KALAMAZOO, MI — Chad Bauer’s heart sank to the bottom of his stomach Saturday morning after learning that thousands of dollars worth of baseball equipment and countless memorabilia had been stolen from the Rockford Rivets team bus. As night fell, the club’s general manager was brought to tears by an outpouring of support from Southwest …
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ST. IGNACE, Michigan (WLUC/Gray News) – A Florida family has found their dog thanks in part to the support of Upper Michigan residents. Florida residents Meagan Glesser and her dad Tom Glesser were on their way to a summer property in the Upper Peninsula when their beloved family dog, Izzy, decided to make the hike …
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — The national suicide hotline number was changed to 988 on Saturday. Tens of thousands of people commit suicide each year in the United States. In Michigan, this happened more than the national average. Now, calling 988, wherever you are, can help you in a mental health crisis. Shannon Norris felt that …
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MENOMINEE, MI – Police here are warning residents of a possible bird flu outbreak in the area. “We have received multiple reports from within the city and surrounding areas of sick, dying or dead birds,” read a statement this week on the Menominee Police Department’s Facebook page. “Please stay away from sick, dying or dead …
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — It’s easy to raise your arms in frustration and despair over school security, especially the Oxford and Uvalde shootings. But school leaders and legislators don’t have that luxury – they have to come up with solutions. On July 11, 2022, they met at Thorburn Education Center in Mason to discuss what …
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TRAVERSE CITY — Registration for the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency’s Money Management and Homebuyer Education is open for July. Due to the rising cost of living and additional expenses faced by the local community, the agency’s Financial Management Services Department is offering a free workshop on Money Management and Buyer Education house for the …
Michigan higher education and health care leaders unveiled a collaborative plan this week to increase training options to produce more qualified nurses and address the statewide nursing shortage. . “Michigan community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities have come together to address the nursing shortage, creating an innovative and affordable way to earn a bachelor’s …
WYOMING, Michigan — The Wyoming community comes together to remember two children and their mother who police say were killed in a murder-suicide. On Wednesday afternoon, the police released the names of these victims. Now their friends bid farewell to the two young girls. More than 100 people filled the benches of the parish of …
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Leaders ask Legislature for $56 million to get more nurses into the field Michigan higher education and health care leaders today unveiled a collaborative plan to increase training options to produce more qualified nurses and address the nationwide nursing shortage. State. “Michigan community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities have come together to address the …
I would like to take a moment to reflect on the uniqueness of our community. Faced with obstacles we had never seen or faced before, our community rose to every challenge. We were resilient. We have adapted. We came together despite the differences to help those in need. We have embraced the diversity of our …
GAYLORD, Mich. – Residents talk about the homes and businesses that were destroyed after a tornado swept through Gaylord, Michigan. “He was on the ground for two miles,” a Gaylord resident said. Culver manager Jayme Elya said she saw the tornado destroy the Hobby Lobby off M-32. A woman was injured due to debris at …
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GAYLORD, Michigan (AP) — A rare northern Michigan tornado ripped through a small community on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring more than 40 others as it overturned vehicles, tore roofs off buildings and downed trees and power lines. The tornado hit Gaylord, a town of about 4,200 people about 230 miles (370 …
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GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) — A tornado ripped through a small northern Michigan community on Friday, inflicting injuries, flipping vehicles, ripping roofs off buildings and causing other damage. Ambulances were transporting injured people to hospitals, but no deaths were confirmed, state police said. The tornado hit Gaylord, a community of about 4,200 people about 230 miles …
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Glen Oaks Community College staff and board members were visited by Michigan Community College Association’s new president, Brandy Johnson, at their meeting Thursday. Johnson introduced herself and said she would visit all 28 community colleges in the state this year. She spoke about community college initiatives, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “60 in 30” student achievement …
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Dark skies seemed like the appropriate weather for a day in Hell, Michigan. Hundreds of people descended on the hamlet, about an hour southeast of Lansing, on Saturday to celebrate Mountain’s Dew’s new “Flamin’ Hot” soda. The restaurant, lounge, and gift shop in the small town had been decorated with neon green and crimson flame …
