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Yesterday at 9:20 PM  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.

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.

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

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.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Illegal immigrants brought to the country as children can start applying for Michigan driver's licenses and state IDs this week.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has been awarded a federal grant aimed at reducing hunger among low-income children next summer when they don't get breakfast or lunch at school.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Boyne City's historic downtown district has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The Rotary Charities of Traverse City announced today 21 grants totaling over $600,000 for local non-profits.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A weakened U.S. economy combined with stronger enforcement has resulted in a decline in illegal immigration.

Friday, November 16, 2012  The Buckley Fire Department received its new fire truck today

Monday, November 05, 2012  The Michigan Department of Community Health has selected 10 agencies for a pilot program to help improve physical activity and healthy eating for children in kindergarten through sixth grade

Monday, October 29, 2012  The University of Michigan says 40 of its students have received Fulbright grants from the State Department for overseas education.