Berrien County now has 80 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Thursday afternoon, and the Berrien County Health Department says at least 35 have recovered. The number of cases in the county rose by eight on Thursday.
The changes announced by the governor to the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order are not necessarily being well received by some lawmakers. In Berrien County, state Senator Kim LaSata and Representative Pauline Wendzel have issued statements saying
Volunteers are needed in Berrien County to help the coronavirus response efforts. Gillian Conrad with the Berrien County Health Department says it’s being coordinated by the United Way of Southwest Michigan. “At this moment, there aren’t necessarily
The “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order in Michigan is now in effect through the end of the month. Governor Whitmer today extended the order, set to expire next week, until April 30. It directs everyone who is
As lawmakers in Washington consider how to help bolster the economy during this coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan has proposed raising the pay of essential workers like healthcare and grocery workers. “The proposal I’m
Steve Miles is being honored by the Rotary Club of South Haven as its Rotary Hero for this year. The Rotary Club says he’s been an active Rotarian since 2018 and in a short time has “faithfully
Even during a pandemic, crime continues. The St. Joseph Township Police Department says they’re investigating after 12 cars were broken into early Wednesday morning in the Fairplain area. Two juveniles were arrested, but officers don’t think they
The Benton Harbor City Commission is set to hold a public hearing on a proposed special use permit for a medical marijuana provisioning center on Tuesday, May 5, just under a month from now. Redbud Roots is
The number of COVID-19 cases in Michigan is now 20,346, up 1,376 from Tuesday. The increase is more than 400 fewer than the day before. The number of deaths statewide has risen from 845 to 959, up
Berrien County officials are continuing to stress the need for people to adhere to the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. Health Department Health Officer Nicki Britten says that’s because COVID-19 can be very easily spread, and
An Elkhart, Indiana man is hospitalized after hitting a deer while on his motorcycle in Cass County early this morning. The sheriff’s department says 42-year-old James Craft hit the deer on M-62 near Pine Lake Street in
A 46-year-old Benton Harbor man is recovering at home after being treated and released from Spectrum Health Lakeland for a graze wound from a shooting at the Blossom Acres Housing Project in Benton Township. Police say the
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Community Engagement and Advisory Committee has released its list of recommendations for turning the district around. During a virtual meeting Tuesday, Michigan Deputy State Treasurer Joyce Parker read the state-created committee’s assessment
From the Associated Press — Chicago’s mayor pledged an aggressive public health campaign aimed at the city’s black and brown communities amid alarm that black residents make up an overwhelming number of those to die of COVID-19.
The National Federation of Independent Business is applauding an announcement by Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey that a taskforce is being formed to look at safely reopening some businesses around the state. NFIB Michigan Director Charlie
Spectrum Health Lakeland is thanking those in the community who have shown support for the hospital and its staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spectrum Health Lakeland VP of Philanthropy Brandi Smith tells WSJM News some big donations
Congressman Fred Upton has announced nearly $4 million in grants to healthcare providers around southwest Michigan. He tells WSJM News the funds come as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act. “We
The House and Senate sessions today to extend the state of emergency in Michigan in response to COVID-19 were unlike anything anyone at the state Capitol has ever seen. WSJM News talked with Representative Pauline Wendzel about
The Nonprofit Times is recognizing a pair of area organizations on their list of the 2020 Best Nonprofits to Work For. The United Way of Southwest Michigan is ranked fourth and Kinexus Group is 36th of the
The demand for gasoline continues to plummet nationwide, down sharply from the daily average on March 1st. “Gasoline demand now, by GasBuddy metrics, is down over 50%,” GasBuddy analyst Patrick DeHaan tells the Michigan News Network. “Some
Michigan’s COVID-19 cases are approaching 19,000. The latest figures from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services show an increase of 1,749 cases from Monday to 18,970 with 845 deaths statewide. The number of people who
Governor Whitmer’s emergency declaration is now extended through April 30 following action by the Legislature today once she signs the resolution passed by the House and Senate. The Senate rejected an amendment by Democrats to extend the
Nearly 800,000 people have filed for unemployment benefits in Michigan since mid-March. Governor Whitmer detailed the stunning impact of the coronavirus on the state’s economy. “The high volume we have seen outpaces any even in the toughest
The Benton Harbor Lowe’s store is now closed. According to MoodyOnTheMarket, the store is doing online sales for customers to pick up, but no one is allowed inside. The store received a cease-and-desist letter regarding its Garden
Help with signing up for health coverage is being offered to those who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 disaster. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: Michiganders who lose
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has selected a second site to serve as an alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients. That’s after the governor previously designated the TCF Center in Detroit as a care facility. The governor’s office has
River Valley High School is the winner of this year’s Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament, held by state Senator Kim LaSata. She hosts the contest each year, giving high schools throughout her legislative district a chance to submit
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is downplaying the political sparring that’s happened over the past few weeks with President Trump not remembering her name during press conferences when he’s said he’s told Vice President Pence to not call “that
The Detroit Zoo is taking precautions now that a tiger has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. Detroit Zoo Director & CEO Ron Kagan says there are no coronavirus cases in animals
With small businesses hurting throughout southwest Michigan due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Market Van Buren is doing what it can to help them. Director Zack Morris tells WSJM News the Michigan Economic Development Corporation did make $112,000
