As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reminding everyone of a mental health helpline. Spokesperson Bob Wheaton tells WSJM News the Stay Well line launched in May. Calling 888-535-6136
Congressman Fred Upton sat in on a Zoom call with National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins and Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday. He tells WSJM News the two discussed the latest COVID developments, including one Upton
The Michigan Education Association has reaffirmed its support for the use of masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The MEA has released the following: Michigan Education Association President Paula Herbart today joined education, medical and
There are concerns about voter intimidation on Election Day in Benton Harbor, and city commissioners will be asked next week to help. Members of the local SHARP Foundation say they were told by the ACLU during a
The appeal of the ruling by Michigan Court of Claims Judge Christopher Murray blocking open carrying guns at poling places on Election Day is now filed. Attorney General Dana Nessel says she filed that Wednesday morning. “We
Congressman Fred Upton says the opportunity to get another COVID-19 relief bill approved in Washington before the election has been lost. He was one of the federal lawmakers pushing hard to get a deal done before that
From the Associated Press — A judge has blocked a sudden ban on the open display of guns near Michigan polling places on Election Day. Judge Christopher Murray acted Tuesday, just a few hours after hearing a
The percentage of COVID-19 tests that come back positive in Berrien County is now up to 8%. That’s compared to about 5% last Monday and 3% a couple of months ago. The Berrien County Health Department has
60,000 lights will be on 84 trees in downtown St. Joseph from November 16th until March 1. The city commission approved spending $11,400 on the project Monday. St. Joseph Today director Amy Zapal presented the case to
Two financial institutions are becoming one as St. Joseph-based United Federal Credit Union is acquiring Edgewater Bank. United president and CEO Terry O’Rourke says it will be “all about community” and both want to continue their focus
A snowfall record that’s been in place for four decades has been broken in Marquette. The National Weather Service says 8.3 inches of snow fell Sunday, breaking the old record of 3.1 inches set in 1976. “October
North Pier Brewing is coming to downtown St. Joseph. Owner Jay Fettig made the request of the St. Joseph City Commission for a tasting room at 210 State Street, the former home of Schiller Gallery. “With this
In case anyone has been wondering if Halloween is still on, St. Joseph City Manager again let it be known that is a “yes.” “Halloween is coming up on on Saturday. The traditional hours and Saint Joseph
The Van Buren District Library is asking local book lovers to help it provide 200 books to young people this winter. The library is planning “Read to Give” for November 1 through November 30. It says the
The Michigan Department of Transportation is preparing for winter maintenance during the COVID pandemic. Spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells WSJM News the public should be prepared for some plowing to be delayed if an outbreak affects the work
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department will be among law enforcement agencies in Michigan with extra patrols on the road this coming weekend. Chief Deputy Robert Boyce tells WSJM News they’ll be looking for drunk drivers on Halloween.
From the Associated Press — A commission has released the 47,000-student Detroit Public Schools from more than a decade of state financial oversight, restoring full control of the district’s finances to the city’s elected school board. The
From the Associated Press — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to give them an extra 40 days until mid-December to seek a grand jury indictment in an alleged scheme to kidnap Michigan’s governor. Prosecutors say they’re
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning of what it calls an alarming increase in new COVID-19 cases around the state. For Saturday, the state reported more than 3,300 cases, and for Sunday and
Triple-A Michigan says we are cautiously working on holiday travel plans. They have a new survey that found 21% are planning a trip, down half from last year. One in seven, or 14%, are still considering a
COVID-19 is starting to impact next year. The South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce has cancelled the 28th Annual Icebreaker Fest, which has been set for January 29th through the 31st. Officials say their primary concern is
Public safety officers in Benton Harbor are trying to figure out what led to a shooting this morning. They were called to Smokes Lounge at 250 North Fair just before 2:30 a.m. and found two men who
A donation of $250,000 has been announced for Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates by the Consumers Energy Foundation. Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates is a program run by Youth Solutions. It helps students graduate high school and then seek
The Michigan Harvest Gathering food drive is underway, this year virtually due to COVID. The annual effort kicked off on Tuesday as the Food Bank Council of Michigan announced a goal of 3 million meals and $330,000
Congressman Fred Upton this week announced a $3.3 million federal grant to help roll out high-speed broadband in southwest Michigan. He joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Wednesday to discuss the grant coming from the
Michigan’s first fatal overdose involving what’s known as purple heroin has been reported in Van Buren County. The Van Buren-Cass District Health Department says it received a report of the death involving Brorphine, a potent synthetic opioid
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight on Saturday. It says officers responded to the 500 block of Catalpa on a report of shots fired around 2:30 a.m. They found
The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission is helping Van Buren and Cass counties draft their next parks plans, and the public is invited to get involved. Senior planner Marcy Hamilton tells WSJM News surveys are now online seeking
Michigan State Police have released the following: Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reporting more 3,300 positive test results. “The data shows we are continuing to see alarming increases in the incidence
With Halloween just about here, St. Joseph Today is challenging downtown businesses to show off the best pumpkin decorations they can. St. Joe Today Operations Manager Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News Pumpkins on Parade will run through
