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Nonprofits Awarded $870,000 To Bolster Worker Protections

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Nineteen nonprofit organizations across the state have received a total of $870,000 in training grants to strengthen worker safety and health, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) announced today.  The annual MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training grants are awarded for the development and implementation of

GVSU To Expand Free Tuition Statewide

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Grand Valley State University is expanding it’s successful Grand Valley Pledge, which offers free tuition to students with families making $50,000 or less. Vice president of enrollment development at Grand Valley, B. Donta Truss, says initially the

DNR Completes Latest Fish Stocking Season

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed the books on what it calls another successful fish stocking season. Eight different species, adding up to 672,478 fish, weighing in at nearly 13.5 tons were released into state

St. Joseph Ice Fest Next Month

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Coming up the weekend of February 4 is the 2022 St. Joseph Ice Fest. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells WSJM News the event is a great way to celebrate the winter by taking in ice sculptures

Whiteford Running For State House

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There’s a new candidate in the running for the Michigan House in the 38th District. Kevin Whiteford has announced his candidacy. Like his wife and current state Representative, Mary, Kevin Whiteford is a Republican. The 38th District

Whitmer Comments On Nursing Home Report

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has responded following the release of a report from the state’s auditor general concluding a higher number of patients at long-term care facilities had died from COVID-19 than what her administration reported. Whitmer says

Wendzel Seeking Third Term

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Seeking a third and final term in the Michigan House is state Representative Pauline Wendzel. She’s running in the new 39th District this time. That district includes Bainbridge Township, Coloma Township, Coloma City, Watervliet Township, and Watervliet

Whitmer Marks Martin Luther King Day

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued a proclamation declaring Monday, January 17, 2022 as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Michigan, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist call on Michiganders to reflect

Land Conservancy Secures New Nature Preserve

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There’s a new nature preserve in southwest Michigan. Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy President Peter TerLouw tells WSJM News the group last month cleared the purchase of the 160 acre Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan. It sits