May Jobless Rate Still High in Michigan Despite Initial Rebound
While things started to look up with a rebound in payroll jobs across Michigan last month, the unemployment rate was still, as most expected, high by historical records due to the coronavirus pandemic. Michigan’s seasonally adjusted jobless
Berrien County Board Extends State of Emergency, Announces Phased Reopening
Even before action by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to extend the current State of Emergency in Michigan to July 16th, the Berrien County Board of Commissioners this morning had extended the county’s version of a local State of
Whitmer Extends MI State of Emergency to July 16th
Arguing that “Now is not the time to get complacent,” Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the current State of Emergency declaration in the state to Thursday, July 16th. The governor today signed Executive Order 2020-127, which
Wendzel Leads State House Opposition to Governor’s COVID Nursing Home Policies
Arguing “These aren’t faceless, unknown individuals,” Watervliet State Representative Pauline Wendzel has gained the approval of colleagues in the State House today on a resolution opposing Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s controversial COVID-19 nursing home policy. Wendzel today
Berrien RESA Selection for Superintendent Says the Deal is Off
Saying “it has become abundantly clear that staying in Lapeer is what is best for me and my family,” the man who had been selected to be the next Superintendent at Berrien RESA has told the board
Edgewater Resources Hosts Protect Your Property From High Water Webinar
If your home, business or other enterprise is increasingly threatened by rising waters in Michigan’s Great Southwest, Greg Weykamp of Edgewater Resources in St. Joseph has a free public webinar hosted by the Great Lakes Coalition titled,
Hydraulic Maintenance Monday Could Cause Dyckman Ave Bridge Delays
If you plan to be on or over the Black River Channel in South Haven anywhere near the Dyckman Avenue Bridge next Monday, you might want to pre-plan for what could be extended delays due to bridge
Whirlpool Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced
In an often times frustratingly unique academic year, the Whirlpool Foundation has delivered a bright spot to several local young people as a result of their 68th annual Sons & Daughters Scholarship local competition. Saddled with offsite, at-home
State Senate Plan for $850-M+ in Coronavirus Relief Gains Support of Governor
The Michigan Senate at mid-week pieced together plans to press into action more than $850-million in federal Coronavirus Relief Fund monies across the state and the plan has drawn the praise of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Late in