State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township is putting out word about a crisis hotline that’s being rolled out soon. She says the Michigan Crisis and Action Line is a 24-hour phone, text, and chat line for
Part of I-94 in Berrien County will be closed again this Saturday night for work on the expansion of US-31 to I-94. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the closure will be in Benton Township from the
From the Associated Press — Republican legislative leaders welcome Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s metric-based approach to further relaxing coronavirus restrictions but question what will happen if Michigan’s COVID-19 vaccination rate falls below targets. Their comments Friday come a
The Berrien County Trial Court has suspended jury trials through June. The court has released the following: The Berrien County Trial Court has made the determination to temporarily suspend jury trials. This suspension is effective Monday May
Returning Michigan back to normal will depend on people getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest plan ties opens things based on vaccination percentages. The goal is to have 70% of people vaccinated. “Two weeks after
While state lawmakers consider a bill meant to ban digital vaccine passports from government entities, a rally was planned at the Michigan Capitol to support the potential legislation. Meanwhile, Jared Coseglia of Tru Staffing Partners, a consulting
President Joe Biden says 12 years of education is no longer enough to compete in the 21st century. He’s announced a $1.8 trillion proposal that includes universal pre-school, two years of free community college, and funding for
The South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, the South Haven-Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the South Haven Area Recreation Authority are teaming up to build a community disc golf course. Chamber Director Kathy Wagaman
As the weather starts to warm up and plans for commencement are in full swing, attention at Southwestern Michigan College is also turning towards registering new students for Fall 2021. SMC says all new students are expected
From the Associated Press — Michigan residents who visit secretary of state offices will always need an appointment. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said Thursday she is making permanent a change that was done to curb COVID-19.
Rachel Lindley has been named as the new Van Buren County Trial Court Administrator. That’s as current administrator Frank Hardester prepares to take on the job of Van Buren County Administrator. Lindley has been employed with Van
Michigan State Police are asking for the public’s help finding a Berrien County man who went missing on Thursday. They say 78-year-old Paul Roy was supposed to arrive for an appointment in the Baroda area at 9
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos are planning a job fair for next month. The Pokagons say it will be at the Silver Creek Event Center inside Four Winds New Buffalo on Tuesday, May 4,
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist says he’s pleased the racial disparity with COVID-19 in Michigan has eased since the early days of the pandemic. Speaking Thursday, Gilchrist said Black residents make up about 13% of Michigan’s population, but
Bridgman Public Schools is welcoming word that U.S. News & World Report has placed Bridgman High School in the 26th spot among the 2021 Best High Schools in Michigan. It is also considered the top high school
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the MI Vacc to Normal plan to reopen Michigan as the COVID-19 vaccination program continues. Speaking Thursday, Whitmer said vaccines are the state’s best chance at putting the pandemic behind it. So
Whirlpool is planning a more than $50 million investment at its St. Joseph Technology Center. The appliance maker announced Thursday it’s replacing much or all of the existing facility, parts of which are more than 100 years
Michigan Chief Medical Executive Joneigh Khaldun says the COVID-19 situation in the state has improved, but we still have a long way to go. Speaking Thursday, Dr. Khaldun said cases remain high, but some key metrics are
Work groups will start meeting in the Michigan Senate in May talk about bring film incentives back to the state. State Senator Adam Hollier of Detroit says Michigan is a good place to film. “We’ve been getting
From the Associated Press — Michigan’s former health director says he resigned in January after Governor Gretchen Whitmer told him it was “time to go in a new direction.” Robert Gordon’s statement to a legislative committee Thursday
Whirlpool Corporation has announced a $50 million project to create a 150,000 square foot state-of-the-art technology center in St. Joseph. It says it’s exploring options to rebuild or renovate its Global Technology Center near the company’s Global
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is advising everyone to be wary of COVID-19 related scams. She says in a new video your best bet is to get your COVID information from your doctor, pharmacy, or local health
The Benton Township Police Department is investigating the robbery of the Walgreens store at 875 East Napier Avenue on Wednesday. It says the suspect walked into the store shortly after 9 p.m. and told employees to give
Spectrum Health Lakeland is taking appointments for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Watervliet High School next week. It says the event will offer the Pfizer shot, meaning anyone age 16 or older is eligible. Appointments are welcome,
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a plan to get more Michiganders vaccinated against COVID-19 so the safety restrictions can end. The governor’s office has released the following: LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today set the state of
From the Associated Press– Unemployed people who find a job would get $1,000 as part of $12.7 billion in proposed COVID-19 relief spending advancing in the Michigan Legislature. The “return to work” grants would cover up to
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced Detroit Tigers great Miguel Cabrera will serve as a co-chair of the Protect Michigan Commission to help promote the state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Cabrera is an 11-time Major League Baseball All Star
Dredging will begin soon in the St. Joseph harbor thanks to an emergency allocation of $500,000 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was requested by Congressman Fred Upton, who tells WSJM News the corps hadn’t
Michigan Works in Benton Harbor is offering those looking for a new career an opportunity to get training in the fields of CNC machinery or customer service thanks to the new Future of Work Grand Challenge. It’s
The Benton Harbor Planning and Economic Development Committee has signed off on a housing development proposed by Whirlpool. To be located at 170 Riverview Drive, the 80 unit development would help Whirlpool attract new employees. The location
