Unemployment slightly up in SWM for November
The seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate in Michigan ticked up in November. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget announced Thursday the November unemployment rate statewide was 4.8% with 11 of 17 labor market areas showing increases
Protective vests donated to K9s with Allegan County Sheriff’s Department
Two K9s with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department are receiving new bullet and stab protective vests. The non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, Incorporated is making the donations for K9s Kyro and Zadok. Vested Interest has been giving
Box Factory Exhibition Series opens Jan. 17, ‘Meet the Artists’ Jan. 19
The Box Factory for the Arts is kicking off its 2025 Gallery Exhibition Series. The Series One exhibit has an array of creative artwork, including miniature works of art to take home. ‘Meet the Artists’ at The
THK Law names Elizabeth Klesmith as Partner
The South Bend law firm of THK Law, LLP, with Michigan offices in Cassopolis, has announced the promotion of Elizabeth “Libby” Klesmith to partner. “We are thrilled to welcome Libby as a partner,” said Eric Seigel, managing
Soup Kitchen boosted by ‘Naturally Yours’ medical spa team
Naturally You Aesthetics Medical Spa raised $1000 for the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen to support the organization’s mission of feeding the area’s homeless and food-insecure populations. The donation was presented last month during a volunteer day where
Will 2025 be a better year to buy a house?
(Phillip Spears/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Homebuyers eager to forget this year’s housing market may ring in 2025 with an extra dash of zeal. A rapid rise in home prices has coincided with stubbornly high mortgage rates,
Guitarist Bryan Lubeck slates Valentine’s Day show at Mendel Center
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center has added a Valentine’s Day show to the schedule that’s a perfect ‘date night getaway.’ Best selling jazz guitarist Bryan Lubeck will sweep you away to the sun-drenched streets of Spain when