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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.
Voters have four candidates to consider for next probate judge
GAYLORD — Voters in the Aug. 6 primary will select one of four candidates to become the next probate judge in the 46th Circuit Court for Otsego County. The current judge, Michael Cooper, who has served since being appointed by Gov. John Engler in 2000, is retiring. Courtney Cadotte, David Delaney, Kevin Hesselink and Paul Slough are running to replace Cooper.
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,...
Michigan, Ohio Rank Among Top ‘Swingers’ States in the Country
You'll hear a lot about "Swing States" in an election year, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) that's not what this article is about. Swinger culture, which became a mainstream conversation topic in the 60s and 70s in the U.S., is still in full... "Swing" across the country, and there are areas where it's even more prevalent than others. In fact, two Upper Midwest States rank among the most popular!
Proposed Cheboygan development receives McLaren backing
CHEBOYGAN — McLaren Northern Michigan, which operates a hospital campus in Cheboygan, is supporting the proposed Cheboygan Commons development project led by developer Bob Pulte. "Our Northern Michigan communities are highly attractive to people across the region. Cheboygan continues to grow as a destination location in Northern Michigan, and this project will...
Cheboygan area high school sports 2023-24 awards: The best experiences of the year
CHEBOYGAN – I’m still not ready to let go of the 2023-24 Cheboygan area high school sports year just yet. It was so much fun, the athletes, coaches and fans were great, and many of the games were incredible. So, as I continue to conduct my version of Cheboygan’s ESPY awards, Part...
Michigan authors Cameron, Julian stop by Cheboygan, read their books to children
CHEBOYGAN — One’s from the West Michigan area. The other’s a Northern Michigan person at heart. Either way you look at it, children were in luck on Thursday as two authors made their way to Cheboygan and read their books at The Book Store on Main Street.
MyMichigan Health kickstarts $40M expansion project in Clare
CLARE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare is kicking off a multi-million dollar expansion project. Shovels hit the ground at a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. MyMichigan Medical Center will be expanding and updating its Clare Medical Center. The $40 million investment project will be split into two...
Boyne City Police Department warns of gasoline thefts
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Boyne City Police Department is warning of gasoline thefts in the area. The police department said in a statement that "starting around the 4th of July, of gasoline being siphoned directly out of motor vehicle fuel tanks (Passenger Vehicle, Watercraft, Riding Lawnmower) while parked in a driveway, stored on a trailer, or left in a backyard."
Boyne Thunder Poker Run roars through Northern Michigan waters
CHARLEVOIX — Powerboats raced through Northern Michigan waters on Saturday, July 13 during the annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run. The unique boating event features high-performance boats cutting through the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan on a 150-mile journey that starts in Boyne City and travels through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Bay Harbor and Harbor Springs.
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