Sheriff’s Department marks graduation of new recruits
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is welcoming the graduation of four deputies from training academies. Sheriff Chuck Heit tells us Deputy Destiny Russell and Deputy Jacob Sherrick graduated from a local corrections officer training academy held at
Benton Township sending out new utility bills after error this month
Benton Township residents are being advised of a problem with this month’s utility bills. Township Supervisor Cathy Yates tells us people have been reporting water, sewer, and trash bills that are a lot higher than they should
Holt Bosse Celebrates 10 years, Dan Clements Becomes Co-Owner
It’s been a big year of growth and change at Southwest Michigan-based marketing firm Holt Bosse. The firm has commemorated its 10-year anniversary and welcomed a new partner. Holt Bosse named veteran experience designer Dan Clements as
Clothing, toiletries drive held by I&M
Indiana Michigan Power has enlisted employees from Rockport, Indiana to Bridgman, Michigan as part of a clothing drive to help veterans. I&M distribution system manager Jesse LaFromboise tells us throughout July, I&M staff were asked to donate
Lakeside area in South County still struggling with power outages
The Lakeside area in Southern Berrien County is the focus of continuing efforts by I & M Electric crews to restore power to homes and businesses. Their cautious estimate is that the job eill be completed later
MDOT seeking to give drivers a break this Labor Day weekend
With Labor Day weekend almost here, the Michigan Department of Transportation is doing its part to help make travel a little easier for everyone. Spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us they’re getting the heck out of the way.
AEP promotes Cook Nuclear executive; makes other changes
American Electric Power this week announced organizational changes effective Sept. 1. Among those changes is a promotion for Cook Nuclear’s Chief Nuclear Officer Shane Lies, who will soon serve as executive vice president in the company. Lies
California bill would allow undocumented immigrants paying taxes to get home loans
Grace Cary/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new bill that would allow some undocumented immigrants to receive loans to buy homes is sparking debate as it passes through the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 1840 would make it
United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike: Will it impact travel?
Image Source/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants, moved closer to a strike Wednesday after the union announced that 99.99% of service members voted in favor of strike
What is a crew appreciation fee? Why one major cruise line is raising the price
David Sacks/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — This summer brought lots of buzz around “tourist taxes” and other fees that can get tacked on to normal travel expenses. Now, another fee that may be familiar to avid cruisers