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Education, business leaders encouraged to attend second annual Computer Science Education Leadership Summit

LANSING — The Michigan K-12 Computer Science Professional Learning Network is set to host the second annual Computer Science Education Leadership Summit, a virtual gathering of stakeholders and leaders to discuss how to support Michigan schools as they continue to implement computer science education to better prepare students for the growing array of in-demand careers in the field. The virtual summit will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2. "We need to continue working together towards our goal of offering every student in Michigan a hands-on computer science education ...

MDHHS expands Opioid Health Home services to additional counties

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded the Opioid Health Home (OHH) initiative to more Michigan counties to provide intensive care management and care coordination services for Medicaid beneficiaries with an opioid use disorder (OUD). The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved Michigan’s State Plan Amendment (SPA) to expand its Opioid Health Home initiative into PIHP Regions 6, 7 and 10. The expanded SPA will allow thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries meeting the eligibility criteria to receive OHH ...

Natalie Salminen Rude

HANCOCK – Finlandia University Gallery will present the 31st Annual Contemporary Finnish American Artist Series Exhibition featuring the artwork of Natalie Salminen Rude at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC), Hancock from Dec. 4 to Feb. ...

COVID-19 Omicron variant illustrates importance of getting vaccinated, including booster doses, wearing masks, other mitigation strategies

LANSING – While the COVID-19 Omicron variant has not been detected in the state, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is monitoring for it and advising residents that the presence of variants makes it even more important to get vaccinated, including the booster does to increase protection, wear masks and take other precautions. “Ensuring that as many Michiganders as possible are vaccinated remains the best protection we have against COVID-19 – including variants of concern,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan’s chief medical executive. “We are asking ...

Deck the Village

LAURIUM — Laurium residents and business owners are invited to show off their holiday spirit by participating in Laurium's second annual decorating contest. Do you feel like you need to beat your neighbor's light display from last year? Get out all your lights, bows, and holiday displays. "Last year the lights in Laurium were amazing," said Amy Schneiderhan, Laurie Village trustee. "We anticipate this year will be even bigger and better, and we encourage residents and business owners to join in." The contest is open to all businesses and homeowners in the village. To compete in the ...

North Wind Books to celebrate 30th Anniversary with sales on Dec. 2 & 3

HANCOCK — On the shores of Lake Superior in 1991, Patricia Van Pelt opened the Museum Shop at The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse. Patricia’s shop would eventually outgrow the building space. She would relocate the shop to her home in Eagle Harbor and rename it North Wind Books. Locals and visitors alike sought out her bookshop known for the exquisite collections of local history, local authors and nature titles. Customers would return summer after summer and still, to this day, they reminisce about browsing the Eagle Harbor location. Patricia nurtured her little shop with her love of books ...