WSJM Morning News – 01/06/2021

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WSJM Morning News – 01/06/2021

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In this edition:

Congressman Fred Upton says nothing is going to change the result of the presidential election.

Another Republican Congressman from west Michigan says he will not object when Congress counts Electoral College votes for President today.

More people are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from the Berrien County Health Department.

Michigan ranks near the bottom regarding administering the coronavirus vaccine.

Michigan is reporting 2,291 additional cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Michigan.

The city of South Haven has announced the hiring of a new city clerk.

The Consumers Energy Foundation has announced another $480,000 in grants around Michigan to help with COVID-19 response.

A Lincoln Township Police Department K9 has new protection.

Since Michigan restaurants have been limited to takeout or outdoor dining for weeks because of the pandemic, one northern Michigan restaurant came up with a unique idea for outdoor dining: ice shanties.

There isn’t much snow up north and the mild weather has been causing problems for those who run snowmobile races.