Environmental groups pushing back on possible Palisades reopening
A letter has been sent to the U.S. Department of Energy by a coalition of environmental groups asking that it hold the Palisades nuclear power plant to a high standard as it considers giving a loan to
Veterans Services Agency holding ‘Stand Down’ event tomorrow
Set for Friday at the Berrien County Health Department’s Conference Room on Napier Avenue in Benton Harbor is the Berrien County Veterans Stand Down. Berrien County Veterans Services Director Maureen Adams tells us Veterans Stand Down started
Revitalization effort for ‘Empire Corridor’ begins in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation Director Ashley Hines tells us this is the area around Empire and Broadway. “It historically was a thriving commercial district years ago, and right now, we only see one existing store, which
Pitchford on Orchards Mall: We will see progress
The gulls are gone, the post office is closed. Now local leaders are wondering what’s next for The Orchards Mall in Benton Township. After the U.S. Post Office announced the at-least-temporary closure of their location in the
Jobless Rate Down Slightly Across Michigan in August
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates declined in 16 of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Michigan regional labor markets displayed typical
BCF Annual Meeting highlights work in Berrien County, awards $229,000 in grants
Berrien Community Foundation awarded $229,000 in grants at their 71st Annual Meeting & Celebration at The Mendel Center’s Grand Upton Hall at Lake Michigan College. The theme: “All You Need Is Love.” “So much of what nonprofits
Roadrunners bass fishing team picks up trash near the St. Joseph River
The Southwestern Michigan College bass fishing team has helped to spruce up St. Joseph a bit. Coach Bill Mathews tells us the team spent last Friday at Silver Beach and all along the mouth of the St.
Former Whirlpool Corp. executive joins Briggs & Stratton
Making the rounds on social media, former Whirlpool Corporation executive Joe Liotine is the new Chief Executive Officer of Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton. In a news release, the engine maker made the announcement, noting Liotine’s 18 years