Sustainability

Development News "Because of this grant, we hope our project will serve as a model for stewardship of historic buildings in our community and promote greater efforts for preservation here in Alpena,” says Alpena DDA Executive Director Anne Gentry.
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Breaking Bread Village leads the conversation


Feature Story To keep their trucks in tip-top shape, the road commission employs a team of mechanics.
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Ironwood and other rural towns embrace placemaking


Feature Story The museum is part of a park, already popular with cross-country skiers.

Erwin Township museum connects past to future


Innovation News U-M Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Max Stein and Brian Iezzi, post-doctoral researcher at U-M's Materials Science and Engineering Department, analyze fabric with photonic fibers woven into it.
Feature Story A mural depicting a chapter of Ironwood history.

Rural towns across Michigan embrace placemaking


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City offers survey to gain input on master plan


Feature Story There's a need for more preschool educators and child care providers.

Challenges finding caregivers and educators for children


Feature Story the Shell gas station in downtown Lake Orion
Development News "The arboretum will be a visible way for us to carry on Fred's legacy for years to come," says Dr. Neil Hawkins, president of the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation.
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Copper Peak jumps to the future


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Feature Story ODC received funding for the launch of Project 180, a new nature-based summer education program.

Ottawa County details $57 million in ARPA money payouts


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Allergen awareness is always on the menu at Alcona Brew Haus


Feature Story Ground was broken last month on The Renwick, which will include condos and a grocery store.

Walloon Lake's newest village building: The Renwick


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Development News Check presentation to an MBF grant recipient at a Great Lakes Loons game.