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The Michigan Secretary of State has released guidance to those in the military for the upcoming election. The Secretary of State has released the following: Military service members can now access resources to aid in understanding and

The South Haven Police Department is investigating after several shots were reported fired on Friday afternoon in the 300 block of Elkenburg Street. It says officers responded to the scene shortly before 3 p.m. and learned everyone

Time is almost up to register to vote online for the election next month. The Michigan Secretary of State has released the following: Michiganders have through Oct. 19 to register to vote online for the Nov. 3

Market Van Buren has received a grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to help businesses hurt by COVID-19. Market Van Buren has released the following: Market Van Buren has received a $10,000 grant from the Consumers Energy

A group of U.S. House members has sent a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee asking that funding for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project be included in this year’s Water Resources Development Act.

A project to replace a culvert along M-139 in Royalton Township will be undertaken by the Michigan Department of Transportation next year. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’ll be working between Linco Road and John

As visitors are allowed back at Spectrum Health Lakeland hospital in St. Joseph, the facility wants people to know there are still rules in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Lakeland Communications Specialist Jessica Springer tells

The Benton Township Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight Saturday. It says officers were called to the area of East Main and Pine Street shortly before 2 a.m. on a report of shots fired.

State Representative Pauline Wendzel is hailing final approval of legislation to reform the expungement process in Michigan. She tells WSJM News a bipartisan group of state lawmakers have been working on the plan for more than a

From the Associated Press — Michigan public schools that issue identification cards to students in grades six through 12 will be required to add a suicide prevention hotline number. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the law on Thursday.

There’s a new app for students and staff at Michigan State University that will help to contact trace those with COVID 19. The app traces the phones of those who voluntarily tell it they’ve been diagnosed. Michigan

Andrews University in Berrien Springs is reporting enrollment for this academic year of 3,171 students. That’s a decrease from the 3,412 in the fall of last year. However, the university’s leadership had planned for enrollment be down

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation allowing local governments to continue holding their meetings virtually. This replaces a previous executive order she had issued to allow the remote meetings. The governor’s office has released the following: Today,

Michigan State Police say their partnership with the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety to conduct extra enforcement in the city produced positive results. State police say since the Secure Cities Partnership began in August, traffic patrols

From the Associated Press — A federal judge says prosecutors have enough evidence to move toward trial for five Michigan men accused of plotting to kidnap Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Berens said the

Michigan is reporting 2,015 additional cases of COVID-19 around the state for Friday. That’s the second day in a row the state has reported more than 2,000 new cases. The state also reported 14 additional deaths from

Congressman Fred Upton has received an award from the Michigan Farm Bureau. It’s recognized him as a “Friend of Farm Bureau” for his efforts in Congress to support southwest Michigan farmers, growers, and producers. Upton tells WSJM

Since COVID-19 came to Michigan, local governments have been holding their meetings virtually. However, that was only legal due to an emergency order issued by the governor. During a half-virtual meeting of the Berrien County Board of

The Berrien County Road Department has a couple of projects getting started next week. It says crews will be working on Cleveland Avenue from the village of Galien to Elm Valley Road starting Monday. Also starting Monday,

Berrien County is seeing an increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 each day, but it’s not time to panic. That’s according to Berrien County Health Officer Nicki Britten, who spoke to the Berrien County

Benton Harbor Area Schools is the recipient of a major donation from the Whirlpool Charity Golf event. Superintendent Andrae Townsel made the announcement during a Tuesday meeting. “We are very thankful to the Whirlpool Charity Golf Event

Berrien County Sheriff’s deputies will take part in “Operation Safe Stop” from October 19th through the 23rd. Their enforcement efforts will be in and around school bus pick-up and drop-off locations and speed zones near schools. They

Guilty to a charge of negligent homice. That is the plea deal for the grandfather of an area toddler in Puerto Rico for her death on a cruise ship in July 2019. Salvatore Anello is hoping the

From the Associated Press — Tailgating and alcohol are banned on football Saturdays at Michigan State University. Campus police say parking lots will also be closed, all in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

A group of U.S. House members has sent a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee asking that funding for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project be included in this year’s Water Resources Development Act.

A proposed Financial Recovery Agreement for Benton Harbor Area Schools by the state has been rejected by the local board of education. At a Tuesday meeting, Superintendent Andrae Townsel said the district’s attorneys took issue with aspects

A dedication for the brand new Arthur and Bonna Vanderlyn Community Center and Hartford Public Library will be held this weekend. Supporters will gather on Sunday to celebrate the more than $2 million project’s completion. On hand

A project to replace a culvert along M-139 in Royalton Township will be undertaken by the Michigan Department of Transportation next year. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells WSJM News they’ll be working between Linco Road and John

A 71-year-old woman is charged with felony murder related to vulnerable adult abuse in the death of a man in Van Buren County. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says a lengthy criminal investigation into the death

The Lake Michigan Catholic School Fund says it has been able to raise $800,000 for endowments to provide tuition scholarships and instructional support for teachers. More than half came in from two area families as LMC graduate