ALPENA — The Alpena County Fairboard and fair supporters say they are happy with the turnout for this year’s Alpena County Fair and plans for next year are already in the works with upcoming projects and fundraising goals. Abbie Kowalski, Alpena County Fairboard member, said the board ...
LANSING - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia today announced $525,000 in grants for Montcalm Central Public Schools and Friends of the Hubbard Lake Center. “As school starts up again, these projects are reminders of how USDA Rural Development is helping school districts and libraries,” said Restuccia. “Under the leadership of President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, we are making major investments in rural communities across Michigan.” USDA provided funding through Rural Development’s Community ...
LANSING – The State of Michigan On Wednesday joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in federal elections. Tens of millions of voters ...
ALPENA — The Thunder Bay Arts Council is excited to announce its annual "Shades of Fall--Back Porch Concert", which will happen on Sept. 11, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Center Alley behind the Thunder Bay Arts Gallery. There will be live music by Gary Martin from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.; ...
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Thursday joined a multi state coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for the ...
LANSING – Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased in 11 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Most Michigan regional labor markets exhibited minor unemployment ...
