Whirlpool Delivers Solid First Quarter

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Whirlpool Corporation released its first quarter earnings report on Tuesday. It says sales for the first quarter of 2022 were down 8% from first quarter 2021 in North America. Overall industry volumes were down 4% year over

Napier Avenue Bridge Over St. Joseph River Closed

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The Napier Avenue bridge over the St. Joseph River is closed to all traffic. The Berrien County Road Department put out word Tuesday evening the bridge is closed and that drivers should seek alternate routes. It says

Company To Rent Out Electric Scooters In St. Joseph

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St. Joseph City Commissioners have granted their approval to a California firm to rent out electric scooters in the community. Bird Rides, Incorporated will soon start renting out the motorized vehicles in Benton Harbor, and with approval

SMC’s ‘NoTED Talks’ Highlight Honors Program Research

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Southwestern Michigan College Honors Program’s four “NoTED Talks,” plus poster presentations April 21 in the Student Activity Center, delved into a smorgasbord of topical issues. Research ranged from aerial orthomosaics to the psychology of the Jan. 6,

Survey Seeks Public Input On Palisades Closure

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The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission has launched a survey to learn about the public’s concerns as the closure of the Palisades nuclear power plant draws near. Director John Egelhaaf tells WSJM News the commission is preparing for

Rotary Scholarship Contest Winners Announced

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At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, local students who participated in the annual Rotary Scholarship Essay Contest were honored. This competition is presented in collaboration with Berrien RESA. Both organizations are

Detroit Film Festival Showcases Michigan-Made Movies

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The 9th Annual Freep Film Fest kicks off Wednesday night. Executive director and festival co-founder Stevey Byrne told Michigan News Network this week one of the featured films is “Bad Axe,” which premiered at the South by

Attorney General Website Unveils New Look, Navigation

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As part of the state of Michigan’s refreshed websites, the Department of Attorney General has launched a new design that prioritizes ease of access for virtual visitors. “We hope this new look and feel makes navigating my

Jake Owen announces his 2022 “Up There Down Here” tour

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Jake Owen has announced his 34-date North American “Up There Down Here Tour,” set to launch this May.  Said Owen: “Looking forward to getting back out there, bringing smiles and happiness and some new tunes. The world needs