Michigan has reported 2,157 additional cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus website shows the state has reported a total of more than 546,000 cases of COVID since . It recorded 17 additional deaths for Friday, bringing the state’s death total to 14,070. The state coronavirus website on […]
Month: January 2021
01-22-21 WSJM Afternoon News
01-22-21 WSJM Afternoon News Source: WSJM Full story at: https://www.wsjm.com/2021/01/22/01-22-21-wsjm-afternoon-news/
Man Scammed Out Of $140,000
Police are warning about a new scam after a southeast Michigan man was bilked out of tens of thousands of dollars. Troy Police Sergeant Meghan Lehman says the man was called by someone claiming to be law enforcement. He was told his name was on a package of drugs sent to Columbia. “The supposed law […]
Michigan Chamber Of Commerce: Open Restaurants Now
“Let’s not wait until next week.” Those are the words of Rich Studley, the President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, on the governor’s plan to reopen in-door dining February 1st. “It’s important to the governor to take that step before it’s too late,” says Studley. “We have to focus more on getting […]
Dowagiac Company Fined For COVID-19 Violations
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced another round of businesses being fined for COVID-19 safety violations, and among those to get hit is a Dowagiac company. MIOSHA says Michigan Die Casting has been cited for violations including a lack of a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan, failure to train employees on the […]
MDHHS Director Gordon Resigns, Gov. Appoints Elizabeth Hertel to That Post
The Director of the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Robert Gordon, has resigned and has been immediately replaced by the gubernatorial appointment of Elizabeth Hertel this afternoon. Gordon has resigned from his position, and the governor has accepted his resignation, followed by Whitmer’s appointment of Hertel to take his place. She had been […]
Whitmer Announces Elizabeth Hertel as Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services after former Director Robert Gordon resigned on Friday. The governor’s office has released the following: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Elizabeth Hertel as Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Hertel currently serves as the Senior […]
WSJM News Week In Review January 22 2021
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Dowagiac Die Caster One of Ten Companies Cited for COVID Violations
A Dowagiac die casting company is one of ten new employers across the state cited in the latest round of COVID-19 workplace safety violations handed down by the state of Michigan. As the state continues to prioritize worker safety and health, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) inspected and issued COVID-19 emergency rule or […]
WSJM News January 22 2021
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