A pole barn in Van Buren County is a complete loss following a fire. Four fire departments were called in to battle the blaze in Arlington Township in the 49-thousand block of 38th Avenue around 10 p.m.
Michigan is receiving $89 million in federal funding for its schools and colleges hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following: Below is a statement from Michigan Governor Gretchen
Students at Benton Harbor Area Schools can continue to take classes as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps their building closed following action Tuesday by the local board of education. During a virtual session, Superintendent Andrae Townsel said he’s
The Niles History Center is asking people to submit their COVID-19 stories so they can be preserved for future generations. The city of Niles has released the following statement: The Niles History Center has created an online
Congressman Fred Upton has signed on to a letter from several Republican members of the U.S. House asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer to ease some of the restrictions in her recent expansion to the stay home order. The
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced expanded testing criteria for COVID-19. This will mean more Michiganders who have symptoms of the illness can get tested for it. The State Emergency Operations Center has
Hyundai has made a donation of $100,000 and 10,000 COVID-19 testing kits to the state of Michigan. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer has released the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after
Michigan is reporting 1,366 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports 166 deaths from the illness since Monday, bringing the state’s total to 1,768. The state has had
A new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now up and running at InterCare in Benton Harbor. CEO Velma Hendershott tells WSJM News it opened Friday with the help of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is bringing more change for Lake Michigan College. The school already pushed back registration and delayed the start of the summer semester by a month, and now LMC president Dr. Trevor Kubatzke says
West Michigan-based drug maker Perrigo is now making hand sanitizer. The Allegan County company says it’s responding to the needs of hospital, medical, and first responder staff who are running low on supplies. Over the next few
Repairs are coming for the Dyckman Avenue bascule bridge in South Haven. The city council this week approved raising the HPU control cabinets to get them away from the high water in the Black River. The motors
The Berrien Community Foundation has announced this year’s Heart of Cook grant recipients. The Heart of Cook is a grant program run by employees of the Cook nuclear power plant near Bridgman. Each year, the program gives
More donations of personal protective equipment are coming in to the state’s healthcare facilities. Governor Whitmer says Amway has “really stepped up to help Kent County families and health care workers during this time.” Amway employees have
Three suspects are on the run after getting in and out of the Black Arsenal gun store in Stevensville this morning in about 30 seconds, and getting away with five long guns. Surveillance photos released by Lincoln
St. Joseph City Manager John Hodgson is thanking residents for their understanding of how the city has had to change how it operates during the COVID-19 pandemic. During Monday night’s city commission meeting, he said while City
The contract is in place for the demolition of what’s become known as the “Tarp House” in the city of St. Joseph. The home at the corner of Niles Avenue and Hoyt as you enter the city
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive order to start a liquor buy-back program to help restaurants and bars harmed by the COVID-19 disaster. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed
13 new testing sites for COVID-19 are opening this week around Michigan, and one will be in Benton Harbor. The site at InterCare on M-139 is a drive-thru testing center, meaning the patient will not have to
State Senator Kim LaSata is calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to ease some of the COVID-19 restrictions on landscaping companies. She’s sent a letter to the governor warning that a failure to allow Michigan residents to follow
For a second straight day, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Michigan is under 1,000. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says while the state hasn’t reached the point yet to start easing back on some restrictions, it is
An assisted living facility has been identified by the Berrien County Health Department as a site where COVID-19 has been spread. The health department has released the following statement: The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan rose by 997 from Sunday to Monday. The latest numbers from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services show 115 additional deaths from the illness. The total
COVID-19 has hit the highest levels of Spectrum Health Lakeland. Hospital president Dr. Loren Hamel says his twin brother, chief operating officer Dr. Lowell Hamel, tested positive last week after not feeling well for most of the
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has launched what it’s calling a “warmline” to help people experiencing mental health problems during the COVID-19 crisis. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: Starting
Strong winds and high waves will batter the Lake Michigan shoreline today. The National Weather Services has issued both a Gale Warning and a Lakeshore Flood Warning for Berrien and Van Buren counties. Winds along the shore
There has been a substantial decline in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Michigan. The Department of Health and Human Services says there were 645 new cases Sunday compared to 1,392 on Saturday, and the number
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting 1,210 new cases of COVID-19 for Saturday, bringing the state’s total to 23,993. It says there have been 111 additional deaths since Friday, making the state’s total
One employee of the Cook nuclear power plant near Bridgman has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The employee is now quarantined at home, and the plant says it’s taking all possible precautions. The Cook plant has released the
The South Haven Performance series has announced the cancellation of its May, June, and July concerts. It says the decision was made due to the COVID-19 crisis with the agreement of the artists involved. It hopes to
