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In-Person Visitation At Prisons Can Begin March 26

Those incarcerated in Michigan’s prisons will be able to have in-person visits again beginning March 26 with certain COVID-19 protocols, the Department of Corrections announced Friday. The agency halted visitation on March 13, 2020, due to the coronavirus. For visitations to be allowed, individuals visiting will have to make an […]

ORV, Snowmobile Helmet Exemption Bills Reported

The Senate Natural Resources Committee reported a trio of bills Wednesday that would allow motorists operating or riding an off-road vehicle or snowmobile to be excused from wearing a helmet if they have a written note from their doctor for physical or medical reasons. Similar legislation was introduced last session but never […]

Nessel Announces Outcomes Of Police-Involved Shooting Investigations

Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday the results of the two public integrity investigations related to police-involved shooting in Macomb and Ionia counties, with one officer being cleared of wrongdoing and the other being charged. In a statement, Ms. Nessel reminded those of her promise to focus special attention of officer-involved […]

BMCC ranks among top colleges In Michigan

BAY MILLS – Bay Mills Community College has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges In Michigan by Intelligent.com. BMCC was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each school is […]

Cloverland Cares Announces 2021 Scholarship Opportunity

DAFTER, Mich. (March 8, 2021) – Students seeking scholarships for schools in the Eastern Upper Peninsula have a new opportunity through Cloverland Cares, the non-profit foundation of Cloverland Electric Cooperative. One award recipient will be selected from each of the co-op’s three districts and announced in May. Cloverland Cares scholarship applications […]