The United Way of Southwest Michigan and the Berrien Community Foundation have announced the new Southwest Michigan Cares Fund as the COVID-19 crisis continues. The BCF’s Lisa Cripps-Downey tells WSJM News the fund is for local organizations
As a state, we’re not overreacting to COVID-19. That’s the feeling of Beaumont Health president and CEO John Fox. “This morning, we broke through 500 in-patients, and at this point we’re at 540 already today,” Fox said
The Hartford Strawberry Festival has been canceled for this year. The event at Ely Park in Hartford was slated for the second weekend in June, but due to the COVID-19 outbreak, organizers thought it best to take
South Haven North Shore Elementary fifth grade teacher Julie Sheppard is a finalist for the national Hannah E. MacGregor Teacher of the Year award. The award will be given out on June 18 at the National History
Based on cellphone data, Michiganders are heeding the suggestions to keep away from each other and stay home. The Social Distancing Scorecard by the firm Unacast give the state a grade of “A” for following what we’re
The closure of all K-12 schools in Michigan is halfway through its second week, and there are starting to be expectations it will go on longer than first announced. Governor Whitmer ordered the schools closed for three
You can now make donations of medical and sanitation supplies to Spectrum Health Lakeland. Vice president of philanthropy Brandi Smith tells WSJM News they’re collecting N95 face masks, gloves, face shields, disposable lab coats, bleach wipes, and
Meals will continue to be offered to children through their schools all across the state of Michigan while the governor’s stay home order is in effect. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: School
The number of coronavirus cases in Michigan is now 2,295. The Department of Health and Human Services says 43 people have died, almost double the total from Tuesday. Berrien County now has 10 cases, up from 8.
The Benton Township Police Department is investigating a shooting at a party store on Tuesday evening. It says the incident happened at the Quik Way Party Store at 105 South Fair Avenue around 8 p.m. Officers were
Michigan State Police have released a Frequently Asked Questions document regarding Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s stay home order issued this week. Below is the full state police list of questions and answers. How will the “Stay Home” Executive
The following is a release from the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department Van Buren/Cass District Health Department Announces First Positive Case of COVID-19 in Van Buren County Hartford, Mich. – On Tuesday, March 24, the Van Buren/Cass
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified some cases of COVID-19 at state-run psychiatric hospitals. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: The Michigan Department of Health and Humans Services (MDHHS)
The Twin City Players have announced the cancellation of the remainder of their season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The players say the decision comes following federal, state and CDC recommendations to reduce social gatherings in an
The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority, or Dial A Ride, says it remains open, but it’s urging riders to only use the bus service when it’s absolutely necessary for trips to work for essential service providers, to
Congressman Fred Upton expects a quick U.S. House vote on an economic stimulus passage once it’s approved by the Senate. He told WSJM News from his home in St. Joseph on Tuesday he was hoping the Senate
Michigan is now under a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She says public health scientists are clear that a 14-day freeze on movement will stop the spread. “The better for our ability
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on everyone to make donations of some supplies to help keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her office has released the following statement: With many hospitals throughout Michigan facing potential shortages
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has cancelled its meeting set for this week. Berrien County Administration has released the following statement: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has cancelled their meetings for Thursday, March 26, 2020.
Honor Credit Union is offering ways to help members get through what could wind up being tough financial times with the coronavirus pandemic and the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order that has shut down some businesses. Stacey
The Berrien County Health Department has stepped up efforts to trace the contacts of individuals in the community who could have been exposed to COVID-19. The Berrien County Health Department has released the following statement: As the
There’s another sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the state. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the number now stands at 1,791 with 24 deaths. In southwest Michigan, one case is
End the school year now. That’s the plea from Detroit Public Schools Community District superintendent Nikolai Vitti to the Michigan Department of Education. In a letter, Vitti says there are too many questions about how things will
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is recommending everyone have an emergency plan for their pets as the COVID-19 crisis continues. The department has released the following statement: While our numbers of positive cases in Berrien County continues
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is keeping state parks open for now, but has closed campgrounds and other parks-related facilities. The DNR has released the following statement: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that,
The city of Benton Harbor is the latest municipality in the area to close its offices to the public. The closure took effect today and will be in place until April 13. However, city staff remain on
Because the coronavirus can survive on surfaces for several days, stores in Michigan are no longer accepting bottle and can returns. That recommendation was made this week by the Michigan Retailers Association, the Michigan Beer and Wine
Berrien County’s COVID-19 cases are rising quickly. They were at 4 on Sunday, and have now doubled to 8 as of Tuesday morning. There have not been any deaths in southwest Michigan from the coronavirus outbreak, and
The office of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is going to mail out absentee ballot applications for elections planned for May 5. The Michigan State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: Secretary of State
Community leaders from Detroit and clean water organizations are calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to establish public hand-washing stations because of the slow pace of returning water service to households whose water has been cut off. Detroit
