(MIRS News) — Concerns over Michigan’s extreme hot and cold temperatures prompted the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to look at when utilities should be allowed to shut off electric and gas to customers. The…
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BY STACY SOBOTKA The Village of Armada has a new part-time police detective sergeant. The village council approved the part-time hiring of James Gawlowski at their Aug. 11 meeting. The position of detective sergeant is…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Oakland Township is encouraging residents to drum up support for a bill recently introduced in the Michigan State House to limit speeds on local roads. Oakland Township Supervisor Robin Buxar announced support…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR After receiving phone calls and emails from concerned residents, the developer of the former Romeo Middle School site is clarifying the nature of condominiums he is proposing. Michele J. Chirco, a…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Oakland Township residents are concerned about stormwater runoff after a historic storm dumped nearly five inches on rain on July 16 closing roads as well as damaging homes and businesses. Residents expressed…
Preventive maintenance work on Romeo Plank Road between 30 Mile Road and 31 Mile Road in Ray Township is anticipated to start this week and is estimated to be completed within 30 days. The road…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR Early varieties of apples are expected to start arriving at area roadside stands and markets this week according to the Michigan Apple Committee. The committee released its annual harvest predictions earlier…
(MIRS News) — The sticky July weather adhered to the Michigan unemployment numbers that didn’t move from 5.3 percent, according to data released last week by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The…
BY KELLY HOUSE BRIDGE MICHIGAN Shifting winds have given Michigan a respite from the wildfire smoke that has repeatedly blanketed the state this summer (and last summer and the summer before that), but don’t expect…
BY JANELLE D. JAMES BRIDGE MICHIGAN Annual “dog day” cicadas are back in Michigan. Known for their loud buzzing, these “singing” insects may be noisy, but they pose no harm and play a vital role…