Community Calendar Report for Monday, May 5th, 2025

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will release its draft environmental review of the Line 5 tunnel project on May 30, launching a shortened 30-day public comment period under emergency procedures ordered by President Trump. The review timeline was cut in half to fast-track the project, which would house part of the pipeline in a […]

Community Calendar Report for Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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A month after historic ice storms hit Northern Michigan, nearly 700 miles of state forest roads remain impassable. DNR crews say cleanup could take months, with over 3 million acres affected. The volume of downed trees is also raising wildfire risks. Governor Whitmer has requested more time to seek federal disaster aid as damage assessments […]

Community Calendar Report for Thursday, May 1st, 2025

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Michigan has climbed to 24th in the nation for hospital safety, with nearly 30% of its hospitals earning an “A” grade in the latest Leapfrog Group report. Northern Michigan hospitals did well overall with Munson Medical Center in Traverse and McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey both earning Bs. Additionally, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital maintained its […]

Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

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President Donald Trump returns to Macomb County this today, marking the 100th day of his second term with a campaign-style rally Tuesday at Macomb Community College. The 6 p.m. speech is billed as a celebration of Trump’s early achievements, including lower inflation, increased deportations, and deep spending cuts. But the results in Michigan are mixed—unemployment […]

Community Calendar Report for Thursday, April 24th, 2025

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State and federal teams are heading to Northern Michigan to assess damage from the March 28–30 ice storm that downed trees, powerlines, and disrupted services. The goal: determine if the region qualifies for a Presidential Disaster Declaration and federal aid. Teams from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and Michigan State Police will visit homes, businesses, […]