MEDC awards grants to farmers markets
BY SARAH ADAMSFarmers markets across the state were awarded more than $200,000 in grant money this week.The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced funding will go to 10 communities...
View ArticleRep. Camp bows out of U.S. Senate race
BY DAVID NICHOLASMichigan Congressman Dave Camp will not run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of Carl Levin.After comments Camp made last month that he was considering a run,...
View ArticleDNR searching for bear involved in Thursday attack
BY AMY ROBINSONA 12-year old Cadillac girl is recovering today after being attacked by a black bear last week.DNR officials said Abby Wetherell was returning from a cabin down a two-track when she...
View ArticleTeachers can opt-out of union through end of month
BY DAVID NICHOLASWe're in an important month for Right-to-Work in Michigan.As a Right-to-Work state, August is the time period during which teachers can opt out of union representation.Vincent...
View ArticleSoo SmartZone officially opens
BY AMY ROBINSONA ribbon cutting Friday will launch a business initiative in Sault Ste. Marie. Governor Snyder and a number of state and federal lawmakers will be on hand for the event at the new...
View ArticleTeachers keep jobs after writing letters in support of child abuser
Six West Branch, Rose City teachers still have their jobs this morning, after a passionate school board meeting last night discussing their fate. Community members wanted the teachers fired, after they...
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The DNR acquires what they call a unique and valuable piece of land
BY AMY ROBINSON The DNR is welcoming visitors to its newest parcel of recreational forest land.The state has acquired a 3,800 acre parcel near Newberry in the UP. The property became available when...
View ArticleCMU's Super Saturday program will begin next month
By Anthony RizzoA Central Michigan University program is returning this fall for local children in preschool through the fifth grade."The program offers the kids hands-on learning exposure to science,...
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