News & Fun in Michigan
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
On September 16, 2024, the Lake Township Board of Trustees, led by Vice-Chair Jim Deming due to Supervisor Valerie McCallum’s absence, postponed the second-quarter budget review. They appointed Terry Kelly as the new Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator, addressed community concerns regarding absentee ballots, and tabled several agenda items for future meetings.
The BRITE Act seeks to address campaign finance loopholes in Michigan by enabling the Bureau of Elections to pursue immediate court injunctions against violations. While it has received support for enhancing transparency and accountability, critics argue that more comprehensive measures and proper enforcement resources are necessary to tackle the complexities of campaign finance law.
Michigan is allocating over $1 billion in low-interest loans for 72 essential water infrastructure projects to enhance water quality and public health. With demand significantly surpassing available funds, this initiative aims to address urgent maintenance needs and systemic issues within communities facing aging systems. Long-term planning and additional investments are crucial for sustainable improvements.
Governor Whitmer’s announcement includes much-needed funding for road repairs in small villages and cities. While the investment aims to improve safety and infrastructure, challenges remain in addressing the broader scope of Michigan’s road conditions. LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced …
Southeast Michigan will experience sunny and warm weather today, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. However, rain showers are expected to arrive Friday night, primarily in southern areas. Cooler temperatures will follow next week, with highs dropping to the low 70s and lows into the 50s and 40s. Stay updated.
(Memphis) Around 9:00am this morning, Central Dispatch received a single call of possible gunshots at Memphis Junior/Senior High School. The sound was heard by a parent while a student at the school on a phone call. The SRO, deputies, and Michigan …
September 16, 2024 at 9:56?AMWashington Township – On September 12, 2024, at approximately 3:21 P.M., Sanilac County Central Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a two-vehicle personal injury crash in the 3600 block of Sanilac Rd. in Washington Township. Sanilac County Sheriff’s …
Public Assistance Requested September 17, 2024 at 10:51 AM The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance regarding a Malicious Destruction of Property incident that occurred on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at approximately 10:18 PM at Ben’s Great Outdoors …
