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The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to implement a new, regional approach to restrictions

February 21, 2021 A letter or a resolution calling for COVID-19 restrictions to be eased in a sensible way is being considered by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners so it can be sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Speaking during a meeting this week, Chair Mac Elliott said there can be a regional approach that takes into account local conditions. He added local restaurants are going under and not being allowed to sustain themselves. “I can’t understand how anyone could sleep comfortably at night knowing how serious the economic and emotional toll is for these small business owne...

February 18, 2021 A letter or a resolution calling for COVID-19 restrictions to be eased in a sensible way is being considered by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners so it can be sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Speaking during Thursday’s meeting, Chair Mac Elliott said there can be a regional approach that takes into account local conditions. He added local restaurants are going under and not being allowed to sustain themselves. “I can’t understand how anyone could sleep comfortably at night knowing how serious the economic and emotional toll is for these small business own...

February 11, 2021 An interim director has been appointed for the Berrien County Road Department. During Thursday’s meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, a motion to name Neil Coulston to the position was approved unanimously. Department Director Jason Latham has been on leave since last Thursday. Board Chair Mac Elliott said Coulston is a good fit to replace Latham for the time being. “Mr. Coulston has extensive public works experience along with other service in the public sector,” Elliott said. “I am confident he’s well qualified to serve as interim road direct...

February 9, 2021 The director of the Berrien County Road Department is on leave, although county officials won’t provide many more details. Jason Latham was placed on leave late last week, with Berrien County Board of Commissioners Chair Mac Elliott telling WSJM News the move was made by County Administrator Brian Dissette. Elliott says he doesn’t know the reason, adding the issue is between Dissette and Latham. Dissette told us Monday he can’t comment on a personnel matter. Elliot says he is confident the situation will be brought to a resolution that suits the county and Latham. L...