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The percentage of COVID-19 tests that come back positive in Berrien County is now up to 8%. That’s compared to about 5% last Monday and 3% a couple of months ago. The Berrien County Health Department has

60,000 lights will be on 84 trees in downtown St. Joseph from November 16th until March 1. The city commission approved spending $11,400 on the project Monday. St. Joseph Today director Amy Zapal presented the case to

Health officials are deeply concerned about the rising number of coronavirus cases across the state, especially as winter nears and more people spend time indoors. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the next few weeks are critical for Michigan

It’s just one week until Election Day, even though more than two million people have already voted absentee in Michigan. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says we could break a record. “Three-point-one million have requested to vote

Two financial institutions are becoming one as St. Joseph-based United Federal Credit Union is acquiring Edgewater Bank. United president and CEO Terry O’Rourke says it will be “all about community” and both want to continue their focus

A snowfall record that’s been in place for four decades has been broken in Marquette. The National Weather Service says 8.3 inches of snow fell Sunday, breaking the old record of 3.1 inches set in 1976. “October

North Pier Brewing is coming to downtown St. Joseph. Owner Jay Fettig made the request of the St. Joseph City Commission for a tasting room at 210 State Street, the former home of Schiller Gallery. “With this

In case anyone has been wondering if Halloween is still on, St. Joseph City Manager again let it be known that is a “yes.” “Halloween is coming up on on Saturday. The traditional hours and Saint Joseph

The Van Buren District Library is asking local book lovers to help it provide 200 books to young people this winter. The library is planning “Read to Give” for November 1 through November 30. It says the

The Michigan Department of Transportation is preparing for winter maintenance during the COVID pandemic. Spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells WSJM News the public should be prepared for some plowing to be delayed if an outbreak affects the work

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will be among law enforcement agencies in Michigan with extra patrols on the road this coming weekend. Chief Deputy Robert Boyce tells WSJM News they’ll be looking for drunk drivers on Halloween.

From the Associated Press — A commission has released the 47,000-student Detroit Public Schools from more than a decade of state financial oversight, restoring full control of the district’s finances to the city’s elected school board. The

From the Associated Press — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to give them an extra 40 days until mid-December to seek a grand jury indictment in an alleged scheme to kidnap Michigan’s governor. Prosecutors say they’re

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning of what it calls an alarming increase in new COVID-19 cases around the state. For Saturday, the state reported more than 3,300 cases, and for Sunday and

Triple-A Michigan says we are cautiously working on holiday travel plans. They have a new survey that found 21% are planning a trip, down half from last year. One in seven, or 14%, are still considering a

COVID-19 is starting to impact next year. The South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce has cancelled the 28th Annual Icebreaker Fest, which has been set for January 29th through the 31st. Officials say their primary concern is

A donation of $250,000 has been announced for Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates by the Consumers Energy Foundation. Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates is a program run by Youth Solutions. It helps students graduate high school and then seek

The Michigan Harvest Gathering food drive is underway, this year virtually due to COVID. The annual effort kicked off on Tuesday as the Food Bank Council of Michigan announced a goal of 3 million meals and $330,000

Congressman Fred Upton this week announced a $3.3 million federal grant to help roll out high-speed broadband in southwest Michigan. He joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Wednesday to discuss the grant coming from the

Michigan’s first fatal overdose involving what’s known as purple heroin has been reported in Van Buren County. The Van Buren-Cass District Health Department says it received a report of the death involving Brorphine, a potent synthetic opioid

The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight on Saturday. It says officers responded to the 500 block of Catalpa on a report of shots fired around 2:30 a.m. They found

The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is helping Van Buren and Cass counties draft their next parks plans, and the public is invited to get involved. Senior planner Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News surveys are now online seeking

Michigan State Police have released the following: Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reporting more 3,300 positive test results. “The data shows we are continuing to see alarming increases in the incidence

With Halloween just about here, St. Joseph Today is challenging downtown businesses to show off the best pumpkin decorations they can. St. Joe Today Operations Manager Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News Pumpkins on Parade will run through

Everyone is being urged to get a flu vaccine as the winter approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronson Healthcare says it’s important to get the flu shot every fall, but this year it’s all the more important.

Berrien County’s 911 Telecommunicator of the Year is Melissa Hensley. During a meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this week, Hensley received the honor with the 911 Advisory Board’s Jack Fisher saying she helped save

Juris Silenieks of Grand Rapids is Southwestern Michigan’s new cross country coach. SMC made the announcement Friday as it works to get the new Roadrunners cross country team up and running after it was disbanded 25 years

State Senator Kim LaSata and state Representative Brad Paquette are teaming up for a joint office hour. The two lawmakers will be at Wonderland Cinema and Cafe in Niles this coming Tuesday to chat with residents. The

From the Associated Press — Michigan State University is planning to increase in-person classes and open dorms starting in January, but will skip spring break. MSU President Samuel Stanley Jr. said in a letter Thursday to students,