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Classes at Kellogg Community College resume Wednesday after two days of outages caused by a ransomware attack. The school in Battle Creek, Michigan, told its nearly 7,000 students on May 2 that the ransomware had crippled its systems on April 29. The school was forced to close all of its campuses and hired third-party security …
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Tanley Stearns Tansley Stearns will become president and CEO of Community Financial Credit Union in Plymouth, Michigan, in June, the board announced Tuesday. She will succeed Bill Lawton, who announced his intention to retire last December. Bill Lawton joined the credit union in 1982 when his father, George Lawton, was managing director of Community Financial. …
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Fenton’s Phil Knight and Birmingham’s Hugh Mahler were among the 10 recipients of the 2020/2021 COVID-19 Governor’s Service Awards, according to a press release from the Michigan Community Service Commission. The awards recognize contributions made through volunteerism, service and philanthropy throughout Michigan. This year’s winners will be honored for their commitment to their communities during …
Fenton’s Phil Knight and Birmingham’s Hugh Mahler were among the 10 recipients of the 2020/2021 COVID-19 Governor’s Service Awards, according to a press release from the Michigan Community Service Commission. The awards recognize contributions made through volunteerism, service and philanthropy throughout Michigan. This year’s winners will be honored for their commitment to their communities during …
“Protecting the migration of Blue-spotted Salamanders is vital, as they are an indicator species that tell us about the health of our environment,” said Kathleen Henry, Special Projects Coordinator and Education Specialist. for the Superior Watershed Partnership. The mining journal in an email. Blue-spotted salamanders are not endangered, but they are an indicator species that …
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Friends and family at the Northern Michigan Community Pet Center are doing all they can to help one of their own. After losing her husband Rick to a long battle with cancer on Thursday, trainer Kathy McCarthy’s pet community was by her side. “There are a lot of bills that have piled up due to …
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NEW TROY, Mich. (WNDU) – A hidden gem in southwestern Michigan is recovering after someone robbed and vandalized New Troy’s only community center. The incident came a day after the center collected donations at a free children’s film festival and pancake breakfast. And in a town like New Troy, a small community center like this …
Highland Park, MI “This little town near Detroit looked like a ghost town. Fortunately, one man’s desert is another woman’s blank slate. “I just felt like it was a space to build and do things,” Shamayim Harris told CBS News. But Harris had no background in city planning — “Except to be sitting on this …
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Staying active during the colder months is important in Michigan, as snowy, gloomy days can be depressing. Most think of basketball, hockey, and skiing as ways to have fun. Add two East Lansing area shooting ranges to the list of ways to have fun. The Demmer Shooting Sports and Education Center at the south end …
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo Valley Community College is offering new virtual classes that aim to equip students with the foundation they need to break into the marijuana industry. Professional training is delivered through a partnership with a California-based cannabis education organization green flower. There are three eight-week online courses focusing on three main roles. …
COLDWATER, Mich. — Willam Lee Sowards, 36, should have been in jail Sunday morning. Instead, he is in Branch County Jail, charged with a 10-year felony for breaking into the Coldwater Golf Course clubhouse building at 270 Narrows Road. Prosecutor Zack Stempien told Magistrate Val White he was ready to press charges against Sowards over …
Mid-Michigan Community Ministries is a local nonprofit organization established in 2015, led by a group of lay leaders in the Midland area, and focused on encouraging, enriching, and empowering marriages and families in the Mid Michigan area. A major activity each year is partnering with more than a dozen Mid-Michigan area churches to sponsor a …
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ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) — Member schools of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) met Monday morning and voted to accept Bay College’s application to be the MCCAA’s 23rd member starting the year university 2022-2023. Bay joins Southwest Michigan College and North Central Michigan College as new members for next year. The Norwegians will compete …
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NEGAUNEE, Mich. (AP) — A community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is hoping the federal government will make a big bet on camping. Negaunee officials said they are seeking a $3.6 million grant to develop a 71-site campground and associated all-terrain vehicle trail. READ MORE: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Offers ‘Valentine’s Day Special’ To Arrest Your …
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According to a Monday morning press release from the Faculty of Letters, Science and Arts. Transfer Bridges is designed to help students majoring in the humanities at Henry Ford College in their college transfer process. The program also provides accessible opportunities to engage with the campus community on both a professional and extracurricular level. In …
