Expansion of Hagar Township public safety building complete
Hagar Township has completed an expansion project at its public safety building, making it possible for an ambulance crew to be stationed in the township full-time. Hagar Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us the $540,000 expansion means
Minimum wage legislation advances in Lansing
The Michigan Senate is expected to take up legislation to dial back coming changes to the state’s minimum wage law soon. That’s after the state House approved the changes Thursday. State Senator Aric Nesbitt tells us it’s
DNR reviews busy year for its fisheries program
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released some highlights from its Great Lakes fisheries program in 2024. DNR Fisheries Research Program manager Seth Herbst tells us the department has research stations all over the state that
House Rep. Andrews says House-passed minimum wage and sick leave fix… isn’t
The Michigan House of Representatives voted Thursday to approve legislation intended to adjust the state’s minimum wage and sick leave laws to avoid unintended reduction of wages for tipped workers or present undue burdens on employers. In
New season for the GhostLight Theater starts next month
A new season for the GhostLight Theater in Benton Harbor is about to get started. Theater manager Paul Mow tells us this is the sixth season for the non-profit venue, and it continues to expand. Shows are
Employees of third Buchanan cannabis dispensary vote to unionize
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 announced today that workers at the Buchanan cannabis dispensary, High Profile, have voted in favor of union representation. In a statement from the UFCW, workers at High Profile