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Energy Secretary Granholm says Michigan will see great job growth in green manufacturing fields
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm addresses members of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters at Washtenaw Community College. Speaking to union members on Wednesday, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says Michigan stands to greatly benefit from the expansion of manufacturing taking place in the green industry. Granholm spoke...
Trump narrowly leads Harris in Michigan: Poll
Former President Trump is narrowly leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the critical swing state of Michigan, according to an AARP survey released Thursday. Trump leads Harris with 45 percent support to her 43 percent among likely voters in the battleground state, while 8 percent said they would support a third-party candidate.
Concerns over possible Meijer in Rutland Charter Township
RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Several people spoke up at Rutland Charter Township board meeting Wednesday night surrounding the possibility of a Meijer being built. The potential for a Meijer grocery store in the township was brought up in 2008 but ultimately failed to come to fruition. Now, a...
Biden awards $50 million to support EV manufacturing in 6 states
(CBS DETROIT) — The Biden administration announced that $50 million will be awarded to six states with significant automotive communities to help convert manufacturing facilities to support the electric vehicle supply chain. The funding is made possible through the administration's Investing in America plan. It builds on the $1.7 billion awarded to 11 "shuttered or at risk" facilities in several states to bolster electric vehicle production. Michigan is one of the recipients and will get $18,406,420.45. The other states that will receive funding include: Ohio: $9,373,236.32 Indiana: $8,770,249.81 Kentucky: $4,876,458.57 Tennessee: $4,513,688.68 Illinois: $4,059,946.17 The allocations were determined after an April request for information on how small- and medium-sized...
Michigan: NASCAR Weekend Schedule, Race Start Time, TV/Streaming Info
After all the controversy surrounding Richmond, NASCAR rolls into Michigan this weekend as the regular season gets closer to a finale. Austin Dillon’s win at Richmond will not count towards the playoffs and actually resulted in a 25 point penalty meaning the driver of the No. 3 will still need a win to make the playoffs, barring an overturn following Richard Childress Racing’s appeal.
Lakeside meeting will discuss effort to save wetlands from development
LAKESIDE — A community meeting at 2 p.m. Aug. 18 will talk about an effort to raise money and turn 16 acres of wetlands and woods into a nature preserve, saving it from development. The effort, called Save Lakeside Woods, will hold the meeting at Lakeside Inn, 15251 Lakeside Road, north of New Buffalo...
Niles Township voters to consider allowing marijuana businesses
NILES, Mich. (WSBT) — More marijuana dispensaries could be coming to Michigan, specifically Niles Township. In November residents can vote on whether to opt for state funding which will allow marijuana establishments within township borders. If voters approve the ballot question, the current ban on marijuana businesses in the...
Embattled Buchanan Mayor steps down after months of infighting
After months of controversy, infighting and personal insults, Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison announced he would be leaving his position during a city commission meeting on Monday. Denison and other commission members faced ongoing criticism after the suspension of former City Manager Ben Eldridge in November. Eldridge would later resign, but...
Deniza’s Joint offers old-school favorites in New Buffalo
NEW BUFFALO — Since its opening over a month ago at 808 W. Buffalo St, in New Buffalo, Deniza’s Joint has caught the attention of fast-food lovers who enjoy indulging in old-school favorites like Chicago Dogs, Italian Beef and Burgers. The “joint” is located on West Buffalo Ave,...
Niles approves annual Apple Festival
NILES — The Apple Festival Committee’s request to conduct the 52nd annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival from Thursday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 29 was approved 5-1 during Monday’s Niles City Council meeting. The four-day event will ring in the fall season with all kinds of entertainment, activities and treats. Councilmembers Amanda Dunnem and […] The post Niles approves annual Apple Festival appeared first on Leader Publications.
Dowagiac SDA Church Service, Aug. 17
Andriana Randrianarivelo, "The 'BEWARE' You Need to Hear from Jesus.”. Andriana Randrianarivelo is the speaker at the Dowagiac Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled “The 'BEWARE' You Need to Hear from Jesus.” The sermon focuses on what Jesus warned us about so that we can be ready for His return.
Fugitives, drugs found at home near Dowagiac
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Four fugitives have been arrested after they were found at a home near Dowagiac with drugs and stolen property. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office says officers were searching for stolen utility trailers from Keeler and Hamilton townships along with the four.
‘If you can’t live off that … then it’s time for you to go’: Tempers rise over Lockport, TRPL contract negotiations
LOCKPORT TWP. — In what could be best described as an unproductive discussion that turned at times into an equally-unproductive shouting match between Lockport Township board members and the Three Rivers Public Library director, the township agreed Monday to formally reject the library’s services contract proposal and submit their own proposal to the library’s board.
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