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Pope Francis says his conservative critics in the church have a ‘suicidal attitude’

Pope Francis has suggested that his conservative critics in the United States have a “suicidal attitude,” in an interview with CBS News. Francis emphasized that there’s an important difference between taking “tradition into account”...

Department of Justice Releases Proposed Rule To Reclassify Marijuana

The Biden administration took the next step in its plan to reclassify marijuana yesterday. The Justice Department submitted the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the Office of the Federal Register and has a 60-day...

Mackinac Bridge repaving completion delayed several weeks

The first season of a two-season repaving project on the Mackinac Bridge, originally scheduled to be completed by May 23, will not be complete until June 7. Live traffic camera views of the bridge,...

Income discrimination from landlords would be banned under state proposal

State legislators advanced a bill package this week to stem income-based housing discrimination. The proposals would prevent most landlords from not renting to individuals who receive legal income from assistance programs. Currently, landlords may...

Renaissance students, teachers build greenhouse

Blake Buzard’s dream is to one day be at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market with his students, selling produce they grow at Renaissance Public School Academy. That dream came a step closer to reality...

Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc., receives Business Clean Energy Award

After participating in energy demand and response, energy waster reduction and sustainability programs last year, the Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Incorporated, plant in Ithaca, Michigan was recently awarded the Business Clean Energy Award from...

Chalk-The-Walk project begins Saturday in Alma

The annual Alma Chalk-The -Walk project is expanding to six days. Sponsored by the Alma Action Association and Alma Community Art Center, teams of from two to five members are invited to create designs...

Rabies-positive bat found in Midland County

The Midland County Department of Public Health on Monday reported that a bat found in Midland County has tested positive for rabies. It’s the first detection of rabies in Midland County since 2021. The...

Lawmakers consider road usage tax to replace gas tax

Michigan lawmakers are considering a future-proof way to raise funds for road maintenance. A mileage tax, also known as a road use tax, collects revenue by determining how many miles each driver travels within...

United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties offers matching grants for Clothing Inc.

The United Way of Gratiot and Isabella Counties is helping another local non-profit in the area. The non-profit organization is matching grants up to $15,000, donated to Clothing Inc., during the month of May!...

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