The debate comes at a time when healthcare facilities across the country are facing staffing shortages. But this isn’t the first time lawmakers have debated what kinds of degrees community colleges can offer. Related: Michigan House Bills 5556 and 5557 would allow community colleges to offer four-year baccalaureate nursing programs. Funders argue the measures would …
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ESCANABA — With the addition of Bay de Noc Community College, Michigan employers looking for job-ready talent can now reach even more colleges through the Michigan Community Colleges Jobs Consortium, powered by College Central Network. CollegeCentral.com/miccjobs allows all employers, large and small, public and private, to register once and then post unlimited jobs to Michigan …
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With the addition of Bay College, Michigan employers looking for today’s job-ready talent can now reach even more colleges for FREE through the Michigan Community Colleges Jobs Consortium, powered by College Central Network. CollegeCentral.com/miccjobs makes it FREE and easy for all employers, big and small, public and private, to register once, then post an unlimited …
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Jhe 20 million dollars in capital which West Shore Bank Corp. raised towards the end of 2021 will be used to support commercial loan growth. In closing the subordinated debt offering in mid-November, Ludington-based West Shore Bank joined a number of Michigan community banks that have raised additional capital over the past year amid rising …
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JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – Father David Hudgins, judicial vicar of the Diocese of Lansing and pastor of St. Joseph’s Shrine in Brooklyn, died Monday morning. Original story: 53-year-old priest killed in Jackson County collision with US-127, Diocese of Lansing says Police said he lost control of his vehicle, lost control on a patch of ice …
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By Marisa OrbeleJanuary 3, 2022 The family were among 17 people abducted by the 400 Mawozo gang in October while in Haiti on a mission trip with Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries. Hart, Michigan, hosted a family of Christian missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti. A luncheon and prayer service was held Sunday afternoon for the …
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By TREVOR SOCHOCKI, JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM) – A Mid-Michigan community is coming together to support theirs this holiday season. Employees at Louisiana Cookhouse and Lula’s Lily Pearls Lounge woke up without work Tuesday morning after a fire engulfed the building. Lula was not the only business affected …
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TRAVERSE CITY — The Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency is offering two new programs that give adults and children an added incentive to put away their money. In two separate programs for income-eligible households and children, the agency initiates participants’ savings accounts by depositing the first amount of money. The agency’s Nest Egg Savings program …
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The Michigan State House Education Committee introduced bipartisan bills that would allow community colleges to offer a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Michigan is in the middle of a fourth COVID-19 wave – with dozens of hospitals in the state at 75% of capacity or more. Local hospitals are understaffed and are looking …
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Russ McNamara The pandemic has already made a bad situation worse, and the proposed legislation would help address staffing shortages and reduce health care disparities in rural areas, advocates say. The Michigan State House Education Committee has advanced bipartisan bills that would allow community colleges to offer a four-year bachelor of science degree in nursing. …
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Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, installs a comprehensive orientation system that will help pedestrians and motorists navigate the campus. The $ 600,000 project includes construction signs as well as directional aids near roads and in pedestrian plazas, according to a press release. “The downtown GRCC campus is easily accessible by private …
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OXFORD, Mich. (CNS) – A day after a tragic shooting claimed the lives of four Oxford High School students and forever changed the lives of countless others, community members were picking up the pieces. On a cold December 1 afternoon, the scene at Oxford High remained grim, with patrol cars and news vans dotting the …
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Oakland News Now – Michigan community mourns deadly school shooting – video made by the YouTube channel with the logo in the upper left corner of the video. OaklandNewsNow.com is the original blog post for this type of video blog content. Nancy Chen reports that the 15-year-old suspected gunman killed three people and injured eight …
Courtesy of the Michigan Association of Community Colleges The Michigan Community College Association in Lansing announced that it had appointed Brandy Johnson as president. “Brandy Johnson is a visionary leader with extensive political and legislative experience, which makes her an ideal candidate to lead the Michigan Community College Association,†said Chris Bott, Chairman of the …
