Community Calendar Report for Thursday, January 29th, 2026

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Weather on the mainland over the last several weeks has left Michigan’s blood supply dangerously low. Versiti Blood Center of Michigan says thousands of donation appointments were canceled, and blood can’t be stockpiled for long. Local patients still need care — for surgeries, trauma, and cancer treatments. If you’re headed across to the mainland in […]

Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled Michigan’s first Maritime Strategy, a ten-year plan to grow the state’s maritime economy while protecting the Great Lakes. The plan focuses on modernizing ports, creating jobs, expanding clean vessel technology, and strengthening maritime workforce training. State officials say the strategy positions Michigan to lead maritime innovation while safeguarding the waters […]

Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

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State Representative Parker Fairbairn is raising concerns over a state health proposal he says could shortchange rural communities in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Fairbairn says the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services plans to make sparsely populated counties compete with large urban areas like Wayne and Oakland counties for federal rural healthcare […]

Community Calendar Report for Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

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The City of Petoskey has issued a public statement clarifying its role in any potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity — even though officials say there’s been no known ICE enforcement action within city limits. City leaders say the letter is meant to address resident concerns and growing national anxiety, emphasizing that Petoskey police do […]