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Last chance to win

HANCOCK — Last chance to win. Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Mustang Sweepstakes tickets are available until Sept. 17. Prizes are drawn at 5 p.m. According to Executive Director, Cathy Kass-Aten, "Throughout this summer the Mustang Sweepstakes has provided us with an opportunity to let our communities know about our Medical Transportation Program and various services we provide. Sweepstakes ticket sales provide critical financial support to our medical transportation program. Last year alone over 900 transports were provided for isolated elders." The Sweepstakes features ...

Michigan joins forces With 18 states to assist people with disabilities

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced that the state has joined the National ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Alliance, a 19-member bipartisan state consortium that works to create the most cost-effective and user-friendly ABLE programs for people with disabilities. As part of its membership in the alliance, Michigan’s ABLE savings and investment program – MiABLE – will be managed by Ascensus. MiABLE investment services are currently directed by TSA Consulting Group. The transition is slated for completion by the end of this year. MiABLE account ...

NotMISpecies webinars focus on phragmites and woody invasives

Managing invasive plants, pests and animals in Michigan is a year-round endeavor. The Michigan Invasive Species Program’s NotMISpecies webinar series explores how agencies, universities and locally led organizations are working together to protect Michigan’s natural resources. If you are concerned about the impacts of invasive species or interested in the techniques used to control them, join us as we examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species. Follow the link in ...

VA schedules drive-up flu vaccine clinics for veterans

IRON MOUNTAIN – Drive-up flu vaccines are available for veterans enrolled in VA health care at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Sept. 13 to 24 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. CT each day. No appointment is necessary. The VA Medical Center is located at 325 East H Street in Iron Mountain. Veterans may also get vaccinated during their regularly scheduled VA appointments. Veterans enrolled in VA health care who received their flu shot elsewhere are requested to contact their VA primary care clinic and provide that information. “The best way to protect against flu and ...

State Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development issues consumer advisory for all REV 360 motor oil and transmission fluid

LANSING, MI - Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for motor oil and transmission fluid manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by Orion Lubricants of Worth, IL under the brand REV 360 after finding the products did not comply with the Michigan Weights and Measures Act, 1964 Public Act 283. The Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or use of motor oils or transmission fluids manufactured, packaged and/or distributed by Orion Lubricants. These products should no longer be ...

Michigan’s autumn is about to fall

The predictions are in: fall colors are ahead of schedule and will move through Michigan by mid-October. The window is short and calendars are busy, so plan your road trip now and get ready for Michigan’s dazzling displays of red, gold and green. From visiting historic state parks and museums, to sandhill crane and elk viewing, to watching huge freighters move down the St. Clair River, there's something for everyone to enjoy this season. Want to get started? We've pulled together maps showing peak color progression, destination information and ideas for unique experiences all over ...