From the Associated Press — Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota confirm they will temporarily shut down all of their North American factories due to the coronavirus threat. Ford said its plants will close after
A rash of car break-ins has been seen in Hartford lately. The Hartford Police Department put out word on Wednesday it’s handled 16 larceny from vehicle cases in the past five days. 13 of them were in
To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an executive order allowing public bodies to meet remotely. Her office has issued the following statement: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-15 to
Tax foreclosures in Michigan are now being delayed until May 29 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Whitmer made the announcement Wednesday afternoon in the latest in a series of executive orders over the past week. “There
The Berrien County Health Department is investigating a case of possible COVID-19 exposure at a concert at Andrews University in Berrien Springs. The concert artist, singer Sandi Patty, announced on her Facebook page on Tuesday she had
Congressman Fred Upton is expecting the U.S. Senate to get to work on an economic stimulus package this week. He tells WSJM News it will likely be around $1 trillion to carry the country through the coronavirus.
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, the PGA of America is considering its options when it comes to the 2020 Senior PGA Championship, which is still set for May 19 through May 24 in Benton Harbor. A statement
Benton Harbor city officials are doing what they can to protect residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. At a Tuesday press conference, Mayor Marcus Muhammad noted the city is suspending water shutoffs and reconnecting those who already had
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued another executive order, this time intended to increase operational capacity and efficiency in Michigan hospitals. Her office has issued the following statement: “Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-13, to temporarily
Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Andrae Townsel says staff are working to disinfect the school buildings with classes shut down for three weeks. During his portion of a community update at Benton Harbor City Hall on Tuesday,
With the governor limiting the size of gatherings in Michigan as part of COVID-19 response, many churches are improvising. Overflow Church Pastor Brian Bennett tells WSJM News they went into Sunday thinking services would be normal, but
The Berrien County Health Department is in contact with nearly 250 local organizations as it responds to the COVID-19 outbreak. At a briefing in Benton Harbor on Tuesday, county health officer Nicki Britten said there will be
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert about scams seeking to take advantage of the coronavirus. Her office has issued the following statement: “Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today issued a consumer alert reminding Michigan residents
The Van Buren County Trial Court is closing all courts through April 5 in response to COVID-19. The court has released the following statement: “After collaboration with Van Buren County officials, Chief Judge Kathleen M. Brickley, acting
Commencement for Lake Michigan College is being moved from May to August along with the Honors Convocation. LMC has issued a reminder to students that classes will resume online only on Monday, as the campus will be
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is urging people to fill out their census form. “In 2010, Detroit had the lowest return rate in America,” said Duggan. “We probably lost $300 million over the past decade. How much would
Michigan now has 65 positive cases of coronavirus, up from 54 on Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there are two new cases in the city of Detroit, three in Macomb County, two
The Michigan Department of Education has released a map showing locations where meals are being provided to students while schools are closed. The department has released the following statement: “The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased
Saying these are “unprecedented times” calling for “unprecedented measures,” the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail is canceling this year’s annual wine festival. It’s normally held the third Saturday in June, but the coronavirus pandemic has organizers deciding
All elective surgeries and procedures are being canceled by Bronson Healthcare starting Wednesday. Patients are being notified. The move is among the latest responses to the coronavirus pandemic. The hospital system says the decision will reduce the
The Tulip Time Festival in Holland is another victim of the coronavirus as the festival has been canceled this year. Gwen Auwerda is executive director of Tulip Time and says many volunteers and visitors are in the
Congressman Fred Upton is back home in southwest Michigan getting updates on local efforts to combat coronavirus. Upton spoke to the St. Joseph City Commission Monday night, just moments after a conference call with Republican leadership in
South Haven City Manager Brian Dissette says the city is still operating as close to normal as possible, but there are some significant changes going forward in light of the coronavirus pandemic. “We are open at City
Water shutoffs have been put on hold in the city of Benton Harbor. At a Monday meeting, the Benton Harbor City Commission unanimously voted to put a moratorium on shutoffs while the COVID-19 outbreak continues. Mayor Marcus
Governor Gretchn Whitmer has ordered a temporary ban on all events of more than 50 people or assemblages in shared indoor spaces over 50 people. The governor’s office issued the following statement: “Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is updating the way it reports cases of COVID-19 each day. The State Emergency Operations Center has released the following statement: “As of tomorrow, March 17, the Michigan Department
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi has announced it is closing all of its Four Winds Casino locations in Michigan and Indiana. The Pokagons issued the following statement: “In consideration of recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control
Area restaurants are coping as best they can with the new order to close for anything other than deliveries, carryout, or drive-thru service. In downtown St. Joseph, Julie Thomson owns Zoup and Biggby Coffee. “We have 50
BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass will not happen this spring. St. Joseph Today director Amy Zapal tells WSJM News they will be moving the event to the fall. “We have decided that we will reschedule BBQ, Blues &
With schools closed for at least the next three weeks, one of the biggest questions that has come up, other than childcare for families that need it, is how are districts going to ensure students have enough
