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The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Entertainment of Watching Work
by John Mooy On Burney Street in Marcellus years and years and years ago, the powers that be decided that there would be an addition put on the school. It would look quite modern. As for myself, I later walked down the hallway – I can’t tell you how many times – as the addition […]
Gov. Whitmer Announces Contest to Name Turkey to be Pardoned
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging Michiganders to submit names for the second turkey that she will pardon since taking office. The winning name will be announced Monday, November 20. “My fellow Michiganders, Thanksgiving is just around the corner,” said Governor Whitmer. “I know we are looking forward to spending some […]
DNR fire crews finish out-of-state season, gain valuable experience
Michigan DNR resource analyst Holly Toohey, second from right, stands with other members of the planning team in front of a map they created at the South Fork Complex Fire, a 4,000-acre group of wildfires in northern California earlier this season. Toohey is one of several dozen DNR staff who helped fight wildfires in other […]
Michigan Senate Passes Bill Designating Manoomin (Wild Rice) as the State Native Grain
Ypsilanti, MI – The Michigan Senate passed the bipartisan House Bill 4852, November 1, clearing the final hurdle for designating Manoomin as the state’s native grain. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign the bill which was sponsored by Rep. Carrie Rheingans (D-Ann Arbor). The Anishinaabek Caucus has diligently worked on this bill for […]
Home Arts Club to Meet in Wakelee
The Home Arts Club will meet Wednesday, November 15, 6:00pm, at the Wakelee Bible Church. The program is a holiday craft arrangement. There will also be an election of officers for the upcoming year.
AAA Reminds Motorists: Don’t Veer for Deer
Extra Note of Caution as Firearm Deer Hunting Season Approaches DEARBORN, Mich., (November 1, 2023) — With nearly 600,000 hunters preparing to head out for the start of the Firearm Deer Season, it is important to remember that over 42.7 percent of vehicle-deer crashes occur in Michigan during the months of October, November and December. […]
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2024
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 increases. Effective January 1, 2024: • The minimum hourly wage will increase to $10.33 per hour. • The 85% […]
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 channel your competitive Spartan or Wolverine spirit and be part of Michigan’s blitz for the win. Throughout the month, Michigan […]
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 day, but year round. The Great American Smokeout provides an opportunity for […]
