New Benton Harbor mural focuses on African Americans, women in tech
A new mural has been unveiled in Benton Harbor. A crowd gathered Thursday outside Ravitron at 276 Colfax Avenue to see the work of artists Jessica Hightower and Eric Bradford for the first time. The two started
State Releases Deeper Analysis of July Unemployment Figures
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in 14 of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas over the month of July, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Michigan regional labor markets exhibited
Vickers Engineering Expansion in New Troy to Drive Ten New Jobs
Vickers Engineering describes itself as a world class precision machining and fabrication company. Vickers has been located in New Troy, near Sawyer since 1970—serving the agricultural, automotive, oil and gas and industrial sectors, as well as the
Annual Pokagon Pow Wow set for Labor Day Weekend
The Pokagon Band of Pottawatomi is planning its annual Kee Boon Mein Kaa Pow Wow for September 2 and September 3. The band’s Adela Galzan-Guerrero tells us it’s a celebration open to everyone that will explore culture
Fundraiser next month for Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan
Set for September 14 is an annual fundraiser for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Michigan. The center’s Stephanie Crider tells us Voices for Children: Memories at Millcreek will be held at The Millcreek Wilde in Watervliet