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Garden work at Brush Creek Mill

HILLMAN — On August 1, from 10 a.m. until noon, the Brush Creek Mill is once again inviting everyone to come to the mill to assist with the gardens at the mill. Everyone that helped in June did a great job and we all enjoyed working together. The garden looked amazing after that work day. ...

Michigan awards $1.5M to advance maritime innovation across the Great Lakes, including Alpena

LANSING — The Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) announced on Friday the selection of five projects to receive funding through the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP) Michigan Maritime Innovation Grant Program, supporting innovative technologies, commercialization efforts and workforce initiatives that will strengthen Michigan's maritime economy and accelerate implementation of the state's newly released Michigan Maritime Strategy. Michigan’s $1.5 million investment will leverage an additional $2 million from private industry, bringing the total ...

Garden walk in Harrisville today

HARRISVILLE - The 22nd Annual Garden Walk will take place on Saturday, July 22 in Harrisville. Sponsored by the Sunrise Gardening Club, this year’s theme is ‘Harbortown Gardens,' and features five beautiful gardens in town and on the outskirts. Three bonus public gardens are also available to visit and noted on the ticket. Refreshments will be available at one of the gardens. Members of the Sunrise Gardening Club will be available at each garden to answer questions and guide you through. Tickets will be available for purchase at $10 each on Saturday morning at the Craftmakers’ ...

Michigan, Northeast Michigan unemployment rates decline in June

LANSING – Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates receded in all 18 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Regional labor force declines contributed to jobless rate decreases across Michigan labor markets over the month” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “Payroll jobs advanced across most metro areas during June.” Michigan regional unemployment rates ranged from 3.8 to 5.8 percent during June, with a median ...

Alpena Community College hosts Law Enforcement Career Academy

ALPENA— Students with the Northern Michigan Career Academy have been getting hands-on experience with the Michigan State Police this week at Alpena Community College. The Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Career Academy is a program in partnership between the Michigan State Police and ...