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
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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!
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
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!’
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
McMillin’s Grocerywatercolor by Thomas William Jones Life Imitates Art. . . or is it the other way around?by John Mooy It was the playwright Oscar Wilde who is remembered for the statement, “Life imitates art far more than art … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits & Pieces: Gouverneur Morris
Gouverneur Morris, 1752-1816Author of the Preamble to the United States Constitution and has been called the “Penman of the Constitution" by Paula Johnson For many years, my brother, John, fed me articles and information … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Gouverneur Morris
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
State of Michigan launches new auction website for surplus sales
LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) has launched a new online auction website for surplus sales, Michigan.gov/MiBid. The new MiBid site offers users an improved bidding … [Read more...] about State of Michigan launches new auction website for surplus sales