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Oakland County: Severe Weather Awareness Week Highlights Planning

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023

Oakland County is observing Severe Weather Awareness Week (SWAW) March 19-25 with many opportunities to educate residents about severe weather hazards.

SKYWARN Weather Training Back for Three Sessions

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023

Waterford, Michigan – Oakland County Emergency Management will host the National Weather Service (NWS) Detroit/Pontiac for three sessions of SKYWARN Spotter Training in March, April, and May.

Watch Mayor Donker's 2023 State of the City Address

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023

The City of Midland and the MCTV Network will live stream Mayor Maureen Donker’s 2023 State of the City update via Facebook, YouTube, and live video streaming on Wednesday, March 22.

2023 Road Construction Schedule Announced

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023

The City of Midland Engineering Department is ramping up for another busy construction season in 2023 with a variety of street reconstruction, resurfacing, and water main replacement projects on this year’s list.

World Down Syndrome Day

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023

On March 21st, Alward will participate in World Down Syndrome day by wearing crazy socks to school!

Mid Supports Employee Military Service

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

Recently, Mid Michigan College re-committed its support to employing guardsmen, reservists, and veterans.

GRPS Responds to NYT Report Alleging Mistreatment of Migrants

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

The New York Times published a report over the weekend alleging the mistreatment of children including some within the Grand Rapids Public Schools family.

Detroit Men Charged with Breaking into Deceased Man's Huron Township Home

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2023

On February 16, 2023, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Carnell Lamont Franklin-Smith, 34, and Benjamin Ulysses Pearce, 29, both of Detroit, in connection with breaking and entering the home of a deceased Huron Township man.

Mid Awards Full Ride Scholarships to Outstanding Students

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

For the eleventh consecutive year, Mid Michigan College has awarded competitive full-ride scholarships to exceptional high school seniors.

ELPL 100th Birthday Celebration

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

The East Lansing Public Library will turn 100 in March 2023.

Meeting of Local Officers Compensation Commission organized for Feb. 28

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023

The City of Jackson Local Officers Compensation Commission will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.

Reminder: Winter Blast Road Closures & Traffic Alerts

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023

Despite the ice storm on February 22, 2023, the 11th Annual Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon, 10k and 5k, presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) and the City of Portage, will still take place on Sunday, February 26, beginning at 8 AM.

Sponsorships Available for 2023 Tunes by the Tridge

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2023

Midland Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that the 2023 Tunes by the Tridge Summer Concert Series is booked and promotional opportunities are now available for businesses and organizations.

City receives federal grant to provide water to Napoleon Township

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

The City of Jackson is making plans to share its drinking water with a neighboring township.

Southfield Public Library to remove fines on most items, begin auto-renewal

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Effective February 14, 2023, the Southfield Public Library will eliminate fines on most late items borrowed from the Southfield Public library.

I-696 project gets under way with westbound I-696 closing from US-24 (Telegraph Road) to I-275 this weekend

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

The I-696 Rebuilding Michigan project will require a complete closure this weekend to prepare for a traffic shift which will have both directions of I-696 sharing the westbound side.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE FIVE-WEEK CREDENTIAL PROGRAM STARTS MARCH 15, 2023

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Monroe County Community College is offering a five-week Certified Nurse Aide course beginning Wednesday, March 15, 2023. This non-credit course provides 123 hours of training.

City seeking to hire 75 lifeguards, offering free certification

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation department plans to hire 75 lifeguards to staff the three City-owned pools.

A Northern Tradition Returns to Jay’s Sporting Goods

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

The 20th annual A Northern Tradition, a fundraiser for Mid Michigan College sponsored by Jay’s Sporting Goods, will be held 5pm-8pm Sunday, April 16 in Clare.