Monday, November 18, 2024

U.P. Power Plant Has Other Means Of Producing Electricity

State regulators say a power plant in the Upper Peninsula can burn fuel pellets to make electricity. The Daily Mining Gazette says the pellets are made from paper, cardboard and plastics and will be...

Thousands Of Families Could Lose Their Food Stamp Privileges

Thousands of families could lose their food stamps under a New White House proposal. President Trump’s administration wants to restrict the state’s ability to waive current employment requirements for the program. The department of...

Ground Beef Sold At Meijer Is Being Recalled

Ground beef sold at Meijer is being recalled because it may have pieces of hard plastic in it. The products have a number “EST. 562M” inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed on...

MDOT Reminds Drivers To Stay Alert When Orange Barrels Are Around

Michigan Department of Transportation wants to remind everyone that this week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Drivers are urged to take it easy and stay alert when orange barrels are around.

Michigan State Police Copter Searches For Missing Man In Shepherd

If you were wondering why helicopters were buzzing around Shepherd Saturday. Michigan State Police Copter was searching for a man, who has a mental health condition, and who didn’t return from a late afternoon...

Harrison Man Feeling Pretty Lucky After Winning Lottery For Life

Jeff Heinig of Harrison is feeling pretty lucky after winning $25,000 for life in the Lucky for Life lottery game but he’s also feeling pretty lucky after he fished the winning ticket out of the...

Michigan Farmers May Not Have To Wait Until 2020 To Grow Hemp

Farmers in Michigan may not have to wait until 2020 to plant their first crop of industrial hemp. It won’t be until 2020 until a state government can have a state plan for raising...

Saginaw Law Enforcement Crackdown On Drivers Who Text

The crackdown has begun in Saginaw on drivers who text. Beginning April 11, there will be an increased effort by Saginaw law enforcement to stop and ticket people suspected of driving and texting. They...

Saint Brigid Catholic School In Midland Receives Grant For Security Upgrades

Students at Saint Brigid Catholic School in Midland will be getting $23,837 worth of security upgrades. The building will be get the improvements before the first day of school. It was through the $25...

Federal Health Care Available To Veterans Exposed To PFAS

Veterans with health problems caused by exposure to toxic chemicals known as PFAS would be eligible for federal health care services under legislation proposed in Congress Thursday. The Associated Press says the chemicals are used as...