The Michigan House of Representatives will be debating legislation that would provide millions of dollars in tax breaks to attract large businesses to the state. Senators approved the legislation, sponsored by Midland Republican Jim Stamas, Tuesday. The bills would give businesses that expand or move to Michigan and create at …
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The Michigan Legislature has voted to limit the number of state-sponsored licensed plates used to raise money for groups and causes. The Senate and House approved legislation that would cap the number at 20, not including university plates. Michigan has 15 university plates and 14 specialty fundraising plates, not including …
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A Michigan couple has used the same gun to kill two deer within a half hour while hunting in Hillsdale County. Silas and Barb Meadows have hunted together for 32 years and recently had one of their most thrilling moments during Day 2 of the Michigan firearm deer season. Barb …
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Working nurses are encouraged to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Finlandia University through a new affordable pricing structure. Licensed nurses with an associate degree can earn their BSN online for $15,000, regardless of how many credits are needed. The program is expected to attract people to …
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There is an immediate need for blood donations of the following types in the Upper Peninsula: O-negative, A-negative, B-negative, O-positive, and A-positive. Blood donation sites are open in Hancock, Marquette, Iron Mountain, Escanaba, and Sault Ste. Marie. Donations to the UP Regional Blood Center always stay in the Upper Peninsula …
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HANCOCK, Mich., Nov. 28, 2016 – The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) will be accepting grant proposals under its “Stop the Roar of Hunger” food initiative through Friday, December 2. In an effort to reduce the negative effects of food insecurities, hunger, and poor nutrition throughout Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon …
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Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center (UGL) will host an open house to introduce the Calumet Family Health Center team of providers and showcase new dental services in Calumet. The open house will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 5:00pm to 6:30 pm. at Upper Great Lakes Calumet Family …
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Houghton, MI (November 28, 2016) – Copper Country United Way is pleased to announce it has received an $800 grant from the Portage Health Auxiliary. The grant award will be used to make necessary upgrades to computer software and office equipment and will allow the Copper Country United Way to …
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The Keweenaw Community Foundation is pleased to announce that our Copper Country Youth Hockey Endowment Fund is accepting applications for funding proposals from the community for the 2016-17 granting cycle. The total amount available to grant is $2,801.85. Grants must support youth ice hockey programs throughout the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association territory …
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The Calumet Colosseum is the recipient of a grant of $8,400 from the Michigan Humanities Council for a project promoting hockey and Guts Frisbee. The application for the Humanities Grant was submitted by International Frisbee Inc for an interactive kiosk and traveling exhibit called Pucks and Guts. The exhibit, which …
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