Can you make room in your home for a dog or cat who needs one? The Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring an Empty the Shelters event Thursday through Sunday with 45 shelters in Michigan taking part. Foundation founder Cathy Bissell tells us the need is there because of the pandemic and Hurricane Laura. “COVID actually, […]
Month: September 2020
Woodlands Course at Whittaker in New Buffalo Hires Kostelecky as GM
A golf industry veteran of nearly two decades brings his special brand of experience to the new role of General Manager for the Woodlands Course at Whittaker in Harbor Country. Stephan Kostelecky has joined the team at the Woodlands Course, a premier daily-fee facility managed by KemperSports. In that role, Kostelecky will oversee all facility operations […]
Voters Request 2.5 Million Absentee Ballots
The Michigan Secretary of State’s office says Michigan voters have requested 2.5 million absentee ballots for the November election. Through October 19, residents with a Michigan driver’s license or state identification card can register online at Michigan.gov/Vote. The Secretary of State says the number of absentee ballot requests this year is up by 350% from […]
Bob Burch Joins Sturgis Bank & Trust as New Community President of Berrien County
As Sturgis Bank & Trust Company grows its presence in Berrien County, they’ve taken a quantum leap through their acquisition of veteran regional banker Bob Burch to take the helm locally as Community President of Berrien County. They’re also announcing the hiring of Mortgage Originator Cindy Stovern. Sturgis Bank & Trust is setting the stage […]
Got Something to Say – Girls on the Run – 9/30/20
Got Something to Say is brought you by United Federal Credit Union – We Get U! Tess from Girls on the Run talks about how they are doing in school as well as virtual Girls on the Run teams. Source: WSJM Full story at: https://www.wsjm.com/2020/09/30/got-something-to-say-girls-on-the-run-9-30-20/
Health Department Monitoring COVID Cases In Schools
The Berrien County Health Department is closely watching cases of COVID-19 in schools as we get about a month into the academic year during this pandemic. Department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells us there have been some COVID cases in schools. “Lakeshore High School is the one school that meets the definition of an outbreak,” Conrad […]
St. Joseph Today Not Holding Trick Or Treating Event, Collecting Donations Instead
St. Joseph Today will not be holding its usual Trick or Treating event in downtown St. Joe and the Benton Harbor Arts District this Halloween. Director Amy Zapal says the organization had to keep the health and safety of visitors and residents as the top priority during the pandemic. However, she says instead of Trick […]
SMC Recognizes Staff, Announces Commemorative Coins
Southwestern Michigan College is giving commemorative COVID coins to its staff as a thank you for helping during the pandemic. SMC held its annual employee recognition program on September 25 via Zoom with 95 people logged in to hear from President Joe Odenwald. He announced with SMC staff now veterans of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
09-30-20 WSJM Afternoon News
09-30-20 WSJM Afternoon News Source: WSJM Full story at: https://www.wsjm.com/2020/09/30/09-30-20-wsjm-afternoon-news/
Governor Signs State Budget
From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer has signed a $62.7 billion state budget hours before the new fiscal year. It will fund a new tuition-assistance program for adults and avoid major government cuts despite the economic downturn during the coronavirus pandemic. The plan, which has bipartisan legislative support, also includes a slight boost in […]