As the one year anniversary of the arrival of COVID-19 in Michigan approaches, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is asking everyone to take steps to honor those who have been lost. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor
Former Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley has passed away at the age of 96. He’s the longest-serving attorney general in the nation’s history. Former Governor James Blanchard spoke about Kelly’s legacy. “He was a giant in American
Support is growing for bills in the Michigan House and Senate to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity, according to backers of the bills. Governor Gretchen Whitmer supports the bills.
Legislation intended to help healthcare workers maintain their mental health and prevent suicides has been reintroduced in Washington by Congressman Fred Upton after time ran out for it to be approved last year. Upton’s office says the
Michigan Works is conducting a COVID-19 community survey. It’s asking everyone to take a minute to fill out the six question survey so it can get a better idea of how COVID is affecting southwest Michigan residents.
The Niles Scream Park is looking for non-profits that would like to team up with it for the next season while helping to raise money for their causes. The Scream Park is itself a non-profit, and operates
On Saturday March 6th, 2021, the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing adult female who may not be taking her medication according to family and friends. The missing female was reported to have
Southwestern Michigan College has announced the new SMC Guarantee, a scholarship program for new students. SMC President Joe Odenwald tells WSJM News the college is promising minimum support for recent high school graduates, adults returning to complete
The Berrien County Trial Court will move to a new phase of reopening on Monday. The court has released the following: In compliance with the Michigan Supreme Court’s Administrative Orders 2020-14 and 2020-19, the Berrien County Trial
Benton Harbor High School students could soon be back in the classroom. The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education heard from Superintendent Andrae Townsel during a meeting this past week and he said there’s been a
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging everyone to support a child as they learn to read by sponsoring them in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. United Way of Southwest Michigan Major Gifts Director Sharon
Following U.S. Senate passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters have released statements. Stabenow’s office has released the following: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced the U.S. Senate passed
A forum on pandemic mental health organized by One Buchanan will be held this weekend. The moderator will be Dr. Harvey J. Burnett, a professor of psychology at Andrews University. He tells WSJM News COVID precautions for
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s redistricting commission will ask the state Supreme Court to push back the Nov. 1 deadline to finalize new political maps, citing an eight-month delay in data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
COVID-19 isn’t cancelling everything this year. March Mannequins is still scheduled in downtown St. Joseph for next Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News the event features people dressed up
The Michigan House Judiciary Committee is working on legislation designed to fight human trafficking. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township is spearheading the effort, and has a bill to make it easier for the survivors of
Michigan is reporting 1,486 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to more than 594,000 since the pandemic started in March. There were ten
From the Associated Press — Michigan State University plans to offer in-person instruction in 75% of undergraduate classes in the fall. Spectators will be welcomed again at sports events and performing arts shows. President Samuel Stanley Jr.
From the Associated Press — Detroit has turned down 6,200 doses of the newly authorized Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. Mayor Mike Duggan favors shots from Pfizer and Moderna for now. He said the two-dose vaccines are
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags lowered around the state to honor a former Michigan National Guard adjutant general. The governor’s office has released the following: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the
Michigan’s maple syrup producers will be tapping thousands of Maple trees in Michigan over the next month to make maple syrup. Owner of Out of the Woods Farm in northern Michigan near Elk Rapids, Joe Woods, says
Police have been brought in to conduct an investigation of unspecified irregularities at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan. It’s the latest development following the resignation of former Director Jill Svoboda and several staff members. The Humane
There will not be fireworks in South Haven over Independence Day this summer for the second straight year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. City leadership decided to cancel the annual show out of an abundance of caution
The news this week of a Whitmer administration separation agreement with former Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon didn’t please state Senator Kim LaSata. She spoke on the Senate floor Thursday, saying former
A forum on pandemic mental health organized by One Buchanan will be held this weekend. The moderator will be Dr. Harvey J. Burnett, a professor of psychology at Andrews University. He tells WSJM News COVID precautions for
Some Berrien County Commissioners continue to have concerns about COVID restrictions on some businesses. Speaking during Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Ezra Scott raised questions about how the rules affect event venues. Chair Mac
The Berrien County Health Department has got its mind on equity when it comes to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking to a committee of the county commission Thursday, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said vaccination
From the Associated Press — Business groups are urging Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to let employers reopen their offices for in-person work rather than extend a coronavirus-related restriction set to expire in mid-April. In October, after a
Michigan is reporting 1,526 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 593,000 COVID cases since the pandemic started. 37 deaths were reported for
Several animals have died in barn fire in Chikaming Township. The fire department rescued two goats, a pair of horses and some chickens but couldn’t get to a peacock, several chickens and four llamas. The 9-1-1 call
