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Career tech program tackles skilled trades labor shortage

Allegan Tech Center equips students with real-world manufacturing skills, addressing industry gaps and opening career paths for hands-on learners.

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Stitches, Sponsors & Saturday's Games: Baseball season is officially in full swing

Little League season kicks off in Mt. Pleasant with a player parade, community games, and a brand-new turf project led by a local high schooler. Discover how volunteers, sponsors, and youth athletes are teaming up to make this season one to remember.

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Holland author turns Tulip Time into scene of fictional murder

Holland author Myron Kukla blends mystery, humor, and local history in his new Tulip Time-themed murder novel, “Murder at Tulip Time.”

Development News “This is more than a redevelopment — it’s a rebirth,” says Southfield Mayor Dr. Ken Siver.

Mixed-use developments in Ferndale and Southfield vary in size and scope but both win state support

“The Vester Flats mixed-use project will provide new workforce housing that is much needed throughout the State of Michigan," says Walters Group CEO Matt Walters.

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Kalamazoo Poetry Festival honors 'Gratitude' this year with a three-day event

This year's Kalamazoo Poetry Festival features the theme "Gratitude" during a three-day celebration of all things poetry, April 24 to 26.

Longform Misty Lyn Bergeron and The Big Beautiful performing at The Ark in 2023.

"Hallowed ground": Performers reflect on 60 years of community and creativity at The Ark

To observe The Ark's 60th anniversary, we spoke with close to a dozen local and not-so-local artists about their memories of the beloved Ann Arbor folk venue.

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Protecting patient rights: How community mental health goes above and beyond

MI Mental Health spoke with Wil Morris, CEO Sanilac County Community Mental Health about how local agencies help mental health patients navigate their rights.

Longform Roz Nowosielski picks up trash at Stony Creek Metropark during an Earth Day cleanup event. She walks at the park every day and wanted to help clean it up.

Metroparks highlight new and expanded climate initiatives for Earth Day

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are celebrating this Earth Day by rolling out several new pilot initiatives that are the first steps in an ambitious plan to combat the impacts of climate change.

Feature Story Carla Flanders will sign copies of “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections, at two upcoming events.

Muskegon entrepreneur writes book to chronicle child's milestones

Carla Flanders debuts “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections.  

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