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LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to freeze the development of wind energy.   “While Donald Trump continues to spread falsehoods about renewable energy, the truth is that it is reliable, affordable, and supports thousands of jobs here in Michigan,” […]

CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Land Bank Authority earned statewide recognition at a recent event hostedby the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Neighborhood Development Division. The authority, chaired by Cass County Treasurer Hope Anderson, was recognized with a Regional Impact Award and theSuccess in Monitoring Award. “Over the past year, the Cass County Land Bank has played a significant role in transforming blighted properties andrevitalizing neighborhoods across our county,” Anderson said. “Securing over $5 million in grant funding has allowed usto eliminate blight, improve energy efficiency in homes, and put local contractors to work.” Among these programs were the MI-HOPE program, which provided energy-efficient home upgrades to Cass Countyhomeowners, and the Blight Elimination Program, which allows the Land Bank to redevelop or demolish blightedproperties in order to return the land to reuse and thus increase the properties’ taxable values. “Programs such as MI-HOPE and the Blight Elimination Program, which are often awarded to large cities, weresuccessfully brought to Cass County,” Anderson said. “That speaks volumes about our team’s ability to advocateeffectively, meet complex program requirements, and deliver real, measurable results.” Land Bank programs are administered by Land Bank Authority members with support from the Cass CountyTreasurer’s Office. In addition to Anderson, the Land Bank Authority includes Cassopolis Village Manager EmilieLaGrow, Cass County Clerk Monica McMichael, Cass County Board Chair Jeremiah Jones, and resident HarryShaffer. “Our team has done an outstanding job administering these grants because we genuinely care about the people andfuture of Cass County,” Anderson said. “These awards are a tremendous honor and a reflection of the many handsthat have made this work possible, from state-level partners to local leaders and contractors.” Though the Cass County Land Bank was incorporated in 2008, efforts have ramped up in recent years under Anderson’sleadership. Anderson credited her staff, including Foreclosure Prevention Specialist Traci Haskins, for their contributionsin processing applications and assisting homeowners from start to finish on repair projects. “The extra effort has absolutely been worth it,” Anderson said. “This work represents a lasting investment in the safety,stability and future prosperity of Cass County and its residents.” ###

President’s announcement cements years of bipartisan advocacy by state officials, congressional delegation, and local partners to protect Selfridge’s $850 million annual economic impact  “A huge, bipartisan win that will grow our economy and make our country safer,” said Gov. Whitmer. HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich.—On April 29, Governor Whitmer secured a game-changing new fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base (Selfridge) in […]

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 Students of Roxie Ewert participated recently in their Spring Recital. Pictured front row, left to right, are  Graedy Miller, Mirielle Stout, Evelyn Mroczek, Rozlyn Schick, Lyra New, andJudah Witmer.   Back row, left to right, Mrs. Ewert, Sydney Buckle, Anastasia Witmer.  Not pictured: Caroline Whiting.     Making music TOGETHER was the theme for this year’s […]

Here are the titles Team RickWorld has logged for the week in the Marcellus Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge:    Run for Your Life by James Patterson, Animal Farm by George Orwell, Just My Luck by Lena Hendrix, The Lighthouse by Christopher Parker, Catch Me by Lisa Gardner, Smooth Operator by Stuart Woods, and […]