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Coleman firefighters in training

Volunteer Firefighters Seek To Grow Their Family

Local township fire departments facing a challenge recruiting volunteer firefighters.

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Building robots requires a machine shop as well as a computer lab. The new STEM center will hold both facilities in one building. (Photo Credit: Jennifer Veitengruber)
Essexville moves a million steps closer to building a regional STEM center

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools received a $1 million grant from the state to build a regional STEM center for students

Disability Rights Michigan held a two-day COVID vaccination clinic in Grand Rapids.
‘Keep everybody healthy’: How COVID vaccinations are protecting the unhoused

More than 100 people came to a two-day clinic in Grand Rapids to get COVID vaccinations. It’s one of the many ways Disability Rights Michigan is using a grant to protect the health of the state’s most vulnerable populations. 

New website simplifies search for accessible public transportation in Michigan

One of the barriers to accessing COVID vaccinations for the disability community has been transportation. In response, Disability Rights Michigan has unveiled an interactive guide to help users navigate the complex transportation system in the state.

Firefighter on the job for the City of Midland.
City of Midland Firefighters look to find new recruits

They put their lives on the line every day on the job. The question is who will fill these challenging jobs in the future? 

Virtual Job Fair represents 40+ employers seeking behavioral health services professionals

The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) is sponsoring a Behavioral Health Services Virtual Job Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 21, 2024. 

Michigan Good Food Fund growing new farm and food businesses

Through Michigan Good Food Fund partners, food and farm entrepreneurs receive business assistance tailored to their needs. 

Social worker Nicole Klomp serves as a reserve member of the Newaygo Police Department.
From social workers on the force to crisis centers, Michigan is improving behavioral health care

Here's a look at three ways Michigan providers are offering new ways to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Is our community healthy?

Annual report released on the health of our community

Tom Gillman, Jacob Gillman, and Bryce Martin have entered the competition several years in a row.
Bay City-area teams were among the competitors at Snowfest 2024

Local competitors were among the snow carvers at Zehnders Snowfest 2024 held late in January in Frankenmuth.

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