Love Creek County Park now has some brand new skiing equipment, thanks to a donation from the Bitzer Family Fund. The Berrien County Parks Department says without the generosity of the fund, it wouldn’t have been possible
State Representative Brad Paquette of Niles is calling for Michigan’s COVID frontliner scholarship program to be expanded. His office has released the following: State Rep. Brad Paquette, of Niles, is urging Gov. Whitmer to expand the Future
Berrien County saw a slight dip in reported COVID cases in the week after Thanksgiving, but that could be because some testing sites closed down for the holiday. Speaking Friday, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said
This weekend, Michigan State Police will be holding their annual Stuff a Blue Goose drive. Trooper Holly Higgs with the Niles post tells us why they call the food and toy drive Stuff a Blue Goose. “Traditionally,
Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren Hamel expects it will be some months before the general population will have a chance to be vaccinated against COVID-19. He said on Friday the Spectrum Health system is waiting on its
From the Associated Press — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is asking state lawmakers to approve $300 million in spending to fight the coronavirus into 2021, including money to support the broad-based distribution of vaccines. Thursday’s request is
State Representative Abdullah Hammoud is leading a group of Michigan lawmakers who are endorsing 49ers defensive coach Robert Saleh to become the Detroit Lion’s next head coach. Hammoud says Saleh is a Dearborn native and is highly
Christmas is just weeks away and this year’s stock of trees in Michigan are selling fast. Amy Start is the executive director of the Michigan Christmas Tree Association says sales of trees during the pandemic have been
Michigan is reporting 8,689 additional cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website says the state has now had a total of more than 389,000 cases of COVID since the
The closing of high schools to in-person learning isn’t sitting well with a Michigan Senator. Republican Kim LaSata from Berrien County told state Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon that local districts and parents should be
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has updated its COVID-19 guidance when it comes to the length of quarantines. The department has released the following: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has
From the Associated Press — Now that it’s clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection
From Associated Pres — Bills aimed at reforming Michigan’s criminal justice system have passed the state Senate. The legislation approved Thursday aims to limit unnecessary incarceration and allow law enforcement more discretion when making arrests. One bill
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
