The Berrien County Health Department is thinking about how to proceed once things start to open up after the COVID-19 shutdown. Health Officer Nicki Britten told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this week officials have been
Health officials in Cass and Van Buren counties are urging everyone to wear a face covering when out at an enclosed public space, and they’re also asking those who make cloth masks to donate them. The Van
From the Associated Press — The Republican-led Michigan House has refused to extend the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration. It also voted Thursday to authorize a lawsuit challenging Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s authority and actions to combat the
The cause of a fire that destroyed a Van Buren County home is under investigation. The Columbia Township fire department was called to the home in the 22-thousand-500 block of 48th Street just before noon Thursday, and
Berrien County has six new confirmed COVID-19 cases to bring the county’s total to 248, while the number of people who have died from the virus remains at 15. The Berrien County Health Department is reporting 179
Michigan State Police are investigating a crash with injuries in the parking lot of Lane Automotive in Watervliet Township. Troopers were called to the scene around 11:40 Wednesday night after a vehicle had turned from M-140 into
The Berrien County Health Department has launched a new online dashboard for residents to better track cases of COVID-19. The department has released the following statement: The Berrien County Health Department released a new online-based Coronavirus Data
The Krasl Art Center has announced the cancellation of this year’s Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. The Krasl has released the following statement: Krasl Art Center (KAC) announced today it will cancel the 59th Krasl Art
The Michigan Court of Claims has sided with the administration of Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a challenge to its stay home order. The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has released the following statement: In a
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has issued an update regarding the reopening of state recreational facilities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The department has released the following statement: Under updated EO, most state parks, trail and
Southwestern Michigan College plans to start awarding a new nursing scholarship in the fall of 2021. The college says it’s the McLoughlin Family Scholarship, which was created with an endowment of $50,000 from the McLoughlin Family Foundation
With COVID-19 forcing everyone to practice social distancing, Congressman Fred Upton thinks the way things are done in Washington is going to have to change. He tells us the House vote on the most recent coronavirus relief
The Dyckman Avenue Bascule Bridge is now back open for both street and boat traffic in South Haven. The city of South Haven has issued the following statement: Strain Electric completed the bridge work on Friday, April
The YMCA of Greater Michiana has teamed up with Spectrum Health Lakeland to take care of the children of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. YMCA Director of Youth Programs Zechariah Hoyt tells WSJM News while the
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a new program based on the G.I. Bill after World War Two to thank current frontline workers. “Today I’m announcing ‘Futures for Frontliners,’” said Whitmer on Wednesday. “It’s a proposal to ensure those
Get ready to start seeing the sawdust fly once again, as construction will be among the next parts of the economy in Michigan allowed to get back to work. Governor Whitmer made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. “This
A situation involving a suspicious package has been resolved safely in Cass County. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says police were called around 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday about a package found sitting on a bench outside of
Michigan is reporting 1,137 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. Since the start of the pandemic, the state has had a total of 40,399 cases of the illness. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
The Berrien County Health Department has announced expanded COVID-19 testing capabilities in the area. The department has released the following statement: New COVID-19 testing equipment, additional supplies, and expanded testing criteria in the state are making it
Governor Whitmer will be giving an update this afternoon regarding the reopening of Michigan’s economy and possibly on the negotiations with the Republican legislative leaders regarding her request to extend the current state of emergency that expires
Ford Motor Company is burning through cash at an alarming rate due to the coronavirus crisis. But its chief financial officer says there’s enough money to get through the year even if U.S. factories aren’t restarted. The
With its facilities now closed due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Michiana is offering child care services to first responders and other professionals at Spectrum Health Lakeland and other essential operations. It says it’s caring for
Comcast has announced it will extend through June 30 some special programs it launched to help customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s so students can finish out the school year from home and remain connected to the
$540,000 in federal housing dollars have been announced for southwest Michigan. Congressman Fred Upton tells WSJM News the money from the CARES Act Supplemental Public Housing Operating program will be divided between nine public housing agencies around
A Grand Rapids-based mental health organization has released a report predicting a 32% increase in statewide suicides due to the pandemic unless action is taken now. Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services VP of Outpatient and Recovery
The Michigan Department of Treasury is offering some help to those who owe on student loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department has released the following statement: The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced Michiganders who have
As more of us keep the cars and trucks parked and work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for gasoline has continued to plummet and take prices with it. However, GasBuddy.com analyst Patrick DeHaan
After a few days of the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Michigan being under 600, they’ve jumped by 1,052 to 39,262 as of Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says 160 new
St. Joseph Today has announced the cancellation of the Memorial Day Parade that had been set for May 22. The organization says the decision is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was not made lightly. Director
Despite what’s expected to be a record high level this summer for Lake Michigan, the outer harbor in St. Joseph will be dredged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with the work expected to start next
