Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten is among the appointees to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s COVID-19 Return to School Advisory Council. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a group of 25
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is easing more COVID-19 restrictions. Her office has released the following statement: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced rescissions of executive orders on FOIA, hospital capacity, and emergency medical services, and the Michigan Department of
The Berrien County Trial Court is making some changes to services now that the state’s stay home order for COVID-19 has been lifted. It’s released a reopening schedule for proceedings that have been delayed due to the
The state of Michigan is working to ensure anyone who needs a COVID-19 test can get one. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services say they’re alerting Michiganders diagnostic COVID-19 testing for
Michigan actor Jeff Daniels is bringing a live performance to Lake Michigan College…sort of. LMC says as part of its Remotely Interested online concert series, Daniels will be a guest on Friday, June 19. LMC says Jeff
Movement could be coming soon with the redevelopment of the former Overton factory site in South Haven. City Manager Brian Dissette tells WSJM News the six acre, city owned property off Indiana Avenue and Elkenburg Street has
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have accepted a couple of grants for the public safety department. During a Monday meeting, they were told the department has been approved for more than $53,000 from the U.S. Justice Department as
First Church of God will hold its first in-person gathering since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic this weekend in Benton Township. On Sunday, congregants will take part in a drive-in celebration at Lake Michigan College. Lead
Extra dredging is being done this week in the St. Joseph outer harbor thanks to action by the St. Joseph City Commission on Sunday. The body held a rare weekend meeting to authorize the reimbursement of the
The Berrien County Health Department has launched a newer, more detailed version of its COVID-19 online dashboard. First released in April, the dashboard features up to date information on the latest COVID-19 cases in the county. It
Following several nights of unrest around the country, Congressman Fred Upton is calling for peace. After a Monday night that brought some unrest in Kalamazoo, Upton says it’s time for everyone to “heed the advice of George
There was a violent flare-up in downtown Kalamazoo Monday night. Public Safety Chief Kerry Ann Thomas called on surrounding law enforcement to restore peace, but the damage was done. “Six people were arrested on eight charges,” Thomas
Michigan is reporting 199 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to 57,731 since the start of the pandemic. There are 37 additional deaths
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appealed to the federal government to provide assistance to states for COVID-19 testing and budget shortfalls. Whitmer testified before the the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on Tuesday.
As protests continue across the country and here in Michigan, “the fight will not be won on the streets.” That’s the message to young people from Cle Jackson, president of the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP. “It’s won
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is defending the state’s action in keeping nursing homes safe during the coronavirus. A final report on how many people in nursing homes have died from the virus is due in the coming weeks.
The Michigan National Guard is assisting with COVID-19 testing in Allegan County nursing homes. The Allegan County Health Department has released the following statement: In effort to increase COVID-19 testing across Michigan, Allegan County Health Department (ACHD)
The Mackinac Bridge Mac Pass toll system windshield stickers that allow for quicker, touch-free crossing are still free to account holders, but only until July 1. The Mackinac Bridge Authority says the stickers will cost $1 each
Benton Harbor City Commissioners are thanking the community for helping to make a weekend demonstration peaceful. The Sunday march and rally in response to police violence against black Americans was held without incident, and City Commissioner Ron
Congressman Fred Upton has signed on to a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking more information about a dam in Midland County has breached and caused massive flooding. Upton, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and the leadership
The United Way of Southwest Michigan has begun its annual Christmas in June food drive. Spokesperson Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News the agency collects food for 38 pantries around southwest Michigan each June when they see need
The South Haven Rotary has announced the creation of four new scholarships for students at South Haven High School. Rotary President Mark Odland says the organization has supported education in the community for many years, and for
The state of Michigan has announced bottle and can returns will soon be accepted once again. The following statement has been released by the Michigan Department of Treasury: Today, Treasury issued a Notice Regarding Phased Reestablishment of
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging those who organize protests following the killing of George Floyd to make sure the demonstrations will be safe. Speaking Monday after a weekend of protests and riots in some cities, the governor
Michigan is reporting 135 additional cases of COVID-19 for Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that brings the state’s total to 57,532 since the start of the pandemic. There are 25 additional deaths
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ended Michigan’s stay home order. The office of the governor has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire
From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has lifted Michigan’s coronavirus stay-at-home order. Whitmer said Monday that restaurants can reopen to dine-in customers next week and she has eased limits on gatherings. Some businesses where close
St. Joseph Public Schools is now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the next academic year. The district says the applications will be taken through June 30. Parents can fill out and submit their student applications online,
A 20-year-old man from the Lawton area is facing charges after he broke into a home while intoxicated and fell asleep on Monday morning. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were called to the home
Protests led to rioting and looting in multiple Michigan cities this weekend. 100 businesses were damaged and seven police cars set on fire in Grand Rapids. Windows were broken out of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. City
