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Online tools help taxpayers file for $1,200 coronavirus stimulus payments

The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have made two online tools available to help Americans set to receive coronavirus stimulus payments.

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Additional positive case reported in St. Joseph County

An additional positive case was reported in St. Joseph County Tuesday, putting the county's number of positive COVID-19 cases at 22.

State senator suggests laying off non-essential state employees amid COVID-19 budget crisis

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Stamas on Monday called for laying off non-essential state employees because of state budget concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan Department of Treasury estimates the impact on the 2020 state budget to be between $1 billion and $3 billion.

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UPDATED: First COVID-19 related death in St. Joseph County confirmed

An adult male became St. Joseph County’s first confirmed death from the coronavirus over the weekend, Health Officer Rebecca Burns of Branch Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJCHA) confirmed Monday.

Amash to Whitmer: ‘Immediately reassess’ restrictive order; other resistance grows
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Governors group asks Congress to provide at least $500 billion to support drained state budgets
Easter Message for 2020

"Do not be afraid. If ever an Easter message were still every bit as timely this year as it was before, it’s that one. Do not be afraid. Not, 'don’t worry so much about it.' Not, 'be reckless.' No, Do not be afraid: for Jesus who has been crucified has been raised.'"

Listen: Courtney Moore releases new single ‘Selfish’

Three Rivers native and vocalist Courtney Moore dropped a new single Friday titled "Selfish," the first single off her sophomore album "25."

Holy Week break-in: Electronic items, Keurig coffeemaker stolen from St. John’s Lutheran

Michigan State Police are investigating a break-in that occurred sometime late Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning at St. John’s Lutheran Church located at 56050 Buckhorn Rd. in Three Rivers.

Whitmer doubles down on Stay-At-Home Order as Michigan COVID-19 deaths exceed 1,000

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order, originally issued March 24, 2020, was extended until April 30. The order was originally intended to expire April 13. Violators are subject to fines up to $1,000, increased from the original maximum of $500 and jail sentences up to 90 days via a misdemeanor charge. Businesses that defy the order will be subject to penalties determined by their licensing agencies.

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