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Health Department Lays Out Vaccine Strategy

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The Berrien County Health Department has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine, and is now administering it to frontline staff. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News they got 1,400 doses last week. “We were able to

State Adds 3,400 COVID Cases For Tuesday

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Michigan is reporting 3,414 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had a total of more than 483,000 cases since the pandemic started. The state’s chief

Whitmer Signs COVID-19 Relief Package

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed most of the bipartisan relief bill that the Michigan legislature passed after she urged them to provide support for Michigan families, frontline workers, and small businesses. “The bipartisan relief bill will provide families

Whitmer: State Will Recover Economically

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan will recover economically from the coronavirus pandemic. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday, the governor talked about the backlash she’s still getting over decisions she’s made regarding the COVID 19 pandemic.

AG Nessel Revamping Hate Crimes Division

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The state Attorney General is making changes in her office to handle the growing number of public officials who are reporting threats. Dana Nessel says she’s investigating about a dozen complaints at the state level alone and

Southwestern Michigan College Board Reviews 2020

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The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees spent part of its monthly meeting this week reviewing its accomplishments in 2020. SMC President Joe Odenwald presented a list that included the development of SMC’s first online courses, preparation

Casco Township Home Badly Damaged By Fire

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A home in Casco Township has extensive damage after catching fire Sunday morning. A neighbor called 911 after noticing the flames at 60th Street and 104th Avenue around 8:45 a.m. South Haven Area Emergency Services responded along

Sheriff’s Department Receives Drone

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The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has acquired a drone thanks to donations from two local partners. Honor Credit Union and Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services teamed up to provide the funding for the department’s EVO

State Releases COVID Numbers For Saturday

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Michigan is reporting 7,341 additional cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday combined. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services did not report COVID numbers for Thursday and Friday. The three day total released Saturday

Cass County ISD To Select New Name

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The Cass Intermediate School District in Cass County is changing its name. The board of trustees voted last week to seek a new name so the Senator Lewis Cass reference can be dropped. Lewis Cass was a