AARP seeking small business retirement savings plans
More than 40% of Michigan’s private-sector workforce doesn’t have access to a retirement-savings plan at work, according to a new survey from the AARP, and the organization wants to change that. AARP Associate State Director of Government
Whirlpool celebrates opening of new apartment building in Benton Harbor
Whirlpool’s new $23 million apartment complex on Riverview Drive is finished, and a ribbon cutting to celebrate was held on Tuesday. Emma Jean Hull Flats is four stories with 80 units that range in price from $1,350
Short-term rentals could come to downtown St. Joseph
The downtown commercial district in St. Joseph could be opened up to short-term rental units following a decision by city commissioners this week. Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth told commissioners the Downtown Development Authority has looked at
Pickle Festival in Berrien Springs next week
The Berrien Springs Pickle Festival is set for July 4, and there are events taking place this week leading into it. Berrien Springs community coordinator Kelly Ewalt tells us they’ve already selected the royalty and have held
Tipped Workers Await Minimum Wage Decision from Michigan Supreme Court
It seems that the Minimum Wage is always under discussion in some way at the State Capitol in Lansing. Currently, the focus is in the Michigan Supreme Court, poised to review a controversial state law that would
Survey finds retailers not feeling optimistic
Michigan retailers are not feeling good about the future. The latest survey from the Michigan Retailers Association showed retail sales plunged from April to May. The MRA’s Andrea Bitely said there was also a ten point drop
Lots of fireworks shows planned next week in Berrien County
There will be plenty of places to see fireworks in Berrien County this Fourth of July. Most of the shows are actually on Monday, July 3, and that includes in St. Joseph. The St. Joseph Department of
Commissioners hit pause on possible building sale to Curious Kids
St. Joseph City Commissioners have rejected an offer from the Curious Kids Museum to purchase its building at 415 Lake Boulevard on the bluff, but that doesn’t mean no sale will take place at all. At a