Emergency planning committees convene to discuss bylaws, hazardous materials
Regional emergency manager Mike Bowers did double duty Sept. 17, attending local emergency planning committee (LEPC) meetings in both Ogemaw and Oscoda counties.
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As swim buoys at state parks are removed, swim area designation expires
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…
Curran Black Bear Festival this Saturday
Curran, the Black Bear capital of Michigan, is hosting its annual festival Sept. 27.
Industry Opportunities
Apply for Dairy Business Builder Grants by September 30
DHD2 plans furloughs in event of government shutdown
The board of directors for District Health Department No. 2 gathered in Hale Sept. 22 and approved health officer Denise Bryan’s performance evaluation and salary, after two closed sessions.
Fairview Schools close, update security protocols following ‘written threat’
Fairview Area Schools entered what the district termed a hold response following discovery of a written threat on school grounds last week on Wednesday. Classes were canceled for Thursday and Friday as well.
Michigan Legislature activity Sept. 3–4
2025 House Resolution 160: Adopted in the House on Sept. 3, 2025
Northern Michigan author presents in Standish
Robert Downes, a Michigan native and award-winning author, gave a presentation, fielded questions, and signed copies of his new book, “Raw Deal: The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands,” at the Northeast Michigan Arts Center in Standish Sept. 10.
State politics updates
The latest releases from Jack Bergman and Dana Nessel
Consumers Energy reaches agreement to sell 13 Michigan hydroelectric dams
Buyer commits to keeping dams in operation, preserving reservoirs and benefitting local communities