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Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds
With the Legislature finalizing the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at the end of June, environmental advocates have praised the exclusion of funding for a controversial mining project as a win for natural preservation. On March 26, the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved $50 million for Copperwood Resources Inc., for the construction of the Copperwood Mine […] The post Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds appeared first on Michigan Advance.
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
Michigan U.S. House District 4
Two Republicans, incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga and Brendan Muir, are running in the Aug. 6 primary to advance to the Nov. 5 general election. Democrat Jessica Swartz is unopposed. The 4th District includes West Michigan from Holland south to Benton Harper, east to Battle Creek. Bill Huizenga, Republican. Huizenga,...
Singer born in Oakland County sets internet ablaze with strange National Anthem performance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A singer born in Oakland County sent the internet into a frenzy Monday with a National Anthem performance that I think we can all agree was a little bit strange. Ingrid Andress is a country music star who has been nominated for four Grammy Awards in...
Richmond parish festival on the go with fan-favorite events
St. Augustine Catholic Church is on the go with golfing, a cruise-in and cornhole this summer, as the church’s annual Parish Festival returns to Richmond Aug. 8 to 11. Festival Chairperson Valerie Oehmke said via email on July 5 that the St. Augustine Parish Festival remains the church’s largest fundraiser of the year. Although there is no cost to attend the festival as a whole, proceeds raised from individual activities at the festival benefit the church.
CertiPUR-US Executive Director to Retire
Michael Crowell, who has served as CertiPUR-US executive director for the past 10 years, will retire by the end of the year. Under Crowell’s decade of leadership, the Rochester Hills, Michigan-based CertiPUR-US foam certification program participation has expanded from 29 foam producers in five countries to more than 100 foam producers in 17 countries, now encompassing much of the foam supplied to the U.S. bedding and upholstered furniture markets. Crowell has played a key role in transforming the flexible polyurethane foam, bedding and furniture industries to make foam products used in the home safer and more sustainable. In May, the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam’s board of directors honored Crowell with the CertiPUR-US program’s Outstanding Leadership Award.
5K for firefighters set for Family Day in New Haven
Families and firefighters will come together in New Haven on Aug. 10, when Haven Place will host its annual free Family Day event downtown. Family Day will get bigger and better this year, said Haven Place CEO Tina Nagy, with more added to traditional activities such as kids entertainment and a 5K as well as another fundraiser for firefighters.
Q&A: The journey of Community Correspondent Harold Powell
The Community Correspondent role provides readers with on-the-ground and inclusive stories about the Port Huron area. This is made possible through funding provided by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. In the heart of Port Huron, a man named Harold Powell has become a beloved figure. Known for his...
Wendling: St. Clair County prosecutor's office facing 'an employment crisis'
St. Clair County Prosecutor Mike Wendling said his office is facing “an employment crisis,” and he wants help from the county’s board of commissioners to better recruit and retain staff attorneys. “I am not here bargaining for my employees,” he said Thursday. “I’m here trying to get tools within my office to carry...
'Best of both worlds': Marine City winery opens up attached brewery
MARINE CITY — Three years after they opened a winery downtown, the owners of the newly revamped WaterStreet Winery and Brewery are a few weeks into the swing of things with an expanded menu — and double the space for an area projecting “two different vibes.” Dave Swantek, who originally opened TwoRivers Winery...
‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ carries the message of acceptance
Stagecrafters Youth Theatre is gearing up to present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Baldwin Theatre in downtown Royal Oak from July 19-28. “Shrek the Musical Jr.” is based on the DreamWorks Animation film and the book by William Steig. It tells the tale of an unlikely hero, Shrek, an ogre who’s a bit grumpy, but lovable. He finds himself on the unlikely mission of rescuing Princess Fiona, and themes of friendship, bravery and self-acceptance abound.
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