Spectrum Health Lakeland CEO and president Dr. Loren Hamel is thanking southwest Michigan for staying home for Thanksgiving as the number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continues to fall. “We currently have 39 individuals under respiratory
From the Associated Press — About 71,000 people have received the first of two rounds of coronavirus vaccinations in Michigan, where more than 483,000 virus cases have been confirmed. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have already been distributed
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
Coming in January to the Mendel Center, at least virtually, will be an out of this world presentation. “National Geographic Live presents Life on Other Worlds” will be offered for streaming on January 19. This is the
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
The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has begun its COVID-19 vaccination effort. The department has released the following: The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) received its first Phase 1A allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna). VBCDHD
From the Associated Press — Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. Detroit Police Chief James Craig says
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court has upheld a law that gives public money to private schools to comply with health and safety orders. The court’s decision was a 3-3 tie. A tie means
The Berrien County Health Department has received its first shipment of a COVID-19 vaccine, and its vaccination effort is now underway. The department has released the following: As of December 29th, 2020, the Berrien County Health Department
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
From the Associated Press — A police cruiser has been stolen and wrecked in southwestern Michigan by a 25-year-old woman who slipped from handcuffs after being arrested earlier for drunken driving. Authorities say the woman had been
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has released its annual report on state lawmaker attendance. It’s no surprise that more Michigan lawmakers missed votes this year due to COVID, although Mackinac Center legal analyst Jack McHugh tells
Part of Hollywood Road in the Baroda area will be closing for a few days this week. The Berrien County Road Department says Hollywood between Linco Road and Hinchman Road in Baroda Township and Oronoko Township will
November home sales in southwest Michigan were up 30% from November of last year. In its latest report, the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors says the regional housing market continued its historic pace that started in June
Vaccinations against COVID-19 have started at nursing homes around Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the following: LANSING, MICH. Skilled nursing home residents and staff began receiving the safe and effective COVID-19
Michigan is reporting 3,239 additional cases of COVID-19 for Sunday and Monday combined. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that works out to an average of 1,619 per each day. The state’s coronavirus website
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.
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
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has released information regarding the effects of the new COVID-19 relief legislation will have on those collecting unemployment in the state. The department has released the following: COVID-19 emergency
A 34-year-old Edwardsburg woman is hospitalized at South Bend Memorial Hospital after an early morning crash today in LaGrange Township. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says Vanessa Bradley was north on O’Keefe Road when she lost control
President Trump has signed the COVID-19 relief and government funding bill approved by Congress late this month. The office of Congressman Fred Upton has released the following: U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, issued the following statement
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
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
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
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved the creation of a Citizen Review Board to provide oversight and increase transparency with the local police department. During a Monday meeting, commissioners heard support for the idea from several members
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines underway around the country, Michigan officials say they will do what they can to help people overcome reluctance to get a shot. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said this month skepticism in minority
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
The County Road Association of Michigan is highlighting a new technique being used by the Berrien County Road Department during the recent rebuild of Napier Avenue. The department installed road fabric in the asphalt. It’s a waterproof
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
The Speakers Series of South Haven is looking ahead to 20211 with some hope as a COVID-19 vaccine gets rolled out. In a message to supporters on Christmas Eve, the series says it had big plans for
