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Press Releases

Gov. Whitmer announces school funding priorities to transform K-12 education

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her funding priorities for K-12 education as the state readies for major investments in our schools and teachers. Due to the American Rescue Plan and the recently announced state revenue increases, a surplus in funding now exists to make unprecedented ...

MDHHS recommends avoiding foam on lakes and rivers

As the summer months approach, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is issuing its annual recommendation that Michiganders should avoid contact with foam they may see on Michigan waterbodies such as lakes, rivers and streams. The foam may have unknown chemicals or ...

MDHHS announces holiday data schedule for Memorial Day

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced its holiday schedule for all data posting over the holiday weekend. Data will not be updated on the Michigan.gov/coronavirus website on Memorial Day due to the state holiday. This includes COVID-19 case ...

Finnish American Heritage Center reopening June 1

HANCOCK — The Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) will reopen to the general public on June 1 under the following guidelines: — Public hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday — The Finlandia University Gallery and Martha Wiljanen Community Hall will be open and ...

Keweenaw Bay firefighters earn advanced credentials

KEWEENAW BAY — Two firefighters from the Keweenaw Bay Fire Department (KBFD) have recently earned new certifications, ensuring that they are better prepared to respond to emergencies in Baraga Township. KBFD members Garrick Lamb and Jake Putala successfully completed Firefighter I, ...