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FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) – Final fire damage assessments from the Flint explosion are due next week as neighbors help each other during this local disaster. Earl Marshall Jr. saw and felt the impact of the explosion on Hogarth Avenue in Flint on Monday night. READ MORE: Son fatally shoots mother while driving in Woodward near …
By Jamie Sherrod, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Final fire damage assessments from the Flint explosion are due next week as neighbors help each other during this local disaster. Earl Marshall Jr. saw and felt the impact of the explosion on Hogarth Avenue in Flint on Monday …
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The exact origin of the water is unknown Michigan officials learned that some residents of an Upper Peninsula community were using unregulated water from an 1800s steam locomotive service station. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the Ontonagon County Greenland Township gas station once served the community of Lake Mine, which was first settled …
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UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) – The following is a list of the 2021 holiday parades and tree lights that have been shared with TV6 and FOX UP. If you have details of an event that your city, township, town or city is sponsoring, please send the information to [email protected] The TV6 and FOX UP community calendar …
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Portland School Apartments, Portland, Michigan. A former Portland, Michigan public school turned into multi-family apartments is ready to welcome its first residents. Located at 306 Brush St., Portland School Apartments was developed by Woda Cooper Cos. The company has transformed the building, vacant since 1996, into a partially affordable 29-unit community and plans to host …
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The United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is an independent office of the United States Department of the Treasury, whose mission is to ensure that national banks and federal savings associations operate in a safe and sound manner, providing fair access to financial services, treat clients fairly and comply with applicable laws …
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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/climateconnections/CX211101.mp3 Ten years ago, the town of Highland Park, Michigan was struggling to pay its utility bills. So, as part of a debt settlement with the city, the local utility repossessed more than 1,000 streetlights. Residents were stunned to be left in the dark. “The only thing left are the stumps of the lights with …
In less than two weeks, another Michigan city is currently struggling with high levels of lead in its drinking water supply. Officials in Hamtramck, Mich., On Wednesday released reports that the city’s lead levels are 17 parts per billion (ppb), exceeding the state’s action level of 15 ppb. A recent test also found that annual …
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Northampton, MA –News Direct– Whirlpool Corporation “We got a call from Whirlpool Corporation to find out if we were interested in donating home appliances for some of our low-income customers,†said Yvonne Vidt of the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA). “And I said Absolutely!” SMCAA is dedicated to reducing poverty in Michigan and changing …
Seven years after an aging water pipe infrastructure problem and a change in water source caused Flint’s water crisis, another predominantly black town in Michigan faces the same fate. In September, a group of environmental agencies filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the administration of drinking water in Benton Harbor, Mich., …
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Click to enlarge qiaomeng/Flickr Creative Commons sink faucet. As Congress continues to negotiate infrastructure and social safety net bills, environmental justice advocates say measures such as replacing lead pipes cannot wait. The drinking water systems of more than nine million homes across the country contain lead pipes, with black, brown and low-income communities being disproportionately …
“We got a call from Whirlpool Corporation asking if we were interested in donating home appliances for some of our low income customers,†said Yvonne Vidt of the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA). “And I said absolutely!” SMCAA is dedicated to reducing poverty in Michigan and changing the lives of low-income Michigan residents through …
One by one, people approached the stage in Auditorium Plachta. Some with speeches they prepared for days, others spoke with emotion ranging from celebration to frustration. All came for the same purpose, to participate in the future of electoral politics in Michigan. The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) met on September 23 at Warriner …
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Community Service Commission, the state’s premier volunteer agency, to launch the Michigan Heroes Campaign Virtual Recognition website to celebrate individuals and organizations who made a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond in Michigan. “Michigan residents have given their time and talent to help the state succeed in …
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KALAMAZOO, Michigan – Two decades have passed since nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among those lost were 343 firefighters, making it the deadliest day in US history. United for firefighters. Countless numbers of people have been affected by death and destruction; many people still live with the …
