(LANSING) – Unemployment rates went up from September to October around Southern Michigan.
According to data from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, St. Joseph County saw an increase from 4 percent to 4.2 percent from September to October.
The largest increase was in Hillsdale County, rising from 4.4 to 4.9 percent. Branch County rose from 4 percent to 4.3 percent and Cass County had the smallest increase from 4 percent to 4.1 percent.
Statewide, the unemployment rate dropped from September to October, going from 5.5 to 4.7 percent, a decrease of eight-tenths of a percent.
(09-18-2025) • Thursday At The St Joseph County Fair
(09-17-2025) • County Commission Hears Juvenile Division Family Court Annual Report
(09-17-2025) • Central Noble Schools Receiving Award For Environmental Excellence
(09-16-2025) • No Injuries In Angola Building Fire
(09-16-2025) • Coldwater Woman Arrested On Drug Charge
(09-16-2025) • SJC Superintendents Issue Statement On State Budget
(09-16-2025) • Tuesday Is Hometown Heroes Day At SJC Grange Fair
(09-15-2025) • Monday Is Kids Day At St. Joseph County Fair
(09-15-2025) • Coldwater To Start Micro Surfacing Roads Today
(09-13-2025) • St. Joseph County Grange Fair Starting Sunday
(09-13-2025) • Coldwater To Start Fall Hydrant Flushing On Monday
(09-13-2025) • Stolen Vehicle Found, Man Still At Large
(09-13-2025) • Tracy Quinn Announcing Run For Steuben County Prosecutor
(09-13-2025) • NE Indiana Lake And River Projects Awarded Funding
(09-12-2025) • Woman Arrested In Garrett For Firing Gun
(09-12-2025) • Sturgis City Commission Gets Update On Street Projects
(09-11-2025) • City Commission Approves Electric Shut Off Rules
(09-10-2025) • Elmet Technologies Secures $5.1 Million Strategic Order
(09-10-2025) • Carra And Lindsey Holding In District Office Hours Friday
(09-10-2025) • County Commission Holds Public Hearing CDBG Funding