LANSING, MI – On January 1, 2024, Michigan’s minimum wage rate will increase from $10.10 to $10.33 per hour as set by Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018 which establishes the annual schedule of … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2024
Michigan and Ohio Battle to Find Forgotten Funds in Football Challenge during November
Michiganders Encouraged to Find Lost or Unclaimed Property, November 1-25 LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders have a long-standing rivalry with our Buckeye neighbor to the south, especially during football season. This November, you too can … [Read more...] about Michigan and Ohio Battle to Find Forgotten Funds in Football Challenge during November
Great American Smokeout: Thursday, November 16, 2023!
For the past forty years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The annual event is an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke -free lives – not just for a … [Read more...] about Great American Smokeout: Thursday, November 16, 2023!
In Search of Classmates
Wildcats’ Historic Season Comes to a Close at Martin
The MHS Varsity Football team combined with the JV squad to get fired-up for their playoff game against Martin, Friday, October 27. While the ‘Cats put forth a solid effort, the Clippers came out on top, 44-18. by Don Price, Athletic … [Read more...] about Wildcats’ Historic Season Comes to a Close at Martin
Marcellus Middle School Media Club Reports: Budner Receives Award from US Army
report and photo by Lucy Hughes and Emma Caudill, 8th grade, Marcellus Media Club Our community is full of wonderful people, but one story really sticks out. Marcellus Middle school librarian Dorene Budner won an award from … [Read more...] about Marcellus Middle School Media Club Reports: Budner Receives Award from US Army
Kuriata Wins State Award
Cass County Friend of the Court Casework Supervisor Tracie Kuriata was honored recently by the Michigan Family Support Council (MFSC). Cassopolis MI --- On October 6, 2023, Cass County Friend of the Court Casework Supervisor, Tracie … [Read more...] about Kuriata Wins State Award
MI Farm Bureau says, ‘Share the Road!’
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, while only 19% of Americans live in rural areas, 45% of traffic crash fatalities occurred on rural roadways from 2016-2020.-Photo by Michigan Farm Bureau It’s harvest … [Read more...] about MI Farm Bureau says, ‘Share the Road!’
Curtis Qualifies for State – Again!
Congratulations to Addie Curtis for becoming a 4-time State Qualifier in Cross Country. Addie competes in the State Finals, Saturday, November 4, at the Michigan International Speedway. Addie qualified at the Regional Meet at … [Read more...] about Curtis Qualifies for State – Again!
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Has the Biden administration been able to ramp up the development of wind power (especially offshore) as promised? -- Vera Wingate, via email In … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Instead of Utility Greed – How About Some Energy Sanity? Which is the “greenest” state in America? You might think California, or maybe Oregon. But go 3,000 miles east, … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
LMC Mendel Center celebrates the season with early Yuletide music December 1
Benton Harbor, MI: Celebrate the origins of Yuletide traditions when the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center welcomes the Baltimore Consort at 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 1, in Grand Upton Hall. With its festive cornucopia of … [Read more...] about LMC Mendel Center celebrates the season with early Yuletide music December 1