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(W X Y Z) – Some Michigan community colleges are seeing an increase in enrollment thanks to state programs such as Futures for Frontliners and Michigan Reconnect. Related: The pandemic is playing a role in increasing the number of people returning to class. Monroe County Community College is one of three community colleges in Michigan …
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Michigan’s 28 community colleges are mobilizing to help tackle economic challenges, mental health issues and more. A fall 2020 financial wellness survey of more than 10,000 Michigan community college students found that the pandemic caused 86% of students to experience stress, anxiety and depression additional, while 56% of students would struggle to get $ 500 …
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Southfield (CW50) – Lauren Roumayah grew up in a house full of cooking and baking. Constantly surrounded by food and desserts, baking has become her passion. After attending high school, she went to college closer to town. Finding a love for food all over Detroit, she began infusing flavors of Detroit into her baking, using …
The Arrows take on Mona Shores in the 13th On Your Sidelines Game of the Week, but it’s also one of the region’s biggest cancer fundraisers. LOWELL, Michigan – The temperature hovers around 90 degrees. The sun is beating down on the Red Arrow stadium. The heat is brutal. But the organizers of Lowell’s Pink …
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“We depend on China for too many things,” says Port Sanilac village president Ray Mach LEXINGTON, Michigan—The discovery that a Michigan city’s drinking water treatment plant has been adding Chinese-made fluoride to its water supply for years has upset some residents. “That’s nonsense,” said Steve Stencel, a longtime restaurant owner in Lexington, Michigan. “It is …
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Michigan has grown a little bit over the past 10 years, but maybe your community has changed a lot more. The state of Michigan has 10,077,331 people in 2020, up just under 2% from the 9,883,640 people who lived in the state a decade earlier. These numbers are critical in determining everything from state representation …
Michigan on Wednesday blacklisted a chemicals distributor accused of nearly contaminating the drinking water of a metro-Detroit community with sulfuric acid. PVS Nolwood, a Detroit-based company that supplies chemicals to as many as 10 municipal drinking water suppliers in the state, accidentally shipped four 55-gallon barrels of sulfuric acid to New Baltimore with labels that …
When you dilute sulfuric acid with water, you get battery acid. This is what the Metro Detroit community of New Baltimore almost accidentally created in their water supply last month, due to a labeling incident. New Baltimore Water Plant Superintendent Chris Hiltunen said on Sunday July 11 that an employee was pumping out several gallons …
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(ProNewsReport Editorial): – New York City, New York July 30, 2021 (Issuewire.com) – Amanda is a registered nurse specializing in mental health care. Currently, she works as a nurse case manager at the Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority in Alpena, Michigan. The Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is an organization founded in the …
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Michael Hansen, President of the Michigan Community College Associationfor 15 years, retired at the end of the year, officials said on Friday. The organization thatLobby groups at Michigan’s 28 public community colleges have started a search for a new leader. “Over the past 15 years, Michael has been an outstanding leader for community colleges statewide,†…
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WASHINGTON (WLUC) – US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Assistant Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced on Wednesday that USDA is investing $ 185 million to equip, rebuild and modernize essential services in rural areas from 32 states. The investments will benefit 3 million rural residents. “The Biden-Harris administration has made investing in improving …
WASHINGTON, DC (WJMN) – The United States Department of Agriculture today announced that the USDA will invest $ 185 million to equip, rebuild and modernize essential services in rural areas of 32 states. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxon said the investments would benefit 3 million rural residents. “The Biden-Harris administration has made …
Glen Village. Image courtesy of Greystone Greystone Real Estate Advisors negotiated the sale of Village Glen Apartments, an affordable 120 unit property in Traverse City, Michigan. While working on behalf of the seller, the company also represented the buyer in the acquisition and closing of a $ 13.4 million HUD acquisition loan. Dale Holzer and …
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KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo region wouldn’t look like it is today without the leadership of Marilyn Schlack. She marked the landscape and the people with whom she worked, say her friends and former colleagues. Schlack, president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College from 1982 to 2018, died on Tuesday, June 22 at the age of …
BENTON HARBOR – The Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency will host its fifth annual holiday food sharing program on Wednesday. The Holiday Food Sharing Program collects and distributes approximately 400 turkeys and boxes of food to residents and families in need of assistance in Benton Harbor, Benton Township and St. Joseph. × This page requires …
