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Mid Michigan Community Action releases Community Needs Assessment for 2024

Mid Michigan Community Action releases Community Needs Assessment for 2024

Mid Michigan Community Action releases Community Needs Assessment for 2024

FARWELLMid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) releases the findings of its 2024 Community Needs Assessment (CNA), spotlighting the most critical challenges faced by low-income individuals and families across Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Oceana, and Osceola...

DNR reports Washtenaw County’s first CWD-positive deer

LANSINGWashtenaw is now the 15th Michigan county where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been identified in the wild deer population, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. An adult buck found acting ill in Salem Township recently tested positive for CWD.
Weight restrictions remain in effect for parts of the state north of the dotted line. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Weight restrictions remain in effect for parts of the state north of the dotted line. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Truck weight restrictions lifted on some highways

LANSINGWeight restrictions on some state highways and other roads have been lifted for the season.
Pictured from left to right: State Reps. Bill G. Schuette, Kathy Schmaltz and Nancy DeBoer offer testimony on their plans to provide relief for Michigan families before the House Economic Competitiveness Committee on Thursday, March 20.

Pictured from left to right: State Reps. Bill G. Schuette, Kathy Schmaltz and Nancy DeBoer offer testimony on their plans to provide relief for Michigan families before the House Economic Competitiveness Committee on Thursday, March 20.

House Republican legislators testify on plans making life more affordable for Michigan families

LANSINGState Representatives Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland), Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) and Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) spoke on House Bills 4055-59 before the House Economic Competitiveness Committee.

Consumers Energy rate hike approved by MPSC

LANSINGThe Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved yet another electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, allowing the company to collect an additional $153,809,000 in revenue from its ratepayers.
RE/MAX River Haven agents receive honors

RE/MAX River Haven agents receive honors

RE/MAX River Haven agents receive honors

GLADWIN COUNTYRE/MAX River Haven is proud to announce these agents who received the following awards for 2024: ■ Marti Drabing, Alice Moore, and Deb Stover have earned the RE/MAX 100% Club. Kerry Redman, Marietta Sprott, Kim Sturgis, and Nick McNamara have earned the RE/MAX Executive Club.

A slimmed-down VA

The staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs continue. As of today, another 585 nonmission- critical or duplicate contracts are terminated, out of 90,000 existing contracts totaling $67 billion.
Barndominium Plan 20-558

Barndominium Plan 20-558

Barndominium Plan 20-558

This Two-Story Farmhouse Style Plan is a thoughtfully designed accessory structure that combines rustic charm with modern functionality.