Employees will take less time off this summer because of COVID-19, according to a study by the firm Robert Half. Senior Regional Vice President in Detroit Trisha Plovie told Michigan News Network this week about their findings.
Michigan is reporting 211 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 60,829 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported just
As Spectrum Health Lakeland begins a new initiative to reduce racial inequities in health around southwest Michigan, it’s named Dr. Lynn Todman as its vice president of health equity. She tells WSJM News it will be her
Doctors have announced a new breakthrough in the treatment of the coronavirus. Henry Ford Medical Group CEO Dr. Steven Kalkanis told Michigan News Network this week their infectious disease experts found positive results in the use of
Michigan drivers could see big savings on their auto insurance bills starting next month, but they do want to be careful about how they go about it. Under reforms passed last year, starting on July 2 drivers
Michigan is just one of two states “on track to contain” the coronavirus, that’s according to the website COVID Act Now. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the chief medical executive for the state of Michigan, says we’re not totally
The Berrien County Youth Fair is off for this year. Fair leaders say the 75th Berrien County Youth Fair will instead be held in August of 2021. The Berrien County Youth Fair has released the following statement:
Chikaming Township Open Lands is seeking the public’s thoughts on what it should prioritize moving into the future. Director Ryan Postema tells us they’ve put up an online survey. “We’re interested to find out what people think
The Berrien County Administration Center will reopen on Monday. Speaking to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Interim County Administrator Mike Henry said the preparations are going well. “The staff has done a remarkable job getting
The Michigan House has approved a resolution opposing Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s nursing home policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. State Representative Pauline Wendzel says Whitmer has continued with a plan that places COVID-19 patients into long-term care facilities,
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After being closed since mid March, the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit is reopening with pandemic precautions starting July 2. Christian Cullen oversees security and safety for guest services. He says some places will be closed like
Berrien County’s disaster declaration due to COVID-19 has been extended through July 10. Berrien County Board of Commissioners Chair Mac Elliott said at a Thursday meeting the decision was made at the Berrien County Emergency Operations Center
It’s back to the drawing board for the Berrien RESA Board of Education as its choice to be the new RESA superintendent has opted not to leave his current position. The RESA board this year settled on
Michigan is reporting 225 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 60,618 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported 26
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration in Michigan through July 16. The governor’s office has released the following statement: Governor Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-127, which extends the state of emergency declaration related
It won’t be long before South Haven City Manager Brian Dissette takes on his new role as the Berrien County Administrator. He took part in his final South Haven City Council meeting as manager this week. “I
Congressman Fred Upton is hailing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the DACA program. He has released the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court decision provides much-needed certainty for those living in the United States under the
The Michigan Department of Transportation has started a $3.1 million project in Cass County. MDOT says it’s doing crack filling and chip sealing on more than 25 miles of US-12, M-62, and M-217. The investment will be
Michigan school districts are hoping to be back in the classroom this fall. One northern Michigan school district, the Pellston Public Schools, is doing everything it can to kill the coronavirus, investing in air scrubbers from Global
The city of Benton Harbor has changed the way people pay for parking at Jean Klock Park. It’s gone to a pay by plate system. There are now two kiosks at the beach where visitors pull in
A new statewide poll shows Joe Biden’s lead in Michigan is widening over President Trump. EPIC-MRA is out with the results of a new survey that shows 55% of respondents said they would vote for Biden, while
Legislation from state Senator Kim LaSata intended to close a loophole in a tasting room law has received a hearing in a Michigan Senate committee. LaSata says her bill “makes a small, but important change” to legislation
More than $20,000 in grants to local non-profits have been announced by the Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation. The organization says it’s supporting educational, cultural, beautification, and youth programs throughout the area. The recipients are the
Wearing a mask should not be political. So says Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who spoke Wednesday about the importance of everyone wearing a mask to stop the spread of COVID-19. She talked about some numbers. “Two people wearing
The Michigan Senate has approved a package of legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel that will allow breweries in the state to self-distribute more of their products. Wendzel tells WSJM News current state law limits small breweries
From the Associated Press — The Michigan House has approved spending $880 million in federal relief aid in response to the coronavirus pandemic, setting aside funding for frontline workers, municipalities and child care providers. The bill would
What Michigan has been doing to fight COVID-19 has been working. So says Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who provided a COVID update on Wednesday. She credited the state residents who have taken the pandemic seriously with flattening the
The Michigan Department of Transportation is advising drivers about some lane closures planned for I-94 in Van Buren County this week. MDOT says there will be single night time lane closures on eastbound I-94 for repaving from
Michigan is reporting 204 new cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has had 60,393 cases of the illness since the start of the pandemic. It reported just
