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Missing child found in good health

HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Sheriff's Office responded to a missing child complaint at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. A nine year-old boy with Downs Syndrome had walked away from his father while walking through the woods behind a family member's residence on the Lower Worham ...

FY22 Food Safety Education Fund recipients announced

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced recipients of the 2021-2022 Food Safety Education Fund (FSEF) grants for food safety training for the food industry and education and outreach for consumers. The FSEF is a 12-month competitive grant ...

Governor Whitmer lowers flags to honor Colin Powell

LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan beginning immediately on ...

Gov. Whitmer signs bill to provide flexibility for car dealerships

LANSING — Yesterday, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 128, which will amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow car dealerships greater flexibility in their operating hours. “I am happy to sign legislation that supports our small businesses and puts Michigan first,” said Governor ...

Governor Whitmer makes appointments to boards and commissions

LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, Michigan Athletic Trainers Board, Developmental Disabilities Council, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, and the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force. Michigan Tax Tribunal ...