executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Berrien County Health Department has released the following statement: Berrien County officials are clearing up confusion
Congressman Fred Upton is hailing news that FEMA is sending two shipments of personal protective equipment to nursing homes in southwest Michigan. “We’ve been in touch with FEMA literally every week,” Upton said. “We participate in conference
Napier Avenue in St. Joseph Township and Benton Township will finally be getting that road diet this year. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved moving forward with an $873,000 project that will result in
Outgoing Berrien County Parks Director Brian Bailey has been honored by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. Bailey retires this week, and during a Thursday meeting, the county board approved a resolution thanking him for his service
As Berrien County edges closer to reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, what statistics is the Berrien County Health Department studying? County Health Officer Nicki Britten says one number is the weekly death total. That’s looking flat in
A state task force is working to come up with solutions to address long-standing health disparities among black Michiganders, who make up a disproportionate number of COVID-19 deaths. While African Americans make up just 14% of the
A sign of summer is returning to South Haven Friday for a summer that will be anything but normal. South Haven Area Emergency Services will start its program of flying safety flags at city beaches between 9
Whirlpool and Dow are teaming up with Reynolds Consumer Products to manufacture and donate 2,000 respirators to healthcare facilities in Michigan, Louisiana, and Texas. The joint project is a protective piece of headgear and respirator system that
