Even though it’s been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Van Buren District Library continues to serve residents via online programs. Director Dan Hutchins tells WSJM News they’ve been doing virtual story times and crafts, researchers
This is National Travel and Tourism Week, although it’s being marked a bit differently this year. West Michigan Tourist Association Director Dan Sippel tells WSJM News they would usually be holding celebrations around the state, but right
The South Haven City Council will be holding a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget on May 18. City Manager Brian Dissette says the discussions started with the focus of finding ways to address the
St. Joseph Today has canceled several summer events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Amy Zapal tells WSJM News the cancellations extend through August. This means there will be no Lake Bluff Artisan Faire, Antiques on the
Even with a software glitch that resulted in lower numbers for new COVID-19 cases being reported on Monday, Tuesday’s statewide increase in new cases is just 447. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued an opinion that the governor’s executive orders related to COVID-19 are enforceable. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: The Michigan Legislature’s failure to pass an extension of the
The “World’s Largest Flag Day Parade” is another area event that won’t be held this year because of COVID-19. Organizers of the annual Flag Day Parade in Three Oaks have canceled the festivities set for June 14.
From the Associated Press — Officials have closed a parking lot at a Michigan state park after crowds of visitors ignored social distancing guidelines designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Grand Haven State Park’s parking
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration says hospitals and physicians have “broad discretion” to decide whether to delay nonessential procedures during the pandemic. The state issued new guidance Sunday amid pressure to let providers
Governor Whitmer is creating the Michigan COVID-19 Office of Accountability inside the State Budget Office. She says it will handle oversight of all state spending to battle the pandemic. “The accountability office will report regularly to me,”
The first elections in Michigan since the state’s first recorded COVID-19 cases will be held Tuesday. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said during Governor Whitmer’s Monday afternoon briefing that the state is doing everything possible to hold
All concerts, festivals, and other events that had been scheduled for this summer at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad has issued a statement
Berrien County is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 for Monday. The Berrien County Health Department also says the county has had its 19th death from the illness. The patient was a man over the age of
A new song by Detroit rap artist GmacCash is getting a thumbs up from Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The tune is called “Big Gretch” and got a response from the governor on Twitter over the weekend. Whitmer said
Gas prices are going higher. For the first time in nine weeks, Triple-A Michigan says the statewide average per gallon has risen, up 11¢ to $1.53. The price is still $1.40 less than what we were paying
Work will start next Monday on a resurfacing project on M-51 in Berrien and Cass counties. The Michigan Department of Transportation will be working on 11.4 miles of the highway between Peavine and 9th streets. Along with
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there are now 43,754 cases of coronavirus in the state, with 4049 deaths linked to the illness. That’s an increase of 547 cases from Saturday and 29 additional
Two Coloma men are in the Van Buren County Jail waiting to be arraigned after being caught allegedly stealing tools, lawn equipment, and fishing equipment from two sheds in Hamilton Township near Decatur. Police were called to
Michigan has received approval from FEMA to provide housing for homeless individuals at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. The administration of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following statement: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced Michigan has received
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is telling state residents about the resources available to them for coping with a mental health crisis. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: Getting crisis
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it’s working with the state’s beef and pork producers to ensure stores have an adequate supply of meat for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Emergency Operations
Michigan is reporting 851 additional cases of COVID-19 around the state for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the total number of cases in the state since the start of the pandemic is
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has said several times she’s not interested in being the running mate for Joe Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket, and was asked during Friday’s briefing if she should formally take her name out
Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not like what she saw during the most recent protests of her COVID-19 executive orders on Thursday. “Yesterday’s scene at the Capitol was disturbing, to be quite honest,” said Whitmer. “Swastikas and Confederate
From the Associated Press — Waves from Lake Michigan have washed away a section of pavement in a Northwest Indiana town, threatening utility lines and nearby homes. Rangers with the Indiana Dunes National Park stood guard Thursday
Pure Michigan and MLive have announced a new partnership to keep people entertained while they’re sheltering in place and social distancing. They’re working with Under the Radar Michigan to host a new virtual concert and entertainment series
Flooding is again an issue throughout southwest Michigan. South Haven City Manager Brian Dissette says it’s unprecedented. “The flooding was the result of high water in the Black River and Lake Michigan,” explains Dissette. “We’ve been combating
Officials in Berrien County are asking everyone to continue social distancing and staying home when possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a Friday update, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said the measures that have been taken
More of Michigan’s economy will be reopening next week. Governor Whitmer says she’s signed a new executive order on that front. “That includes construction work, real estate activities, and work that is primarily and traditionally performed outdoors,”
Michigan is reporting 977 new cases of COVID-19 around the state for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total up to 42,356 since the pandemic started. There have been
