Andrews University observes Native American Heritage Month
Throughout the month of November, Andrews University observed National Native American Heritage Month. The celebration honors the contributions and rich history of nearly 600 tribes in the United States. The diversity among the hundreds of tribes represents
Whirlpool Named One of America’s Most ‘Responsible’ Companies by Newsweek
Whirlpool Corporation has announced that it has moved into the No. 3 overall spot on Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies (up from No. 4 overall in 2022). The annual recognition, acknowledging the top 500
St. Joseph Woman Chosen for Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University
The Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) has announced its incoming cohort of fellows for the 2023 calendar year. The incoming class is a diverse group of 24 promising leaders from across the state of Michigan and includes
Cornerstone Alliance aims to transform BH alley into community space; public input sought
Cornerstone Alliance is seeking community input on a new public space concept in downtown Benton Harbor. With inspiration from the City of Benton Harbor’s 2015 Place Plan for City Center Park, Cornerstone Alliance has developed a draft
WellNow Urgent Care opens location in Niles
Niles residents with immediate health care needs now have another option. WellNow Urgent Care opened a new location Wednesday at 930 S. 11th St. in Niles. The new center will provide walk-in treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and
Shrinking Labor Force Plagues SW Michigan: MIWorks
The Southwest Michigan Labor Force is shrinking—again! After consistent post-pandemic growth in the number of people actively working or seeking jobs, MIWorks observed more workers ‘dropping out of the race’ in October. In a ‘big picture view’,
GVSU Economist Predicting Mild Recession In 2023
Grand Valley State University’s director of supply chain management at the Siedman College of Business says the Federal Reserve needs to do more to prevent a lengthy recession. Dr. Brian Long is predicting a mild recession in
‘We need to change’: Benton Twp names Abrams police chief
Change is coming to a local police department. The Benton Charter Township Board of Trustees voted 5-2 in favor of naming Sgt. Greg Abrams the new Benton Township chief of police, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Supervisor Cathy