Area Agency on Aging Legislative Forum April 13
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging will hold its 19th annual tri-county Legislative Forum on Monday, April 13 in St. Joseph. Area Agency on Aging CEO Christine Vanlandingham tells us seniors and their supporters are welcome
Whirlpool Expands U.S. Manufacturing with New Ohio Plant, Adding Jobs and Investment
There’s some encouraging news out of Whirlpool Corporation—a reminder that even amid recent Wall Street concerns, the Benton Harbor-based appliance maker is continuing to invest heavily in its U.S. operations. The company announced Friday it will invest
More than $20 million sought by Benton Harbor for Riverview improvements
The city of Benton Harbor is seeking a more than $20 million federal grant to improve the area around Riverview Drive. Southwest Michigan Planning Commission Deputy Director Marcy Hamilton tells us the planning commission assisted the city
Water rate hikes coming in St. Joseph
St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a water rate increase, and there’s another one likely coming. At a meeting this week, commissioners approved a 5% rate increase that will be applied systemwide, including in surrounding townships served
Prices surged in March after oil shock set off by Iran war
A view of the vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman, April 8, 2026.