St. Joe-Benton Harbor News

New executive order from Whitmer targets stressed agricultural community

By Matt Koehler | Aug 27, 2020

A new executive order issued through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), which concerns migrant workers in the farm and food-processing industry, has been met with sharp criticism from Rep. Pauline Wendzel (R-Watervliet).

St. Joseph County prosecutor can't legally be asked to resign

By Matt Koehler | Aug 4, 2020

St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney John McDonough cannot be asked to resign by law, says the County Board of Commissioners, and they will take no further action against him after he was arrested for allegedly driving drunk in May.