Michigan State Legislature Votes and Adoptions July 24, 2025
Education: students; a wireless communications device policy: require the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy to implement.
MDARD Awards More Than $340K to Farm Stops
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Monday announced the latest recipients in its Food Hub and Farm Stops grant program, which is the state’s first-ever program aimed at strengthening Michigan’s middle-of-the-supply-chain agri-food systems.
Ogemaw County animal control officer hired in Arenac County
Bob Forsyth introduced himself to the Arenac County Board of Commissioners as the county’s full-time animal control officer and animal shelter manager July 8.
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Former and present owners of Surveying Solutions plead guilty in fraud case
Jeffrey Bartlett and Brian Bartlett, current owners and executives of Surveying Solutions Inc. (SSI) and Andrew Semenchuk, a former owner and executive of SSI, pled guilty July 28 to defrauding the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Photos from last weekend’s Venetian Boat Parade & live music in Au Gres
Photos by Andrew Kent
Swing for the fence
One of my Granddaughters teasingly says, “I got ice cream, and you didn’t!”
Rep. Borton presents state tribute to retiring Michigan State Police canine
State Rep. Ken Borton, R-Gaylord, this week was proud to present Loki, a retiring Michigan State Police canine, with a state tribute commemorating his service to Michigan. The tribute also recognized the work of Loki’s handler, Trooper Adam Whited.
Going PRO Talent Fund awards $16 million in grants to support worker training across the state
AU GRES – ATD Engineering and Machine is among the almost 300 businesses across Michigan to receive a Going PRO Talent Fund Award in Cycle 2 of the competitive process. ATD received $12,795 to help upskill employees.
Community Health & Wellness Fair today in Sterling
Sterling Area Health Center is hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Deep River Township Hall, 525 E. State St. in Sterling.