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Development News The USDA has granted almost $500,000 for residents looking to make home repairs in Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, and Ogemaw counties. Economic Development

Nearly $500K in grants available for home repairs in these four Northern Michigan counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 14, 2023
Longform Natalie Visser, an assistant supervisor for MOKA, left, and Tracy share a warm embrace during a life skills session on cooking at a MOKA site in Wyoming. Healthy Communities

Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan's adult foster care homes

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, December 12, 2023
Development News The shore along the Keweenaw Peninsula. Community Development

These nine park projects will share almost $6.5M in grants in support of planned upgrades

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Development News “Today’s Walinga USA announcement is a shining example of the important role our rural communities play in Michigan’s economic future,” says Tim Boring, director, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Economic Development

Agribusiness expansion in Wayland: $8.3M investment, 31 new jobs planned

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story Rob and Alana Ward. Arts and Culture

Father-daughter team embark on second season running Shea Tree Farm

Liz FredendallThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story "A vibrant downtown is crucial for the prosperity of our community,” Allegan Mayor Roger Bird says. The city celebrated the completion of its downtown streetscape project on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Community Development

Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project

Andrea GoodellThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story Books line shelves in the library in the Harbor Beach Community House. Community Development

It's a gym, theater, library ... a building for the community in Harbor Beach

Sarah SpohnThursday, November 30, 2023
Feature Story hydroplantopening Economic Development

State-of-the-art aluminum recycling plant opens in Cassopolis

RIX StaffThursday, November 30, 2023
Sustainability

Michigan Farmers Union holds annual convention

RIX StaffThursday, November 30, 2023
Longform More than 500 students, staff, teachers, and volunteers participated in a Mental Health Fair and Walk at Detroit’s University Prep Art & Design Middle High School in October. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide

Monique BedfordTuesday, November 28, 2023
Feature Story playground Community Development

East-central Michigan collaborates to solve childcare crisis

Rosemary ParkerThursday, November 16, 2023
Development News "America's 425 national parks provide incredible opportunities for growth and meaningful connection with the country's cultural heritage," says National Parks service director Chuck Sams. Kids and Education

Recently awarded grant helps students see the stars from a new perspective at Sleeping Bear Dunes

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 16, 2023
Feature Story housingconstruction Community Development

Small but important steps toward new housing

Rosemary Parker / RIX StaffThursday, November 9, 2023
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Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16

Douglas Siwek Thursday, November 9, 2023
Development News "Michigan has become a legitimate hop growing region with novel aroma profiles," says J Robert Sirrine, Ph.D., Senior Educator at Michigan State University Extension. Economic Development

Group advocating for Michigan hop farmers wins $105K grant to do just that

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 9, 2023
Feature Story DeWys-SMALL Arts and Culture

Rural Ottawa County firm’s expansion to add 80 workers

Shandra MartinezThursday, November 9, 2023
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