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Michigan community colleges will receive thousands of dollars to support student success rates, Governor Whitmer said on Friday. Grants totaling $ 750,000 will be awarded to nine Michigan community colleges to improve student success, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Friday. Grants were awarded on the basis of a competitive application process. The winning schools will …
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Elizabeth and Jake Landuyt say their wedding was like a fairy tale. “The ceremony was perfect,†said Elizabeth. “Everything we could have dreamed of,†added Jake. That is, until Elizabeth’s father delivers his speech at the reception. “Just a minute, he was interrupted by some of our guests,†she said. The cottage next to their …
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Over Father’s Day weekend 2018, a flash flood flooded Upper Michigan with several inches of rain. Houghton County was hit the hardest. Heavy and widespread rains ranging from three to nearly seven inches were recorded, with the heaviest falling between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Several houses and businesses were destroyed or suffered …
Community Action Month is a celebration of the accomplishments of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across the country. CAAs are a robust state and local force, reaching individuals and families in 99% of US counties with life-changing services and creating pathways to prosperity. As part of the CAA network, the Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid …
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Solar FlexRack To extend the accessibility and availability of solar power to all Michigan residents, a new statewide alliance has formed to advocate for solar energy savings, economic opportunities and of customer empowerment. The Michigan Community Solar Alliance (MCSA) is pushing for the passage of House Bills 4715 and 4716, legislation to amend Michigan law …
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Schoolcraft College, a community college in Michigan, has completed building renovations and moving all manufacturing-related professional programs to 13001 Merriman Road in Michigan. This location is just minutes from the main Livonia campus. The newly renovated building is 48,000 sq. Ft.2, more than double the space occupied by these programs on the main campus. The …
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MUSKEGON, MI – Electric cars, motorcycles and even a golf cart poured into the parking lot at Lakes Mall Meijer for the 2021 Drive Electric Earth Day road rally. The Triangular Circuit – taking participants just under 150 miles of Muskegon, Holland, Grand Rapids and back to Muskegon – brought together the electric vehicle (EV) …
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JACKSON, MI – A total of $ 50,000 has been awarded to small Michigan communities in Oscoda, Livingston and Gratiot counties. The Consumers Energy Foundation’s Put Your Town on the Map competition pushed small communities of populations of up to 10,000 people to develop project ideas designed to make Michigan’s small communities a better place …
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A Michigan group uses vehicle maintenance as a way to help minimize negative and unnecessary police interactions and positively empower the community. From replacing burned-out headlights to making sure turn signals are working properly, Stop Prevention Clinic volunteers provide simple but potentially costly auto repairs free of charge and eliminate automotive problems that could give …
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(WXYZ) – The group is called Southeast Michigan Pull Over Prevention, and behind this effort are community members on a mission to curb unnecessary police interactions. “What we are doing is minimizing or hopefully eliminating unnecessary encounters with the police by doing simple repairs on people’s cars … which can be prohibitive for people,” said …
ANN ARBOR, MI – Students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan gathered at Weiser Hall on Saturday afternoon to host a mock renaming of the building in response to recent inflammatory comments by Regent Ron Weiser. Community members renamed the building “Weiser Center for Voter Suppression, Political Assassination, and Burning of Witches.” The …
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Formerly polluted land, now a magnificent golf course. Shores of the port Harbor Shores Resort, a western Michigan site that will host the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship next year, sits on a site where 6,000 manufacturing jobs were lost over an 18-month period in the 1980s. Most of those factory buildings have stood empty for …
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GRAND HAVEN, Michigan – A former Olympic runner is remembered for his impact in western Michigan. Paul McMullen died Thursday in a skiing accident at Caberfar Peaks, near Cadillac. “A numbing shock,” said Lindsay Delorme, a close friend of McMullen’s, who has coached alongside him for the past several years. “People are still trying to …
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OVID, Mich. (WILX) – Residents of Ovid are concerned about various thefts and attempted break-ins in their small town. According to Ovid’s Police Chief Al Goodrich, things like car change, a catalytic converter, and a handgun were taken from people’s vehicles. Although only a few thefts have been reported, many have caught people looking at …
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BYRON CENTER, Michigan – Less than a month after being diagnosed with rare bone cancer, the western Michigan community is supporting a beloved teacher at Byron Center. “It will be a long process,†Sierra Zylstra said. “It was definitely a shock for me and my family. “ Earlier this month, doctors diagnosed Zylstra with osteosarcoma …
