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Governor Whitmer announces MI Safe Communities investment to reduce crime, support local law enforcement

LANSING - Today, Governor Whitmer put forward the MI Safe Communities framework to reduce violent crime while increasing public safety across Michigan. This proposal, which will utilize American Rescue Plan dollars to put Michigan’s public safety first, works to ensure that every Michigander, no matter where they live or who they are, can live freely and safely. “Every Michigander, no matter where they live or who they are, deserves to live safely. As a former prosecutor, I am committed to protecting public safety and reducing crime so we can build strong, vibrant communities ...

State reaches settlement to protect Michigan car accident victims

LANSING — In a major win for Michigan consumers, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has reached an agreement that ensures unlimited Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical coverage for uninsured vehicle occupants and pedestrians who were injured in auto accidents prior to the July 2, 2020 implementation of Michigan’s new auto insurance law. “Michigan’s historic, bipartisan auto insurance law is protecting consumers and saving Michiganders money, and we are committed to ensuring that every Michigander receives the insurance benefits to which they ...

Invasive balsam woolly adelgid confirmed in Kent County

ROCKFORD – Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell announced the state’s first verified detection of Balsam woolly adelgid (BWA) near Rockford in Kent County. “It’s not known how BWA may have gotten to Michigan or how long it’s been here, but it’s plausible it was on infested nursery stock,” said McDowell. “Arborists, tree experts and the public are our extra set of eyes with invasive species. With August being National Tree Check month, this is another critical reminder to look for irregularities with your trees and ...

Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor fallen U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Zachary Bryant

LANSING — Governor Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, Aug. 17, to honor the life and service of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Zachary Bryant. The flag honors will coincide with his birthday. “Our entire state and nation is thankful for Zachary’s dedication, bravery, and selfless service in the U.S. Army,” Governor Whitmer said. “We pay tribute to Zachary’s memory and recognize his commitment to our state by lowering the flags in his honor. My heart is with his family and loved ones ...

Gogebic Community College mask update

IRONWOOD — Gogebic Community College announced today that masks are expected indoors beginning on Monday, Aug. 16. The CDC and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommends universal indoor masking regardless of vaccination status. “The expectation at GCC at this time is to wear masks indoors. With the uptick in COVID-19 variants both locally and nationally, we felt that it was important to help do our part with the intent of keeping our students, faculty and staff safe while remaining fully functional,” said Dr. George McNulty, GCC President. Classes ...

Hancock Library Media Lab Now Available to Students & Public Patrons

The Hancock School Public Library is thrilled to announce the opening of a new media lab for the school district’s students and residents. Funding awarded from the Hancock Schools Foundation aided in the purchasing of a 3D printer, podcast recording equipment, a green screen kit and digital camcorder, analog conversion equipment and more. The new analog conversion equipment allows users to convert photographs, slides, negatives, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, and vinyl records into digital files. Sometimes referred to as a memory station, this type of equipment can help preserve home ...