Several Parks Grants Announced For Southwest Michigan
Several grants for parks and recreation projects have been announced by the governor’s office and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. They say more than $2 million in Recreation Passport grants will be awarded to 16 communities
Dallas Commercial Cleaning Southwest Michigan Location Ribbon Cutting Tomorrow
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber tells us there will be a ribbon cutting for a new commercial cleaning location in St. Joseph this week. David Dallas will officially open his new Dallas Commercial Cleaning in the city
Michigan Farm Bureau Meeting This Week
There is a huge meeting of Michigan farmers taking place in Grand Rapids over the next couple of days. More than 400 farmers will meet for the Michigan Farm Bureau’s 102nd annual meeting. President Carl Bednarski told
New Buffalo Studying Short-Term Rental Questions
There will be no new short-term rental properties approved in residential zones in New Buffalo for the next year as the city studies the issue. City Manager Darwin Watson tells us there is currently a moratorium on
AAA Offers Tips For Safely Transporting Christmas Trees
As Christmas approaches, many Michiganders are now buying their trees to decorate. AAA of Michigan wants everyone to be safe when transporting the trees home. It’s released the following safety information: If you plan to purchase a
Michigan Stepping Up Speed Enforcement To Address Increase In Fatal Crashes
Police around Michigan are stepping up speeding enforcement on the roads. Michigan State Police have released the following: For more than a year, law enforcement agencies across the nation have reported an alarming rise in speeding and
Rent Costs Rising Around Michigan, Nation
Rent prices are high during the pandemic. CoreLogic economist Molly Boesel told Michigan News Network this week the average price nationwide is $1,700 per month and about $1,400 in metro Detroit. “Rental vacancy rates are extremely low,
BBB: Give Wisely This Holiday Season
The Western Michigan Better Business Bureau is offering everyone some tips on how to be safe when making charitable donations this holiday season. That’s especially true today as it is Giving Tuesday. The BBB tells us more:
Consumers Energy Donates $750,000 To MI Communities
Michigan utility Consumers Energy has donated $750,000 in holiday gift cards to communities throughout its service area. The company tells us more: Consumers Energy is again celebrating the holidays by helping shoppers and Michigan’s local businesses, providing