Will you pay for brining?
Greenwood Township voters will see a proposal for a brine millage on their ballots when they vote in the Feb.
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Fire equipment matters
Big Creek Township Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a backup camera for $179.99 by the Luzerne Volunteer Fire Department at its Jan.
Superintendent: Millage will fix a problem
COOR Intermediate School District has designed the CTE millage to fix a problem.“Quite simply,” says COOR ISD Superintendent Shawn Petri, “our area, like many others in Michigan, is facing a shortage of workers who have the training and skills that employers want.“It’s a problem that is frustrating everyone, including students who are demanding more vocational programs, employers who can’t find qualified help, and people in our communities who can’t find skilled workers.”Petri believes there is one answer to this multi-dimensional problem: expand CTE (vocational) programming while cutting costs for families and school districts.
Where will you vote?
By Amy Hensel989-387-8929ahensel@cherryroad.com The Michigan voters now have three ways to vote in national elections, including the Presidential Primary Feb. 2: the original way – in person on designated day;…
DNR asks for input
Interested in participating in DNR Deer Management Initiative?
Grant opportunities for county fairs
LANSING – Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced the 2024 competitive grant cycle for the County Fair Capital Improvement Grant, the state’s county fairs to make building and other capital improvements to their fairground facilities.
First BOC meeting of 2024
The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners held its annual organizational meeting for 2024 during the Jan.
Scholarship applications being accepted
MIDLAND – Applications to the Bernard F.
Resident Recreation Passport fee to increase slightly Jan. 1
Starting next year, Michigan residents will pay $14 for the Recreation Passport – just a dollar more for a year’s worth of vehicle access to state parks and recreation areas and a host of other state-managed outdoor destinations.The moderate fee change is the result of a statutory provision that ensures Recreation Passport funding keeps pace with the economy.