Cook plant holds quarterly emergency drill
Staff at the Cook nuclear power plant took part in an emergency drill on Tuesday, simulating a hostile attack on the facility. Plant spokesperson Bill Downey tells us they do these drills each quarter, sometimes with partners
Clark Logic Donates Space for Upcoming Annual Whirlpool Appliance Sale
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is preparing for its next Whirlpool Appliance Sale, and the event this time will be in a better venue. The United Way’s Zack East tells us previous appliance sales were typically
Berrien County Register of Deeds receives statewide recognition
Berrien County Register of Deeds Laura Freehling has been named the Register of the Year by the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds. Freehling tells us she received the honor at the association’s annual conference this month.
Trump says he could impose tariffs without approval from Congress. Is he right?
Jeff Swensen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump has raised few policies on the campaign trail more often than tariffs, which he says would rejuvenate manufacturing, create jobs, restrain immigration and help bankroll childcare, among other
Mental health first aid training being offered in Benton Harbor next month
Corewell Health will be offering mental health first aid training in Benton Harbor next month. Corewell outreach specialist Teri Albers tells us the organization’s Mental Health First Aid Workshop will be one of many it’s held in
SMCAS reaches new agreement with city of Buchanan
The city of Buchanan and Southwest Michigan Community Ambulance Services have reached a new agreement. The Buchanan City Commission voted unanimously Monday to opt into a special assessment district for EMS. It would apply to most properties
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Michigan receives extra support
The Berrien Community Foundation announced $269,000 in grants to non-profits throughout Southwest Michigan at its 72nd Annual Meeting and Celebration last week, and among the largest awards was $75,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Michigan,
Senate probe reveals Boeing's 'troubling and recurring' safety failings
The Boeing logo is pictured at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington on March 12, 2019. (JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations published a memo Wednesday including new