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EGLE recycling specialists visit Houghton

HOUGHTON — On Thursday, Oct. 21 from 1:30 to 2:30, Talk with EGLE's Recycling Specialist and the Director of Marquette's MRV. Learn about the current state of recycling, proposed legislation, initiatives and available grants. Tracy Purrenhage and Brad Austin will meet with local government ...

Election Day three weeks away in many jurisdictions, voters have options

With three weeks remaining until elections in many jurisdictions across the state, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reminds voters that they have options to safely and securely cast their ballot. “Michigan elections are among the most secure in the nation, and voters can safely and ...

Recreation survey available for Grant Township

Grant Township is working with the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) to update their joint five-year recreation plan. In addition to guiding improvements to the township’s recreation facilities and sites, the plan will ensure the county is eligible for certain ...

Weatherization program helps low-income Michiganders reduce heating bills

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are raising awareness during Weatherization Month of a program that reduces household energy costs by an average of $283 per year – benefitting approximately 1,300 low-income families in ...

Finnish American Folk School hosts music and crafts classes at Finlandia

HANCOCK – Fall courses are underway at the Finnish American Folk School’s Festival Ruska in Hancock. Registration is still open for some classes and workshops, including two unique musical opportunities. Kay Seppala will teach 5-String Kantele for Beginners in the Finnish American Heritage ...

Prescription drugs covered by Medicaid Health Plans topic of Oct. 18 meeting

LANSING – The public is invited to attend an Oct. 18 meeting regarding the list of prescription drugs covered under Michigan’s Medicaid health plans. This list is known as the Medicaid Health Plan Common Formulary. The annual Michigan Medicaid Health Plan common formulary stakeholder ...