Rep. Fairbairn named to select committee, will lead charge to restore tip credit, save small businesses The Select Committee to Protect Michigan Workers and Small Businesses was officially formed Thursday State Rep. Parker Fairbairn on Thursday was appointed to serve on a select committee formed to address a Michigan Supreme Court decision from last summer that […]
Here’s a summary of a story from the UpNorth News website. (upnorthlive.com) In Wexford County, Michigan, residents are facing significant financial challenges due to a cyber-attack that has crippled the Register of Deeds Office. The attack, which occurred over two months ago, has left the office offline, causing delays in property transactions and title […]
The community is having a memorial service for the late President Jimmy Carter Today at 11 AM at the veterans park. Amvets Post 46 members will provide a rifle salute. Also on the Island, with Wicked finally released for local display, a screening of it has been set for the last Saturday of the […]
In a story from the Record Eagle News website, here is a summary. Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center located at Munson Medical Center, opened on Monday and will roll out services in four phases until fall 2025. Initially, it operates Sunday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a goal of 24/7 service. […]
If you travel down to T-C from time to time, especially to Munson, here’s word on another road project to keep in mind. M-72 near Tom’s West Bay will shut down for four weeks later this month as utility companies bury power lines ahead of a $25.8 million road rebuild set for 2025. The project […]
Peaine Township has set up some sessions on Short Term Rental issues for this week on Wednesday. There’ll be two sessions: the first from 10:00 to noon and a second from 4:30 to 7:00. It’s an opportunity to discuss plans for addressing how to treat short term rentals on the island. There’s an article about […]
Up on fellow Great Lakes Islands Alliance member Drummond Island, a limestone quarry is getting a $10.1 million federal boost to upgrade its port. The Drummond Dolomite facility ships over a million tons of limestone annually, but an undersized dock has limited larger ships from accessing the site. The project will expand the dock and […]
Michigan’s minimum wage is set to rise on New Year’s Day. Starting January 1, the standard minimum wage increases from $10.33 to $10.56 an hour for adults and from $8.78 to $8.98 for minors. Tipped workers will see a slight bump from $3.93 to $4.01 an hour, with protections ensuring their total pay meets the […]
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, economists are weighing in on how his promised policies might shape what is ahead in 2025. Chrystal Blair has one of those views from a professor at Michigan State… The economy topped the 2024 election, with gas and food prices a priority for many voters. Now, economists […]
Over in Hayes Township, newly elected Supervisor William Conklin has intensified legal disputes with the township board, filing an amended lawsuit over alleged violations of Michigan’s Open Meetings Act. The lawsuit challenges actions taken during a November 11 meeting under outgoing Supervisor Ron Van Zee, including the reappointment of planning commission members. Conklin argues the […]