The M-63 Blossomland Bridge is closing December 1 for two and a half months. The Michigan Department of Transportation will have it shut down from Port Street to Whitwam Drive for bridge painting, electrical motor improvements, bridge
From the Associated Press — Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey has sought to downplay his recent meeting with Donald Trump, saying Republicans told the president that Michigan state law doesn’t give legislators a say in awarding electoral
From the Associated Press — Republican John James has conceded to Democratic Senator Gary Peters of Michigan, nearly three weeks after the incumbent was declared the winner by The Associated Press. James, who lost by 92,000 votes
Students at Central Michigan University are heading home for the holidays with Wednesday the last day of finals. University President Bob Davies told Michigan News Network this week they’ve encouraged students to self quarantine before going home.
Holiday travel is expected to be down because of the coronavirus, but 50 million Americans are expected to travel even though the CDC has advised against it. Triple-A Michigan spokeswoman Adrienne Woodland says plan ahead. “If you’re
Health experts are reminding everyone that COVID isn’t the only illness you have to guard against over Thanksgiving. USDA food safety specialist Meredith Carothers tells WSJM News food borne illnesses are a threat with all of the
You may have seen Congressman Fred Upton pop up in the national media this week as he urged a peaceful transition of power in Washington. He got some attention for saying President Trump and others should accept
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department has received more than $127,000 in federal CARES Act money. The department says it worked closely with the Van Buren County Finance Department to apply for the assistance during the pandemic.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is recommending a $200,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a parks project in St. Joseph Township. Township Manager Denise Cook tells WSJM News it’s for the Carronde Park Water
A new video has been released by Governor Gretchen Whitmer asking everyone to be safe this Thanksgiving. She says with COVID having risen dramatically in recent weeks, it’s urgent that Michiganders follow health guidelines. She noted there
6,290 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Michigan for Tuesday. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website, the state has had more than 320,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic
Lake Michigan College will continue to offer remote learning options for students when the spring semester starts. LMC has released the following: Due to the ongoing pandemic and the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the state,
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new page on its coronavirus website to keep track of COVID-19 lab tests. The department has released the following: To help provide additional information about COVID-19
A physical education teacher for Berrien RESA has been named the Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. Berrien RESA has released the following: The Board of Directors for
Drug store chain Rite Aid says it’s updating its COVID-19 testing rules. The company has released the following: To continue to provide its customers with an essential service during the pandemic, Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is updating its
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new virtual way seniors can mark Thanksgiving this week. It’s holding a series of social hours online. The department has released the following: Older adults experiencing
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi this week made a donation of 1,000 Thanksgiving boxes to those in need. The distribution will be completed by the Food Bank of Northern Indiana through the St. Joseph County Pantry. Each
The Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor has provided Senior Nutrition Services and Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan with a $3,750 grant. The club says it was awarded the funds by the Rotary International Foundation to
The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association has announced a new campaign called “Thanksgiving To Go: A Takeout Tradition” as the holiday approaches and restaurants in the state remain closed to dine-in customers. The association has released the
From the Associated Press — General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The move came Monday after the U.S. government told the automaker
The city of St. Joseph is working with organizations on the timing of 2021 special events. The city commission voted to authorize staff to begin working with events that took place in 2019 and got called off
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has donated more than $62,000 to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Beacon Children’s Hospital in South Bend. The Pokagons say the money is from the proceeds of its 2020 Four Winds
With the spike in COVID cases and the upcoming holiday season, consumer groups are warning Michiganders a proliferation of scam artists is emerging. Mark Hornbeck with AARP of Michigan says everyone should be on the lookout for
If and when a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, it will be a while before the general public can get it. That’s according to Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten, who spoke on Friday about the planning underway.
From the Associated Press — Michigan election officials on Monday certified Democrat Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in the state amid President Donald Trump’s brazen attempts to subvert the results of the election. The Board of State Canvassers,
Michigan is reporting 11,511 new COVID-19 cases for Sunday and Monday combined. That makes for an average of 5,755 each of those days. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more
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