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On February 3, the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) presented six exceptional women with the 2021 Inspiration Award. The Inspiration Awards spotlight MSU’s Mid-Michigan employees, students and community members who demonstrate inclusive action and influence for gender equality and social justice, according to the GenCen website. Three award categories have been awarded …
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When that inner voice spoke to Scott Chittle and told him to “build it,†the Manton, Michigan resident felt compelled to listen. When the pandemic forced the closures, Chittle decided Manton needed an outdoor rink more than anything. It doesn’t matter that his own kids haven’t even skated – or that hardly any kid in …
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KALAMAZOO (MICH.) – When Edward Callahan started playing the piano at the age of 5, he might not have realized that his journey would inspire others. Callahan, a 2006 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, will be the featured artist at Gilmore Keysfest on Friday February 19 and 20. In addition to giving a virtual …
Hometown Kid featured in Gilmore and in a book – Michigan Community Voices Read More »
February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Morse to welcome Biden ahead of Pfizer factory tour PORTAGE, Michigan, February 18, 2021 – President Joe Biden will travel to Portage on Friday to visit the Pfizer factory, which produced and shipped the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The visit comes after the U.S. Department of Health and …
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It took a village to rescue a woman facing dangerous weather conditions after she got stuck in the snow in a rural area near Lansing. The 42-year-old Mulliken woman stuck her vehicle in a snowdrift at 6:44 a.m. Tuesday as she headed west on the Saginaw Freeway near Fees Road in Oneida Township, according to …
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Bronson Introduces New COVID-19 Planning Process & Family Health Center provides YouTube message KALAMAZOO, MICH. – As the world begins to vaccinate against COVID-19, local health facilities are also preparing. Plus, they offer dating and education for the community. FAMILY HEALTH CENTER According to Denise Crawford, CEO of Kalamazoo Family Health Center, education is key …
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NEW YORK, February 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Healthify, a company that works with managed care organizations to integrate the social determinants of health (SDoH) into the healthcare ecosystem, today announced that it is building a network of community organizations to l statewide in Michigan. The network will enable health plans to collaborate with …
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BELMONT, Michigan – It only took a few moments for Hank Burzynski and his older sister, Charlotte, to settle into their new spaces. “Our room looked so different,†Hank said. “Excited,†Charlotte said. “It was very cool. On Saturday, the siblings, who live in Belmont, returned home to a new bedroom and new e-learning space, …
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ANN ARBOR, MI – Twenty-three cases of B.1.1.7 variant COVID-19, all associated with the University of Michigan, have now been identified by the Washtenaw County Department of Health. The initial case of the most contagious variant was identified on January 16 in the UM community, according to health officials, but not all of the following …
BENTON HARBOR – The Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) has announced that it has received a donation of more than $ 8,000 from Indiana Michigan Power. The money will help SMCAA fight hunger in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties, according to a press release. Last year, the organization served over 22,000 families and …
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LANSING, Michigan (WLNS) In the coming days, more than 5,000 volunteers will volunteer more than 16,000 hours to benefit Michigan communities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. The Michigan Community Service Commission announced today that it will help support 56 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service volunteer projects this year. Projects include …
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DETROIT, January 8, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Comerica Bank and Comerica Charitable Foundation today announced contributions of nearly $ 240,000 to 11 nonprofits to support food security, education initiatives, health and social services, and awareness of COVID-19 relief in Michigan. These latest contributions bring total 2020 funding, community contributions and investments in Michigan To …
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Bridget Clark Whitney, President and Founding CEO of Kids’ Food Basket, was recently appointed to the Michigan Community Service Commission by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The commission strives to create a culture of service by providing vision and resources to strengthen communities through volunteerism. It is made up of 25 members, each …
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching an initiative to not only get Michiganders to wear masks, but to “mask themselves well.” “The science is now settled: masks protect others from COVID – and they protect the wearer,” said Robert Gordon, director of the MDHHS. “It’s important …
