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A local organization aimed at creating jobs and keeping people
A local organization aimed at creating jobs and keeping people employed is welcoming plans about to become law that give newly-paroled Michigan inmat...

Should a city, village, or township be allowed to offer
Should a city, village, or township be allowed to offer construction contractors tax breaks in exchange for special wages or a promise to hire only ...

A new study of West Michigans talent pool, as well as economic
A new study of West Michigans talent pool, as well as economic trends over the next 10 to 20 years, shows the jobless rate in this part of the state i...

Now that we have a new Farm Bill in place, this Friday is the
Now that we have a new Farm Bill in place, this Friday is the deadline for farmers and forestry landowners to re-enroll in the Conservation Stewardshi...

As area students flock back to school this week, Democrats in
As area students flock back to school this week, Democrats in Lansing want to boost the states minimum per-pupil funding. In fact, from the current $...

Money worries for libraries in Manistee County. Now that county
Money worries for libraries in Manistee County. Now that county officials have come out with their new proposed fiscal budget, it calls for a hike in...

Whether you live in Ludington or not, Mayor Ryan Cox
Whether you live in Ludington or not, Mayor Ryan Cox hopes you contact someone in Washington for him. Hes asking residents to write to U.S....

Ever hear the comedian Chris Rock? It might be interesting to
Ever hear the comedian Chris Rock? It might be interesting to find out if Rocks mother is as witty. Rose Rock will be the keynote speaker at the Hea...

Plans to clean up, renovate, and re-open Onekamas historic
Plans to clean up, renovate, and re-open Onekamas historic “Portage Point Inn” have received a big boost. The Manistee County Brownfield Authori...