Seating the Stars: SJ author talks being starstruck, lessons from time at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago
From a frightening encounter with a “Rocky IV” villain to saving Johnny Carson from an autograph hound, St. Joseph resident Julee Laurent had a slew of celebrity encounters while working for Wolfgang Puck at his famous Spago
West Michigan Manufacturing Economy Slows in December, ‘Mild Recession’ Predicted
Three key indices in a closely watched survey of West Michigan purchasing managers turned sharply negative in December, closing out 2022 on a decidedly downward trend that aligns with national economic surveys. Survey leader Brian Long, director
Trailblazing firefighter Dawn Hinz retires from SHAES
A firefighter who has been a trailblazer for females serving in the emergency services is retiring from South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES). Dawn Hinz served her last shift this week, retiring from her career position. She
Agency on Aging Wins High Accreditation For How It Handles Delivery of Services
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging (RIV AAA) announced it has received the highest accreditation status for Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Earning NCQA’s 3-year Accreditation
United Federal Employees Donate to Dozens of Groups Thru ‘Pay It Forward’ Program
United Federal Credit Union (United) was pleased to donate more than $13,800 to 48 local families and organizations in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio as part of its 2022 Pay It Forward initiative. As part of Pay It
Whirlpool Gets High Marks in Corporate Ethics & Responsibility from CNBC
Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies in the annual rankings published today by CNBC and JUST Capital. The company ranked among the leaders in the Household Goods and Apparel industry. “We
LMC Mendel Center Director To Retire
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center executive director and The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series director Mike Nadolski will retire effective February 3. Nadolski started at the Mendel Center in October 2012 and says he was
Nye’s development proposal heads back to SJ Twp; public hearing set
Last October, plans for a new development at the Nye’s Apple Barn property in St. Joseph Charter Township were put on hold. Residents packed the township hall to voice their opposition, and the township planning commission ultimately