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Health Department Gives COVID Vaccine Update

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The COVID-19 vaccination effort continues in Berrien County as the health department and Spectrum Health Lakeland have now provided shots to more than 10,000 people. Berrien County Health Department Communications Manager Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the

Granholm Gets US Senate Confirmation Hearing

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Senate lawmakers on the Energy Committee heard from former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, the nominee for Secretary of Energy. Granholm, in her opening statement, said the US has an opportunity to lead the world in developing and

AAA Urges Caution In Winter Conditions

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AAA is reminding everyone to be extra careful out on the road as the region faces another wintry blast. Spokesperson Adrienne Woodland tells WSJM News the most common mistakes drivers make in slick conditions are not clearing

Maritime Museum Looking For Summer Help

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The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is hoping to return to something resembling normal this year, and it’s taking steps to prepare. The museum says it’s hiring for summer jobs in 2021. The museum will have

Food Benefits Expanded

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The more than 1.2 million people in Michigan who are eligible for food assistance will receive an additional payment by the end of January that raises their monthly amount by 15%. The move was announced Thursday by