Little League offers the opportunity for a child age five to 16 to experience and benefit from the life lessons, socialization, and camaraderie that are the cornerstones of the program. Please visit portagelakell.com to register today. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we encourage participants ...
LANSING — As we wrap up Robotics Week in Michigan, state officials encourage students, educators and parents to join them in highlighting the importance of robotics education, which encourages problem-solving, creative thinking and a healthy sense of competition that drives innovation from ...
LANSING – Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4126, which amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to change the allocation of fees collected for pheasant hunting licenses. “Michiganders’ way of life and the strength of our economy depends on preserving our natural ...
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Community Corrections Board, Propane Commission, Correctional Officers’ Training Council, and the School Safety Commission. Michigan Community Corrections Board Martha D. Anderson, of Troy, is a ...
LANSING — With all Michiganders eligible to receive one of the three safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is continuing its efforts to equitably distribute and increase vaccine accessibility. This now includes vaccine allocation to ...
LANSING — With new subsidies making health coverage more affordable for consumers, Michigan is among the national leaders for new HealthCare.gov enrollments during the special enrollment period created earlier this year by the Biden Administration. “Access to quality, affordable health ...
LANSING – Health experts at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are warning parents about the potential for baby poultry to carry Salmonella. Salmonella is a common bacteria found in the ...
LAURIUM - Do you want your children to be adventurous eaters? Invite them into the kitchen to help you cook. Kids who help their parents cook are more likely to try all the foods you prepare, even if they don't embrace them right away. “Cooking teaches kids about nutrition and food ...
LAURIUM – Aspirus Health has hired Matt Krause, MBA, as chief administrative officer for Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics. Beginning Apr. 12, Krause will be responsible for daily operations of the hospital and clinics as well as provide direct oversight and direction for these ...
LANSING — Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), like other states across the country, remains under attack by criminals. Since Friday, Apr. 2, Michigan has seen a dramatic increase in new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims likely filed by criminals that have been halted ...
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury has posted a notice for taxpayers related to the treatment of unemployment compensation for tax year 2020. The federal American Rescue Plan Act excludes unemployment benefits up to $10,200 from income for tax year 2020 for those within certain ...
LANSING — Working families and individuals with household resources of $50,000 or less a year may be eligible for a Homestead Property Tax Credit, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Michigan’s Homestead Property Tax Credit can help taxpayers if they are a qualified homeowner ...
LANSING – As part of the Michigan Department of Attorney General’s continued commitment to support and protect Michigan consumers, Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced a new consumer protection initiative to provide identity theft victims with resources and guidance to minimize ...
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is taking action so children are placed in residential foster care facilities only if that type of placement is necessary to meet their mental and behavioral health needs. MDHHS launched a new Qualified Residential ...
April hunting and trapping opportunities This spring, you may still enjoy many outdoor activities, including hunting, as long as you practice proper social distancing by staying at least six feet from those who don't live in your household. — Spring turkey season begins Apr. 17 — Fur ...
LANSING — New Health Insurance Marketplace subsidies that will help more Michiganders afford health insurance are available now on HealthCare.gov. The increased subsidies are part of the American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law in March. “With these increased subsidies, working ...
HANCOCK — A dedication celebration for a new Habitat for Humanity homeowner, Kathy Balog, will take place at 16 Sixth St., South Range, on Saturday, Apr. 17 at 1 p.m. The dedication will be held outdoors with masks and social distancing. The social distancing protocols of the pandemic has ...
LANSING — As Carbon Monoxide Safety and Awareness Month kicks off, Orlene Hawks, the director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), reminds Michiganders to take preventative measures to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. “Carbon monoxide is a colorless, ...
LANSING – The National Governors Association (NGA) will collaborate with Michigan and five other states on strategies for equitably meeting the social-emotional needs of students and families during and beyond COVID-19. The NGA Center for Best Practices announced that it has selected the ...
UPPER PENINSULA – Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center (UGL) receives $3,840,000 to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment in communities hard hit by the virus and to increase operational capacity. On March 25, the White House announced a historic investment of $6 ...