LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) released a new report indicating that surging federal tariffs have increased food prices, reduced agriculture exports and generated uncertainty throughout Michigan’s food and agriculture industry.
Michigan dairy businesses may apply for Dairy Business Builder Grants from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) now through September 30. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) joined the federal DBIA program in September 2022.
The Whittemore-Prescott Area School District has extended by 10 days its time to respond to information requests from the Herald-Independent relating to the sudden exit of the district’s former superintendent, Michael Ehinger, shortly before the beginning of the school year.
The Northeast Michigan Art Council has secured a grant to repair the historic building which houses their art center in Standish. Parts of the roof in the rear vestibules of the building are in need of maintenance.
As the weather cools and the days shorten, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources continues the process of removing swim buoys and the Great Lakes… Login to continue reading Login…
Northern Racing Pigeon Club is a new group racers from northern Michigan.
Al Bergeron’s Omer-based company, Northern Security & Fire offers a variety of security systems for homes and businesses. Bergeron described the skills someone needs to be in the security systems business for members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish Sept. 18.
The FY26 state budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on August 26 would severely impact the services of the Michigan State Police (MSP) in multiple ways, including:
On Sept. 10, the U.S. House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Jack Bergman voted in support of this legislation. The NDAA aligns with President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda to build a more lethal, capable, and efficient military.
Amanda Forsmark, director of all school-based health centers operated by the Sterling Area Health Center, presented on four school clinics operated in the bay area for the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish Sept. 11.