Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 951 have voted to ratify new contracts with Meijer. The union that represents more than 25,000 Meijer employees in Michigan says there are three separate contracts covering
Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 951 have voted to ratify new contracts with Meijer. The union that represents more than 25,000 Meijer employees in Michigan says there are three separate contracts covering
Lest We Forget founder Don Alsbro has died. The 83-year-old Alsbro was a Vietnam veteran who had a passion for history and honoring those who served. He started Lest We Forget in 2006, organizing World War II
The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education has given Superintendent Kelvin Butts a positive job rating. The board held the superintendent’s annual performance evaluation this week with Trustee Angel Crayton reading the results. “The consensus finding
Jerome Atkins 60 of Benton Harbor departed this life on February 7, 2024, at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles, MI. A full obituary is pending. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robbins Brothers Funeral Home, Benton Harbor.
Two political fundraisers connected with Unlock Michigan, the ballot proposal that sought to repeal the governor’s emergency powers used during the pandemic, are being charged with campaign finance crimes. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Heather Lombardini
Michigan deer hunters are helping to feed the hungry. State Representative Cam Cavitt is looking for state funding for the Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger program. It takes extra venison and donates it to people in need. Cavitt
Retail sales in Michigan in January were down 10% from January of last year. January sales were 48 on the 100 point retail index, but Andrea Bitely of the Michigan Retailers Association says 63% of retailers are
President Joe Biden meets with Yulia and Dasha Navalnaya on Feb. 22, 2022. — @POTUS/X (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. has announced more than 500 sanctions on Russia, its enablers, and its war machine on Friday as the
NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball Last Night Northwestern 76, Michigan 62 Northwestern 76, Michigan 62 – Boo Buie scores 16, breaks program record in Wildcats’ 76-62 win over Michigan Ryan Langborg made five 3-pointers and scored 20
Legislation that would give local governments more authority to set speed limits on roads in their jurisdiction has the attention of Berrien County Commissioners. At a Thursday meeting, Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette told commissioners House bill
State Senator Aric Nesbitt and Republican colleagues have introduced legislation to protect Michigan from the effects of illegal immigration. Nesbitt tells us the Strong Borders, Safe Communities plan would increase the penalties for possession, manufacture, and delivery
State Senator Aric Nesbitt and Republican colleagues have introduced legislation to protect Michigan from the effects of illegal immigration. Nesbitt tells us the Strong Borders, Safe Communities plan would increase the penalties for possession, manufacture, and delivery
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has accepted a $266,000 grant to implement a life skills program at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan. Commissioners approved a resolution Thursday accepting the Byrne State Crisis
A $3 million state grant will help to fix up a dilapidated property in the village of Decatur. Van Buren County Treasurer Trisha Nesbitt tells us the the Van Buren County Land Bank Authority has been awarded
A $3 million state grant will help to fix up a dilapidated property in the village of Decatur. Van Buren County Treasurer Trisha Nesbitt tells us the the Van Buren County Land Bank Authority has been awarded
400tmax/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — It would only take a small change in legislation to allow more Homeland Security Investigations agents to investigate drug crimes without first getting the authority to do so from the Justice Department, a
Michigan’s new gun laws took effect this month, and that’s prompted the Berrien County Board of Commissioners to consider how this could affect the county budget. Speaking to colleagues Thursday, Commissioner Jim Curran said the administration committee
The Berrien County Road Department is planning a couple of informational sessions on road projects coming up this year. First up, on March 7, will be a presentation on plans to improve Lakeside Road, Pier Road, and
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge on Thursday denied a change of venue request made by the father of a Michigan school shooter in his involuntary manslaughter case. James Crumbley wanted jurors from a different county to hear the
Berrien County voters will select a new county clerk this year. On Thursday, Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler announced she’s not seeking reelection. Addressing county commissioners, Tyler said during her 12 years as clerk, the office has
www.fuchieh.com/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Schools nationwide have been at the center of the country’s culture wars. Restrictions on education and programs relating to race, gender, and sexual orientation have been implemented in several states, while schools
A new book from a University of Michigan Law School Professor says that advancements in technology are amplifying false claims and disinformation. In her new book, “Attack from Within,” Barbra McQuade says that when we consume news
The County Road Association of Michigan on Wednesday released a report outlining how much funding is needed to keep fixing more than 90,000 miles of roads in the state. CEO Denise Donohue says county roads don’t get
A new EPIC-MRA poll surveyed 600 likely Michigan voters about a potential matchup between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Pollster Bernie Porn says Biden appears to be running behind Trump by a margin of
NFL – Bears QB Justin Fields says he wants to stay in Chicago, and tired of the trade talk Bears quarterback Justin Fields says he wants to remain in Chicago and is tired of the trade talk
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man whose 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head with his revolver last week pleaded not guilty after becoming the first person charged under the state’s new law requiring safe storage of
Retired Congressman Fred Upton says Republican efforts to impeach President Joe Biden are dead on the vine. Speaking to CNN Wednesday, Upton said revelations that former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov passed bad information to House Republicans regarding
The Benton Township Board of Trustees this week approved some changes to the employee handbook to make management of staff simpler. One change would make township employees at-will employees, rather than “just cause” employees. Township attorney Andy
State Senator Aric Nesbitt is calling for Governor Gretchen Whitmer to release a second budget. Nesbitt tells us Whitmer’s first budget proposal, released this month, relies on some funding sources that may not come through. They include
