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Fire equipment grant opportunity program for local governments now open

Lansing

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Tof Treasury today announced the launch of the Fire Equipment Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to help local units of government purchase critical fire equipment and fire gear for on-call, part-time, and volunteer firefighters.

School districts decide what to do with outdated, unused buildings

Georgia Hill

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

LANSINGFlint Community Schools is looking to tear down four schools that have sat vacant for over 13 years.The move reflects a broader question facing communities across the state: how to repurpose or manage unused school spaces.

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Manager Jerry Landenberger makes the opening of the new store at 120 E. Cedar Ave. official by cutting the ribbon with a group of O’Reilly’s employees Sunday morning.

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts open for business

Scott Salowich

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

GLADWINO’Reilly’s Auto Parts opened for business Saturday and held a ribboncutting ceremony Sunday, taking over the space at 120 E. Cedar Ave. that was formerly occupied by the Rite-Aid store that closed down two years ago.The store employs nine people, all fulltime and all Gladwin County residents.

MDARD announces detection of bovine tuberculosis-positive herd in Iosco County

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting a case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in a cattle herd from Iosco County.

Have fun but be careful – fire danger is high

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

LANSINGIf you’re heading to northern Michigan to look for morels, hit your favorite fishing spot or get in a little time on the trails, be aware that fire danger is high.

Fire equipment grant opportunity for local governments now open

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Treasury has announced the launch of the Fire Equipment Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to help local units of government purchase critical fire equipment and fire gear for on-call, part-time, and volunteer firefighters.

Demand higher for firefighter training, more firefighters

Lillian Williams

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

LANSINGAfter a shortage of firefighters that began during the Great Recession, enrollment numbers are increasing at some fire academies.Dennis Cotton is the program manager of the Oakland Community College Fire Academy in Auburn Hills.

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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

LANSINGMichigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state.However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.

Michigan DNR conservation officers seized an overlimit of 34 walleye Friday from a group of anglers who were renting a property in the city of Detroit for a fishing trip on the Detroit River.

Northern Michigan residents caught with more than double the daily legal limit of walleye

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

LANSINGAgroup of anglers from northern Michigan was caught Friday with an overlimit of 34 walleye – more than double the daily legal limit, after fishing on the Detroit River.

Get hunter, ORV and marine safety certified

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

LANSINGSpring turkey hunting? New rider on a quad? Prepping to launch a boat? Spring is the time to consider earning a recreational safety certificate in hunting, offroad vehicle riding or boating.

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