Teen Driver Safety Campaign Taking Applications From Schools
High schools around Michigan can now apply to take part in the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning’s Strive for a Safer Drive campaign for the year. Program coordinator Kayla Thomas-Wright tells WSJM News Strive for a
Michigan Works! Staffers Win Statewide Awards
Two local workforce development leaders were awarded Michigan Works! ‘Shining Star’ awards by the Michigan Works! Association for going above and beyond to help job seekers and employers in Southwestern Michigan. The Shining Star awards celebrate Michigan
A Happy Ending for a Pooch Named Polly
At MoodyOnTheMarket.com we like stories with ‘happy endings.’ One was brought to our attention today by Kim Hochstetler of our affiliated Mid-West Family staff in Benton Harbor. Kim works with Animal Control , Animal Aid and other
Unemployment Rates Inch Downward Across Michigan in August Tracking
Unemployment rates , not seasonally adjusted, declined in 16 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Michigan regions demonstrated typical seasonal jobless rate
Long-Planned Henry Winkler Appearance at Mendel Center November 8
The pandemic plagued Benton Harbor appearance of veteran comedian and actor Henry Winkler is finally happening this Fall. Winkler will headline the Southwestern Michigan Economic Club Speaker Series November 8 at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan
Berrien Community Foundation Awards $230,000 in Grants at Annual Celebration
Berrien Community Foundation has announced the awarding of $230,000 in grants at their 70th Annual Meeting & Celebration September 21 at The Mendel Center’s Grand Upton Hall. “It was so good to be able to be together
Legislation Seeks To Help MI Companies Get State Contracts
The Michigan Chamber and the Small Business Association of Michigan are supporting a bill introduced in the state House and Senate to help Michigan-based businesses successfully procure contracts with the state. State Representative Graham Filler, a co-sponsor,
New York Attorney General Letitia James files $250M lawsuit against Donald Trump and three of his children
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, three of his children and the Trump Organization, alleging an illegal scheme that amassed $250 million by fraudulently overvaluing assets. The civil lawsuit,
President Biden condemns Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations
President Biden condemned Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine during his keynote address at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. During his remarks at U.N. headquarters in New York City as part of the General Debate, Biden said President Vladimir
Chicago Bulls Lonzo Ball to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been dealing with some lingering knee issues after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee in January, that caused him to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Now, the Bulls have
Robert Sarver starts process to sell Phoenix Suns and Mercury after NBA suspension
Robert Sarver, the majority owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WBA’s Phoenix Mercury, said on Wednesday that he would be selling both teams, following a one-year suspension by the league for creating a hostile work environment
80th Golden Globe Awards ceremony returning to NBC on Jan. 10th
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (“HFPA”), dick clark productions and NBC announced that the 80th Golden Globe Awards will air live on NBC and Peacock on Jan. 10, 2023. No host has been announced as of press
Sarah Paulson to portray Gwen Shamblin Lara in HBO Max’s scripted adaptation of ‘The Way Down’
Sarah Paulson is set to executive produce and star as the late Gwen Shamblin Lara in the HBO Max scripted adaptation of its docuseries, The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin. Shamblin rose to
Local teacher chosen as one of 20 educators to lead equity-focused collective in Michigan
One southwest Michigan educator has been selected for a leadership position in a group dedicated to improving education for all Michigan students, especially the most vulnerable. Jennifer Swisher-Carroll, an English and Writing teacher at Edwardsburg High School, was
Volunteers Invited To Help Test Water Quality In Paw Paw, Black Rivers
There will be an opportunity next month for volunteers to help test the water quality in the Black River and the Paw Paw River in Van Buren County. Alex Florian with the Van Buren Conservation District tells