The Michigan State Board of Canvassers has certified this month’s election results. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has released the following statement: “Democracy has prevailed. Today’s vote of the State Board of Canvassers to certify Michigan’s November
A 64-year-old Niles man is recovering at South Bend Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in a Sunday afternoon crash in Niles. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says Octavio Quispe was found pinned and unresponsive under his passenger
Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner this year costs around 4% less than last year according to an American Farm Bureau Federation survey. They found a classic dinner costs $46.90 to feed 10 people, which is under $5 per
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff today, Monday, November 23, 2020, in honor of Firefighter Michael Buitendorp who
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made several new staff changes. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, the Whitmer Administration announced promotions and a new staff hire within the executive office. Tiffany Brown, who previously served as the governor’s Press
The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding the public about its winter snow plowing policies as the weather gets colder. The road commission has released the following: Michigan’s first snowflakes have already fallen, and before the
From the Associated Press — Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield says President Donald Trump didn’t ask the state’s Republican lawmakers to “break the law” or “interfere” with the election during a meeting at the White House. Chatfield
From the Associated Press — A Michigan mandate that has forced dine-in restaurants and bars to close for the second time this year is getting a mixed response from industry leaders that worry the move could hurt
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Retailers Association are appealing to Michigan residents not to panic buy food and other items as the COVID crisis deepens. The two said Friday they are
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging caution around Great Lake piers, breakwaters, and jetties, especially during times of high wind and waves. The Army Corps says there have been many accidents near harbor structures throughout
From the Associated Press — Wildlife officials in many states are issuing lots more hunting and fishing licenses this year – apparently because of the coronavirus. Americans who are weary of being cooped up at home and
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning about an increase in cases of gonorrhea this year. Spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News they’re up 22% with the state already passing last year’s total for
Michigan is reporting 7,528 new COVID-19 cases for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 302,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic started. The state reported 101 additional
New research is revealing some policies and behaviors referred to as “predatory” by for-profit colleges in Michigan. Michigan League for Public Policy Senior Policy Analyst Peter Ruark says according to his group’s findings, many for-profit schools have
The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is in trouble, and it’s asking the public to help out. Spokesperson Xay Somsanith tells WSJM News the organization has had to cancel all of its normal fundraising events this year.
The South Haven City Council this week received an update from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority regarding the city’s current beach safety plan. There have been calls from the community for lifeguards at the city’s north
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
From the Associated Press — State regulators say they’ve rejected an appeal of a bottled water company’s plan to pump more water in western Michigan. The head of Michigan’s environment department says she can intervene only “under
Berrien RESA has recognized this year’s community Partners in Education for their efforts to foster relationships that encourage student development and achievement. RESA says the Partners in Education this year are Harding’s Friendly Market in Berrien Springs,
The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are urging everyone to limit their Thanksgiving to one household as COVID-19 spins further out of control. Speaking Friday, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said cases are
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Retailers Association are appealing to Michigan residents not to panic buy food and other items as the COVID crisis deepens. The two said Friday they are
Michigan is reporting 9,779 new COVID-19 cases for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 295,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic started. The state reported 53 additional
(Kalamazoo, MI – AP) – A judge has declined to stop a three-week ban on indoor dining in Michigan, the latest coronavirus restriction imposed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration. Federal Judge Paul Maloney says a restraining order
There is now a cap on the number of spirits you can buy at Meijer. The limit is just for the holiday season and only applies to bottles of spirits like vodka, whiskey, tequila, et cetera. Meijer
From the Associated Press — A judge has declined to stop a three-week ban on indoor dining in Michigan, the latest coronavirus restriction imposed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration. Federal Judge Paul Maloney says a restraining order
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, but the state’s chief medical executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun is warning people to not hold big celebrations. “It is certainly one of my favorite holidays, but this year, it simply has to be
From the Associated Press — President Donald Trump has summoned Michigan’s Republican legislative leaders to the White House for a meeting Friday. The meeting comes amid a longshot GOP push to overturn the certification of Democrat Joe
Plenty is being done at the Berrien County Jail to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey told county commissioners Thursday everyone who is booked at the jail gets tested. He noted there are
A coalition of Berrien County organizations and businesses has released a joint open letter to the community to urge continued diligence in the fight against COVID-19. The letter, signed by the Berrien County Health Department, the Berrien
New research is revealing some policies and behaviors referred to as “predatory” by for-profit colleges in Michigan. Michigan League for Public Policy Senior Policy Analyst Peter Ruark says according to his group’s findings, many for-profit schools have
