Sheriff’s Department urges a safe memorial Day weekend

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With Memorial Day weekend here, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department wants everyone to be safe. Undersheriff Chuck Heit tells us that’s why they’re taking part in a national Click It or Ticket campaign to make sure drivers

Retailers in Michigan report strong sales, optimism

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There’s an encouraging economic report from the Michigan Retailers Association as the Michigan Retail Index survey came in at 60.6 this week. Andrea Bitely with the Michigan Retailers Association says 70% of the state’s retailers are expecting

St. Joseph Public Safety ready for Memorial Day traffic

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The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety is preparing for the start of the summer tourist season with Memorial Day weekend about here. Director Steve Neubecker tells us with crowds hitting Silver Beach, police have plans for

Michigan seeking to promote semiconductor development

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Michigan is getting aggressive in its attempt to become the nation’s top producer of semiconductors. The state is joining major universities to train engineers and technicians of the future, who will be vital to the semiconductor industry.