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Monday, June 17, 2013  Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op members continue assisting area community organizations and individuals through the voluntary round up of their electric and natural gas billings. Member contributions to the Communities First Fund provide funds for grants and scholarships for use in their local communities within the PIE&G service area.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The DNR announced the 750 acres of Thumb Lake frontage in Charlevoix County will be protected.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Seven grants totalling $241,000 were given to nonprofits and local units of government in the Rotary Charities spring grant round.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

Monday, June 03, 2013  The United Way of Northwest Michigan announced that grant applications will be made available starting Monday.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  A former Northern Michigan physician was honored this morning by community members, with a headstone dedication ceremony at Oakwood City Cemetery.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The commission applied for $720,000 from a federal grant to help with building costs.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A grant of $503,592 has been approved by the MEDC to support the restoration of the Vogue Theatre.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Dozens of communities will dig in and go green with the help of $73,000 in grants.

Friday, March 29, 2013  This week, Governor Rick Snyder approved a bill that distributes 23 million dollars in park development grants throughout the state.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Farmers say because of last year's crop damage, there was not enough work for migrant farmers. Some may not return for work this year.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Young children in northern Michigan have had their future made a little brighter thanks to a Michigan electric company.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Firefighters called to the 7000 block of South Clare Avenue in Grant Township.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Traverse City Commissioners are expected to approve a $40,000 dollar grant from the state at Tuesday night’s meeting, to improve the Boardman River Boat Launch as well as the connected parking lot.