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Blossomland News is a local, independently managed, Creative Commons news aggregator focused on the Berrien County, Michigan region with over 10,000 readers a month and social media exposure of over 100,000 impressions a month. Our website is www.blossomlandnews.com. Our podcast offers a way for visually impaired individuals to enjoy our content. It also offers our readers the ability to listen to our content on the go.
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Gov. Whitmer announces MI Mask Aid: 4 million free masks to protect vulnerable populations from COVID-19
Four million free masks are being provided to Michigan residents who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a partnership involving the state, Ford Motor Company and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today. Low-income residents, seniors, schools and...
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Berrien COVID-19 Weekly Update: Risk Remains Low; Infection Rate Trending Slightly Up
On average, each person in Berrien County, Michigan with COVID is infecting 0.85 other people. Because each person is infecting less than one other person, the total number of current cases in Berrien County, Michigan is shrinking. A significant percentage (3.4%) of COVID tests were positive,...
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Government drone sent to watery Lake Michigan grave by bald eagle
Escanaba, MI (Blossomland News) - An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan.
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Governor Whitmer Extends Protections for Nursing Home Residents and Staff, Grocery Store Workers
The governor continued to protect Michigan’s frontline workers in grocery stores, pharmacies and long-term care facilities by signing Executive Orders 2020-168 and 2020-169. The governor’s orders extend existing safety measures, including 2 hours a week of reserved shopping time for vulnerable...
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VandenHeede nearly quadrupled Paquette in fundraising this past quarter
Dan VandenHeede, a retired teacher, Niles City Councilman, and Democratic candidate for State Representative in Michigan’s 78th State House District, nearly quadrupled his Republican opponent in fundraising this past quarter. “This campaign has always been about bringing together a coalition of...
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Berrien County COVID-19 Weekly Update: Infection Rate Dips - Now At Low Risk
Berrien County is now at low risk as the infection rate has dipped to 0.73 On average, each person in Berrien County, Michigan with COVID is infecting 0.73 other people. Because each person is infecting less than one other person, the total number of current cases in Berrien County, Michigan is...
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Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive Recognizing and Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis, Creates the Black Leadership Advisory Council
Today Governor Gretchen took action to elevate Black voices in state government, signing Executive Order 2020-163, which creates the Black Leadership Advisory Council. The governor also signed Executive Directive 2020-9, recognizing racism as a public health crisis and taking initial steps to...
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Chokwe Pitchford more than triples last democratic candidate's fundraising record.
Benton Harbor, MI (Blossomland News) - At this point in 2018, the Joey Andrews for 79th district campaign had raised $11,000. Chokwe Pitchford released a Campaign Finance Report (CFR) on Friday, July 24, showing over $37,000 in campaign contributions to date, from more than 875 unique donors. “My...
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Governor Whitmer: President Trump Should Focus on Saving American Lives, Not Threatening to Delay the 2020 Election
Lansing, Michigan (Blossomland News) - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after President Trump published a tweet suggesting America should postpone the 2020 election: “It’s clear that the president is more focused on his chances in the 2020 election than on...
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Berrien County COVID-19 Weekly Update (Medium Risk), Statewide, bars are closed for indoor service and indoor gatherings are restricted to no more than 10 people.
Statewide, bars are closed for indoor service and indoor gatherings are restricted to no more than 10 people
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Black Lives Matter Mural Proposal To Be Mulled Over By Saint Joesph City Commission
The Saint Joesph City Commission is reviewing a proposal by community activist Trenton Bowens to paint a Black Lives Matter mural on Stadium Drive near Saint Joseph High School. The proposal was submitted at a special social justice meeting held on July 20th. At the regular meeting of the Saint...
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Viral Video Showing Large Gathering in Benton Harbor Prompts Concerns
A snapchat video showing a recent large gathering in Benton Harbor, Michigan is causing concerns. The video shows over 100 revelers in close proximity to each other without face coverings.
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Community Steps Up to Rebuild Cherry Beach Stairs
According to Chikaming Township Parks, Preserves, and Beaches the community effort to rebuild the stairs at Cherry Beach has been completed on July 25th. The restoration was organized by Joe Sipek. Over $7,000 was raised in a "Go Fund Me" fundraiser and many volunteers helped with the project. In...
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COVID-19 Weekly Update: Berrien County remains at HIGH risk; Trending Down Since Mask Mandate
Since the state mask mandate took effect, Berrien County has seen a .03 overall decrease in infection rate, and has started back on a downward trend.
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Gov. Whitmer and AG Nessel Respond to President Trump's Threat to Send Federal Law Enforcement to Detroit
In response to President Trump’s threat to send federal law enforcement into cities across the nation, including Detroit, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statements: "It is deeply disturbing that President Trump is once again choosing to spread...
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State Contractor Charged in $2 million Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Detroit woman was charged in a criminal complaint for her alleged role in a multi-million dollar unemployment insurance fraud scheme aimed at defrauding the State of Michigan and the U.S. Government of funds earmarked for unemployment assistance during the COVID19 pandemic, announced United...
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Michigan Jeweler Buries 1 Million Dollars of Treasure - Here's Where to Find It
Hard hit Jeweler Johnny Perri maybe closing up his business for good but, he intends to go out with a bang. Mr. Perri is burying over 1 million dollars worth of inventory of coins, and gems, and inviting you on a quest to find the treasure.
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COVID-19 Weekly Update: Berrien County remains at HIGH risk
According to Covid Act Now, Berrien County continues to be at high risk as of the 7/15/2020 update. On average, each person in Berrien County, Michigan with COVID is infecting 1.15 other people. As such, the total number of active cases in Berrien County, Michigan is growing at an unsustainable...
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Close-Knit Berrien County Masks Up With No Problem
There were a series of incidents across the state over the past few days, including one death resulting from a dispute over a "mask up" request. There have been no such incidents reported in Berrien County. Berrien County is a close-knit community, our friends and neighbors are retail employees,...
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Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Extending Protections for Nursing Homes Residents and Maintaining Special Hours of Operations at Grocery Stores for Vulnerable Michiganders
Today, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Orders 2020-148 and 2020-149, extending COVID-19 adaptation in long-term care facilities to protect residents and staff, and extending existing safety measures, including 2 hours a week of reserved shopping time for vulnerable populations, to protect...
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Chokwe Pitchford leads Pauline Wendzel in a new poll by 1 point
Communications director for the Chokwe Pitchford campaign Kim Jorgensen Gane said, “Chokwe’s appeal is indicative of the times in which we’re living. Considering how difficult it’s been for so many years for democrats to make a dent on the west-side of this state, and in the 79th district and...
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Attorney General Nessel Warns Of Fake 'Face Mask Exempt' Cards Ahead of July 13th Mandate
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Michigan & the Upper Peninsula are warning Michiganders about fraudulent cards that falsely claim to exempt the holder from wearing face coverings in businesses and other areas where such personal protective...
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New Executive Order Makes Not Wearing a Mask a Misdemeanor Crime Subject to $500 Fine
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new executive order, which reiterates that individuals are required to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. It also requires the use of face coverings in crowded outdoor spaces. to people who refuse to wear a face covering, with a...
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Blossomland News is a local, independently managed, Creative Commons news aggregator focused on the Berrien County, Michigan region with over 10,000 readers a month and social media exposure of over 100,000 impressions a month. Our website is www.blossomlandnews.com. Our podcast offers a way for visually impaired individuals to enjoy our content. It also offers our readers the ability to listen to our content on the go.
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