The state of Michigan is back open after 15 months under coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Restaurants and other businesses can go back to full capacity and residents no longer need to wear masks indoors or outside. Even though
Michigan has fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there were 91 new cases to bring the pandemic total to 893,582. There were 15 deaths reported,
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist celebrated the reopening of Michigan with an event in Detroit Tuesday. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist today celebrated the reopening of state to full capacity at Belle Isle
A big project has been approved for Whirlpool. The company is planning to invest millions to rehabilitate and reconstruct its Global Laundry and Dishwasher Technical Center in the city of St. Joseph. “The company is investing over
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a plan to expand the number of college students who can take part in the Futures for Frontliners scholarship program. The governor’s office has released the following: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today, during an event on Belle
Some major water system work will be happening in Benton Harbor over the next couple of decades. City Commissioners on Monday held a public hearing on the proposed Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Project Plan. Abonmarche’s
From the Associated Press — Late spring frosts have taken a bite out of the cherry harvest in parts of western Michigan, leaving some farms without any cherries at all. Cold weather in April and May has
From the Associated Press — A clash over the Michigan Constitution has hit the state’s highest court. A commission that must draw seats for Congress and the Legislature is asking for new deadlines to produce maps because
Tickets for the 2021-2022 season of performances at the Mendel Center will go on sale this week. After a year of virtual events and postponements due to COVID, the Mendel Center announced this month the return of
More than $35,000 was raised for the Alex Mandarino Foundation over the weekend by the 9th Annual Alex’s Duck Duck Run for childhood cancer research. United Federal Credit Union says the run in St. Joseph attracted around
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there were 327 new cases of COVID-19 for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for a pandemic total of 893,491. MDHHS says that averages to 109 cases a day. There
West Michigan-based Speedrack Products Group has broken ground on its new manufacturing facility. The company is investing $65 million in the plan, which is expected to create 160 jobs. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who was among several state
The crash of a crop dusting plane is under investigation by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The pilot was crop dusting a potato field Sunday afternoon when he crashed into trees and the plane split apart. Sixty-eight-year-old
Indiana Michigan Power is working to restore power to those customers left without it following storms on Sunday night. As of late morning Monday, I&M had more than 9,000 Michigan customers still in the dark. I&M has
From the Associated Press — Law enforcement from more than 30 municipal, county and state agencies are on the lookout for speeders as part of the “Great Lakes, High Stakes” campaign. Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning
The Michigan Attorney General’s office and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs have teamed up for an advisory to consumers regarding cryptocurrencies. LARA has released the following: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
A tornado may have touched down in south central Michigan near Coldwater last night. This possible touchdown occurred north to northwest of Coldwater in Branch County at about 10 pm Sunday, according to meteorologist Amos Dodson with
From the Associated Press — Organizers of a popular festival in northern Michigan that was shut down last year due to the coronavirus pandemic are encouraging people attending this summer to receive free COVID-19 vaccinations on-site. MLive.com
Set for next week is Cinema Week at Celebration Cinema. The theater chain’s Emily Loeks tells WSJM News it’s going to be an annual celebration of the theater experience with special deals and prizes given away at
The city of South Haven has set up a new public notification system to let residents know about things like power outages and road closures. It says it’s partnered with Nixle to ensure those who sign up
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office says a barn fire in Pipestone Township has killed 43-year-old Dustin Daily. A 911 call was received about the fire in the barn, which was not near the house and the caller
The city of Coloma has announced several activities it’s planning to help make 2021 the Summer Not Forgotten and bring activity to the downtown area. Mayor Marsha Hammond says it’s been a tough year and a half
Volunteers will be out at Warren Dunes State Park next Saturday removing invasive plants, and you’re invited to join them. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says June 26 will be a Volunteer Stewardship Workday. Everyone will
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved the latest resurfacing project for Red Arrow Highway in Chikaming Township, but not without some discussion. During a meeting this week, Commissioner Ezra Scott suggested tabling the resolution authorizing
Starting on Wednesday for the summer will be the Benton Harbor Farmers Market. Berrien County Health Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News the market is a great way for Benton Harbor residents to get fresh produce
Lest We Forget is honoring the veterans of what some people call the Forgotten War this weekend. Lest We Forget President Larry Wozniak tells WSJM News the Korean War will be the focus of a whole program
Legislation from state Representative Mary Whiteford that expands the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists to allow them to practice to the full extent of their training has been approved by the Michigan Senate. Whiteford
An amendment from state Representative Pauline Wendzel to end the $300 in extra unemployment benefits Michigan has been paying to laid off workers throughout the pandemic was approved Thursday by the state House. Wendzel tells WSJM News
This Saturday brings the fourth annual Juneteenth celebration in Benton Harbor. The events will include a parade that starts at 1 p.m. It will go from the Riverview campus of Whirlpool up Main Street to Dwight P
There’s a new temporary mural now painted in the bluff stairs in downtown St. Joseph. St. Joseph Today’s Amy Zapal tells WSJM News they’re glad to bring the stairs mural back after a year of skipping it
