Indiana Michigan Power is planning to do some tree trimming near its electrical lines around Indiana and southwest Michigan in the coming weeks. This will be an aerial tree trimming program, done with helicopters. I&M is working
Spectrum Health Lakeland is inviting Berrien County residents to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine at a large clinic it’s holding next week. It says the clinic at Lake Michigan College on Tuesday will administer the Moderna
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers. 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives, with most drugs obtained
From the Associated Press — The University of Michigan will require COVID-19 vaccinations for students who live on its Ann Arbor campus this fall. President Mark Schlissel said Friday that shots won’t be mandated for faculty, staff
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has set a goal to power all state-owned facilities completely through renewable energy by 2025. “This is the work that we’re getting done. This is a project that over a longer period of time
From the Associated Press — An anonymous call alleging that a driver could be drunk wasn’t enough for police to make a traffic stop in Huron County in Michigan’s Thumb. That’s the opinion of the Michigan Supreme
The Berrien County Register of Deeds office will close for part of next Tuesday. Register of Deeds Lora Freehling told county commissioners this week her office is upgrading computer equipment and will need to close next Tuesday,
There will soon be a new option for broadband internet in many parts of Berrien County. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Matthew Sams with Mercury Broadband said his company is taking part
It’s easier than ever to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Berrien County Health Department Communications Manager Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the county has close to 45% of its population with at least one dose of vaccine, and
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is being asked to approve a Brownfield reimbursement request for a new apartment development planned in Benton Township. Speaking to the board Thursday, Berrien County Community Development Director Dan Fette said
Michigan is reporting 4,867 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 809,000 COVID cases since the start of the pandemic
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s elections board has deadlocked on certifying a veto-proof initiative that would enable the Republican-led Legislature to wipe from the books a law Governor Gretchen Whitmer used to issue sweeping pandemic orders
The state House will soon vote on a bill to help ensure children with autism continue to receive vital services without interruption. State Representative Pauline Wendzel and Logan Center clinical director Kristin Wier testified Thursday on House
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is celebrating Earth Day with an announcement state offices will use 100% renewable energy by 2025. The governor’s office has released the following: On Earth Day Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that state-owned facilities would
Some 700 Jeeps will cross the Mackinac Bridge Friday afternoon in the annual Jeep the Mac event. Executive director of the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, Lora Brown, says there will be a meet and greet after the
Fruit growers throughout Michigan are assessing the damage after a couple of cold nights with temperatures dropping into the low 20s in some spots. Michigan Farm Bureau crop insurance manager Kevin Robson says they’re concerned about peach
President Joe Biden’s global climate summit could be a turning point in the fight for climate action. Forty heads of state are expected at the virtual event today, which coincides with Earth Day. Along with re-establishing the
From the Associated Press — No criminal charges will be filed in an investigation of a petition drive to repeal a law that was used to shut down parts of Michigan last year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hagar Township has reopened its Paw Paw River kayak launch across from the KOA campground on Coloma Road. The launch is part of Hagar Township’s Riverside Park, opened in 2019. The park features a pavilion, parking, picnic
Congressman Fred Upton is marking Earth Day by highlighting his Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act. It’s legislation that would require the Secretary of Energy to conduct regular assessments of the energy resource supply chains in the
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will cut the ribbon on a new health clinic in Benton Harbor next week. The Pokagons say members of the Tribal Council, Pokagon Health Service, and Mshkiki Community Clinic staff will be
The Michigan Senate has approved legislation to aid with the rollout of broadband internet in rural areas. State Senator Aric Nesbitt tells WSJM News his bill gives a personal property tax exemption to providers on equipment they
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s top election official and its redistricting panel are asking the state Supreme Court for more time to adopt new congressional and legislative maps, pointing to delayed census data. The lawsuit filed
Michigan is reporting 5,584 new cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 804,000 COVID cases since the start of the pandemic
A 44-year-old Niles man is facing charges of accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a felony. Berrien County Prosecutor Steve Pierangeli says Patrick Stier contacted who he thought was a 14-year-old
Now that it’s spring time, you may start seeing bird nests around your home, even those of geese and mallard ducks. Michigan DNR wildlife coordinator Hanna Schauer has advice if you see one. “If you come across
The 39 election bills put forth by Republicans in the Michigan Senate are being blasted by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and other officials. Benson says the bills don’t help local clerks, her elections officials, or voters.
The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors has announced Tammy Anders is its Realtor of the Year. The association has released the following: Tammy Anders, Owner/Broker with MI Realty, a Michigan Real Estate Company in Niles, was named
From the Associated Press — Republicans who control the Michigan House have unveiled a plan to spend federal COVID-19 aid, including a proposed $1.6 billion for road, water and broadband infrastructure. A committee will start to discuss
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education is looking to adopt a strategic plan for the district ahead of the next school year, and members say that plan will include the priorities of the community. The
