The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi this week made a donation of 1,000 Thanksgiving boxes to those in need. The distribution will be completed by the Food Bank of Northern Indiana through the St. Joseph County Pantry. Each
The Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor has provided Senior Nutrition Services and Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan with a $3,750 grant. The club says it was awarded the funds by the Rotary International Foundation to
The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association has announced a new campaign called “Thanksgiving To Go: A Takeout Tradition” as the holiday approaches and restaurants in the state remain closed to dine-in customers. The association has released the
From the Associated Press — General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The move came Monday after the U.S. government told the automaker
The city of St. Joseph is working with organizations on the timing of 2021 special events. The city commission voted to authorize staff to begin working with events that took place in 2019 and got called off
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has donated more than $62,000 to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Beacon Children’s Hospital in South Bend. The Pokagons say the money is from the proceeds of its 2020 Four Winds
With the spike in COVID cases and the upcoming holiday season, consumer groups are warning Michiganders a proliferation of scam artists is emerging. Mark Hornbeck with AARP of Michigan says everyone should be on the lookout for
If and when a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, it will be a while before the general public can get it. That’s according to Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten, who spoke on Friday about the planning underway.
From the Associated Press — Michigan election officials on Monday certified Democrat Joe Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in the state amid President Donald Trump’s brazen attempts to subvert the results of the election. The Board of State Canvassers,
Michigan is reporting 11,511 new COVID-19 cases for Sunday and Monday combined. That makes for an average of 5,755 each of those days. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more
The Michigan State Board of Canvassers has certified this month’s election results. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has released the following statement: “Democracy has prevailed. Today’s vote of the State Board of Canvassers to certify Michigan’s November
A 64-year-old Niles man is recovering at South Bend Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in a Sunday afternoon crash in Niles. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department says Octavio Quispe was found pinned and unresponsive under his passenger
Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner this year costs around 4% less than last year according to an American Farm Bureau Federation survey. They found a classic dinner costs $46.90 to feed 10 people, which is under $5 per
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff today, Monday, November 23, 2020, in honor of Firefighter Michael Buitendorp who
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made several new staff changes. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, the Whitmer Administration announced promotions and a new staff hire within the executive office. Tiffany Brown, who previously served as the governor’s Press
The Van Buren County Road Commission is reminding the public about its winter snow plowing policies as the weather gets colder. The road commission has released the following: Michigan’s first snowflakes have already fallen, and before the
From the Associated Press — Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield says President Donald Trump didn’t ask the state’s Republican lawmakers to “break the law” or “interfere” with the election during a meeting at the White House. Chatfield
From the Associated Press — A Michigan mandate that has forced dine-in restaurants and bars to close for the second time this year is getting a mixed response from industry leaders that worry the move could hurt
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Retailers Association are appealing to Michigan residents not to panic buy food and other items as the COVID crisis deepens. The two said Friday they are
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging caution around Great Lake piers, breakwaters, and jetties, especially during times of high wind and waves. The Army Corps says there have been many accidents near harbor structures throughout
From the Associated Press — Wildlife officials in many states are issuing lots more hunting and fishing licenses this year – apparently because of the coronavirus. Americans who are weary of being cooped up at home and
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning about an increase in cases of gonorrhea this year. Spokesperson Lynn Sutfin tells WSJM News they’re up 22% with the state already passing last year’s total for
Michigan is reporting 7,528 new COVID-19 cases for Saturday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had more than 302,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic started. The state reported 101 additional
New research is revealing some policies and behaviors referred to as “predatory” by for-profit colleges in Michigan. Michigan League for Public Policy Senior Policy Analyst Peter Ruark says according to his group’s findings, many for-profit schools have
The Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan is in trouble, and it’s asking the public to help out. Spokesperson Xay Somsanith tells WSJM News the organization has had to cancel all of its normal fundraising events this year.
The South Haven City Council this week received an update from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority regarding the city’s current beach safety plan. There have been calls from the community for lifeguards at the city’s north
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is asking all travelers to Michigan to beware of the invasive spotted lanternfly, an insect that damages plant life. The lanternfly is from Asia and first appeared in the
From the Associated Press — State regulators say they’ve rejected an appeal of a bottled water company’s plan to pump more water in western Michigan. The head of Michigan’s environment department says she can intervene only “under
Berrien RESA has recognized this year’s community Partners in Education for their efforts to foster relationships that encourage student development and achievement. RESA says the Partners in Education this year are Harding’s Friendly Market in Berrien Springs,
The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are urging everyone to limit their Thanksgiving to one household as COVID-19 spins further out of control. Speaking Friday, Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten said cases are
