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Whitmer argues reopening stalled by lack of virus testing

Michigan’s governor said Sunday she was eager to loosen businesses restrictions while also avoiding new flareups of the coronavirus illness that has killed more than 2,300 people in the state. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said a lack of virus testing supplies is delaying such steps but maintains most residents support her actions despite a protest drawing thousands of people to the Michigan Capitol this past …

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Subway® Restaurants and Feeding America® Partner To Provide 15 Million Meals

For more than 50 years, Subway® restaurants have been open to serve guests and communities. Now, during this unprecedented time, Subway remains committed to not only providing nutritious meals but getting them to those who need it the most. Starting today, Subway and Feeding America® are teaming up to provide up to 15 million meals* to feed people in need …

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Whitmer eyes reopening economy; rise in virus cases slows

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that she hopes to begin gradually reopening Michigan’s economy on May 1 after weeks of a strict stay-at-home order during the coronavirus crisis that has crippled businesses and caused more than 1 million unemployed people to seek aid. Meanwhile, the number of new virus cases statewide rose 2%, a much slower pace. In Detroit, where nearly 600 …

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Indiana Gov. Holcomb to extend stay home order to May 1

Gov. Eric Holcomb says his executive stay home order for Indiana that expires Monday will be extended to May 1 as planning is underway to reopen parts of the state’s economy. Holcomb says ideas are being sought from various business sectors on on how they can safely reopen for operators, workers and customers. Meanwhile, state health officials say Indiana’s death …

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Car vs train – Serious injuries

Three people were seriously injured early Thursday evening in a car/train crash in Cass County’s Marcellus Township. Investigation shows that the 44-year-old driver, Dustin Hooker, a Battle Creek Resident, was driving northbound on Savage Road near Waterstradt Street. As the vehicle approached the railroad crossing, Hooker advised that his brakes failed, resulting in the vehicle colliding with the passing train. …

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Flashing stop signs to be placed around county

The St. Joseph County Road Commission has purchased eight flashing stop signs, which will be installed later this year. Locations planned are: • Each of Michigan Avenue’s two, three-way intersections with Silver Street. • Two signs at Shimmel and Featherstone roads. • Two signs at Lutz and Dickinson roads. • Two signs at Bogen Road and South Nottawa Street. The …

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Three Rivers firefighters setup campers at station

Three Rivers Fire Chief Jeff Bloomfield said the department’s Michigan Avenue parking lot has been turned into a campground of sorts, as some firefighters are sleeping in campers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bloomfield explained firefighters are reluctant to return home and risk potentially exposing family members to the disease. He said none of his staff members have tested positive for …

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Vehicle stolen in Park Township

Sheriff’s officials are investigating the theft of a vehicle last week from Park Township. Deputies were called April 9 to an area near Parkville Road and Michigan Avenue, where a vehicle was taken from a field. It was reported that the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys in it. The stolen vehicle is a tan 2500 Chevrolet Silverado with …

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Police investigate Sturgis theft

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny from a storage unit at Mill Race Storage on South M-66 in Sturgis. Numerous items from the storage unit were taken, according to authorities.

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1-million file for Michigan unemployment in a month

An additional 219,000 people in Michigan filed for unemployment last week, bringing the total number who have lost their jobs in the coronavirus pandemic to more than 1 million — a staggering quarter of the state’s workforce. The initial claims were among 5.2 million nationally, the federal government reported Thursday. Only two states, California and New York, saw more filings over …

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