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Michigan Department of Transportation to spend 8% more this year on Southwest Michigan road and bridge upgrades
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:59 -0800
The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning to spend $84.7 million on upgrading southwest Michigan roads and bridges this year, which is $7 million more than 2011, according to an MDOT press release.
Record attendance at Farmers’ Day
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:34:53 -0800
A record number of people attended the 45th annual Farmers’ Day program Monday at Branch Area Careers Center in Coldwater.
MDOT Announces $85M for Southwest Road Repairs
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:15:30 -0800
MDOT announced Wednesday a series of construction projects aimed to improve select Southwest Michigan roads. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Southwest Region announced their 2012 road construction budget and repair plan.
Deadline extended to pay tax reconciliation bill due to delay
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:58:04 -0800
After learning of an apparent delay in the delivery of some 2007-pay-2008 reconciliation tax bills, the County Treasurer’s Office has extended the payment deadline by one week.
Dustin Burke joins GreenStone Farm Credit Services' Alma branch
Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:32:02 -0800
Dustin Burke has joined GreenStone Farm Credit Services' Alma branch in the role of crop insurance specialist. In his new role at GreenStone, Burke will be assisting new and current customers in Gratiot County with their crop insurance needs, including hail and multi-peril coverage.
Public hearing set for I-75 work in Ogemaw County
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:03:44 -0800
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public meeting March 1 with the topic being roadwork on the I-75 Business Loop (BL) in Ogemaw County. The meeting will be from 2 to 4 p.m.
BAYANET leader retires after 32 years in Michigan law enforcement
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:01:09 -0800
A veteran in Michigan law enforcement has retired after 32 years of serving in a variety of roles in uniform and undercover throughout Michigan.
Retrospectives: Ku Klux Klan visits Grand Rapids in a big way on Independence Day 1925 (photos)
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:32:46 -0800
During its 1920s apogee, the KKK came to Grand Rapids looking to drum up new memberships and support during its period of growth in Michigan.
Job a ‘dream come true’ for new YMCA director
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:26:31 -0800
Sue Smith seems to have been preparing her whole life for her current job. Smith, who took over Jan. 11 as executive director of the YMCA of Lenawee County, began her association with the organization as a 5-year-old child when her mother, Marian Smith, became a receptionist at the former YMCA building in downtown Adrian. “I was at the ‘Y’ all the time as a kid,” Smith said.
Jackson County Sheriff's Office: Suspicious vehicle at Northwest High School, man flees domestic assault
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:53:37 -0800
Deputies made three arrests, conducted 32 traffic stops and handled 51 calls for service.