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LANSING, Michigan (WLNS) The Michigan Community Service Commission has announced that it will help support the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service volunteer projects by offering grants ranging from $ 100 to $ 1,000. Up to $ 30,000 will be awarded for projects organized between January 8 and January 24, 2021. “During the pandemic, …
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LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Community Service Commission on Friday. Bridget Clark Whitney, an independent from Grand Rapids, is the founding CEO of Kids’ Food Basket. Clark Whitney is a board member of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Leadership …
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“All politics are local,†the saying goes, and the same could be said of what local leaders think about the health of democratic governance. A survey of Michigan local leaders released today by the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy at the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan finds they …
EAST BAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – State environmental regulators are investigating whether some residents of a northern Michigan community have used drinking water contaminated with chemicals. Groundwater monitoring wells gave high results for PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. State and local authorities are holding an online public meeting Monday …
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One of six Michigan traffic accidents in 2019 was caused by a collision with a deer. Almost a third of these deer accidents occurred in October and November, according to Michigan State Police data. Michigan recorded a total of 55,531 deer accidents in 2019, up 4% from 53,464 in 2018 and 50,949 in 2017. The …
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BIG RAPIDS, MICH. – To honor those who lost their lives, on September 11, 2001, the annual West Michigan Scout Community Day of Remembrance and Salvation will be held on Friday, but a little different from previous years, it will be held virtually. Friday marks the 19th year that President Ford Field Service Council and …
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EAST TAWAS, MI – A teenage cyclist has died after being struck by a van in Iosco County. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31, soldiers from the Michigan State Police’s West Branch responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of US 23 and Tawas Beach Road in East Tawas . Upon …
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A Hudsonville-based bank is opening its seventh branch this month. Hudsonville-based West Michigan Community Bank announced it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on August 20 with representatives from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce for its new retail and commercial lending center located at 4797 Cascade Road SE, in the Cascade region of the Township …
West Michigan Community Bank has expanded its footprint in the Grand Rapids area with a new office in the Township of Grand Rapids. The new location on Cascade Road is home to the company’s newest retail banking office in Hudsonville, as well as business lending and wealth management staff. The office that opened this week …
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The downtown Detroit campus of the Wayne County Community College District. // Photo courtesy of WCCCD As concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic continue to loom, Michigan’s 28 community colleges are encouraging students to take advantage of the more than 4,500 group classes they offer online. “Michigan Community Colleges are ready to provide students with high …
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The new website (https://CollegeCentral.com/miccjobs) allows every employer – large, small, public or private – to register once and then post an unlimited number of jobs at from michigan community college students and graduates! This extremely helpful resource for employers simplifies hiring in the current climate, even with temporarily closed or restricted campuses, and students learning …
LANSING, Mich. (Press Release) – The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) announced Wednesday that it will receive $ 2,222,811 over three years from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support volunteerism in Michigan. The funding will support organizations in their response to COVID-19 by identifying resources and collaborating regionally to address pressing …
If you need a little extra financial help, new help is available. The Northwestern Michigan Community Action Agency received funding from the CARES Act and provides financial assistance to those in need. They serve those in the counties of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford. With the stimulus check …
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From Acme to Zeeland, Michigan small businesses have received federal government paycheck protection program repayable loans to help ease financial pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. The Treasury Department this week released data on the companies that have received the funding. Our database below includes all Michigan companies that have received $ 150,000 or more. You …
ALLENDAEL TOWNSHIP, Michigan — There is finally a decision in a statue controversy that has been simmering for weeks in western Michigan. Allendale Township officials decided not to remove a statue depicting a Union soldier, a Confederate soldier and a child slave. Township supervisor Adam Elenbaas said yesterday he understood why the statue could be …
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