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BH Officials Waiting On PPE Deliveries

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Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is telling residents a shipment of personal protective equipment is arriving this week. He posted a video update to followers on Facebook Tuesday. “Speaking of masks, we do have the order out,”

Legislative Republicans Sue Whitmer

Republican legislative leaders in Michigan have filed a lawsuit against Governor Whitmer claiming her emergency declaration, which was extended until May 28th, is unconstitutional. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey says the Legislature is the voice of the

Library Works To Serve Customers Virtually

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Even though it’s been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Van Buren District Library continues to serve residents via online programs. Director Dan Hutchins tells WSJM News they’ve been doing virtual story times and crafts, researchers

Tourism Group Looks To The Future

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This is National Travel and Tourism Week, although it’s being marked a bit differently this year. West Michigan Tourist Association Director Dan Sippel tells WSJM News they would usually be holding celebrations around the state, but right

St. Joseph Today Cancels Summer Events

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St. Joseph Today has canceled several summer events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Amy Zapal tells WSJM News the cancellations extend through August. This means there will be no Lake Bluff Artisan Faire, Antiques on the

COVID-19 Cases Rise By 447 In Michigan

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Even with a software glitch that resulted in lower numbers for new COVID-19 cases being reported on Monday, Tuesday’s statewide increase in new cases is just 447. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says that

Attorney General: Executive Orders Are Enforceable

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued an opinion that the governor’s executive orders related to COVID-19 are enforceable. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: The Michigan Legislature’s failure to pass an extension of the

MDOT To Begin M-51 Repaving Work May 11

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Work will start next Monday on a resurfacing project on M-51 in Berrien and Cass counties. The Michigan Department of Transportation will be working on 11.4 miles of the highway between Peavine and 9th streets. Along with