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
Antiques on the Bluff is the latest event put on by St. Joseph Today that’s being impacted by coronavirus. Executive director Amy Zapal says they are canceling the first show of the year, which had been set
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging the federal government to open a special enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Last week, the governor and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Director Anita Fox
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, the Berrien County Health Department, and Spectrum Health Lakeland have issued a statement to answer some of the questions they’ve been getting about the stay at home order issued by Governor Gretchen
With many businesses now being forced to temporarily close due to Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” order, she is acknowledging there will be pain felt in the economy. But, there is also help available. Cornerstone Alliance
Bangor Police are teaming up with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to try to find 17-year-old Joanna Serrano. She was last seen on February 18, but her last known location has not been released.
People are using more disposable wipes in the last few weeks to clean surfaces in their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a reminder is going out from the city of South Haven to only put
Michigan Works is closing its service centers and conducting all business via phone or internet. Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties has released the following statement: Effective March 24th, all Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass
COVID-19 cases in Michigan are now up to 1,328 with 15 deaths. The latest figures from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows the virus remains concentrated in metro Detroit, but is spreading with five
Berrien County officials have issued a joint statement on the stay at home order issued today by the office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Below is their full statement: Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-21 that temporarily
Congressman Fred Upton has co-sponsored legislation urging President Trump to make effective use of the Defense Production Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Upton has joined colleagues in calling on the president to immediately share with
Governor Whitmer is issuing a new executive order shutting down most of the state. The following is the release from her office: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing
Berrien County is now up to 5 COVID-19 cases. The first two were announced Saturday and were women who had attended the March 8 Sandi Patty concert at Andrews University. Two more cases were announced on Sunday,
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce a “stay at home” order during 11 a.m. press conference according to the Detroit Free Press and MIRS News. Illinois and Ohio have already done so. The Michigan Chamber of
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From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan needs the federal government to provide not only more test kits and masks but also clear guidance on how best to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan is now at least 1,035 with eight deaths. The latest figures from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services show the area of the state most affected by
