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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 ...

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 ...

CWD confirmed at farmed deer facilities in Mecosta and Montcalm Counties

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has confirmed two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) at two separate farmed deer facilities, one in Mecosta County and one in Montcalm County. The two infected deer, a two-year-old and a four-year-old, were ...

Hancock Library media lab now available to students & public patrons

HANCOCK — 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 ...

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 ...