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Whirlpool, Honeywell Introduce Better Insulation Into U.S.-Made Refrigerators

Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) and Honeywell (NYSE: HON) have announced that all Whirlpool U.S.-made refrigerators will begin incorporating Honeywell’s Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/15

Verizon Brings Power Of 4G LTE To Benton Harbor, St. Joseph

Verizon Wireless announced it is bringing the nation’s largest 4G Long Term Evolution network to more of southwest Michigan, including Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, the lakeshore and surrounding areas on Thursday, May 17.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/03

Police: Woman Fell Off Pier While Texting

Sheriff’s deputies in southwest Michigan say two people had to be rescued from the water, after one fell in while texting and the other tried to rescue her.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/20

Benton Harbor’s New Products Corp. To Create Jobs With Tax Break

Benton Harbor-based New Products Corp. said it received the first tax abatement in the company’s 90-year history Wednesday night in a hearing with Benton Harbor’s Emergency Financial Manager Joseph Harris.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/01

EMs Dispute Claims Of Race Behind Public Act 4

State-appointed emergency managers say fiscal responsibility, not race, is behind Michigan’s Public Act 4.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/22

Benton Harbor Schools Won’t Get Further Review

The state said it has decided against moving forward with a process that could lead to the appointment of an emergency manager for Benton Harbor’s public school district, citing ongoing efforts to deal with financial problems.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/22

Benton Harbor Manufacturer’s Web Site Complains Of Land Encroachment, Bullying

New Products Corp., Benton Harbor’s longest surviving manufacturer, is seeking to raise public awareness and support about ongoing property encroachment and other issues impacting the company.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/01

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Whirlpool To Cut 5,000 Jobs Despite Doubled Profits

Whirlpool Corp. announced that it will cut 5,000 positions in North America and Europe despite also reporting net income of $177 million or $2.27 a share, up from $79 million or $1.02 a share a year earlier.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/30

Whirlpool Joins The “It Gets Better” Movement

In honor of National Coming Out Day, Whirlpool Corporation’s employees posted a video to share an “It Gets Better” message with LGBT youth who are struggling with bullying and self-acceptance.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/11

Whirlpool Corporation Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Whirlpool Corp. has been named to the 2011-12 Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the seventh consecutive year. In 2011, the company’s centennial year, Whirlpool was named to both the World and North America lists. The DJSI tracks the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/25

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