MI Jobless Rate Down Slightly In August
The unemployment rate in Michigan edged down slightly in August. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget’s latest report shows the jobless rate was down by just a tenth of a percent. Michigan Department of Technology,
SMC Accepts More Than $4 Million In Grants
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees has accepted more than $4 million in grants. The board met this week, learning about the grant opportunities and taking care of other business. During Sept. 8’s regular meeting on
Local Talent Development Leader Honored by Michigan Works
Michigan Works has honored a southwest Michigan job training specialist. It’s calling Kelly Wilson “Shining Star,” and giving here the corresponding award. Michigan Works has released the following: Kelly Wilson, a vocational training specialist at Berrien, Cass,
A Zoovolution is Coming to Berrien County
Sometimes we hear stories about people who have left their humble upbringing in a small town to pursue their dreams. This is not that story. This is the story of a girl who came back to her
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Announces Mainstage Lineup
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra has announced its lineup for the Mainstage Series this season. The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra has released the following: Don’t miss your final opportunity to see each of the four Music Director
BOSS Services Celebrates Five Years And Relocates To New Building
Just in time to mark five years in business, BOSS Services has moved into a new building. The home services firm, which does heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical work, had its first day in the new
Whirlpool Appliance Sale September 25-26
Whirlpool will hold an appliance sale to benefit the United Way of Southwest Michigan this month. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells WSJM News this big sale is back on after being cancelled last year. Whirlpool will
Michigan Joins Forces With 18 States To Help People With Disabilities
The Michigan Department of Treasury is working with 18 other states on a program to help people with disabilities have access to quality savings programs. The effort will be a partnership between the state’s existing MiABLE investment