Dow Chemical Approves New Contract To Secure Jobs
The United Steel Workers at Dow Chemical approved a new contract with the company. WNEM TV 5 reports that ninety-two percent of the union's 690 members voted to approve a new contract with Dow. Dow...
Saginaw Man Remains Out Of Jail After Embezzling Over $200k
A 54-year-old Saginaw man allegedly transferred his great-aunt's Gladwin house and vintage Mustang to himself and embezzled more than $200,000. Ricky Bradford Willson, remains out of jail on a $40,000 personal recognizance bond. He...
An Improved Insurance Program For Farmers Will Start In June
An improved insurance program in the 2018 farm bill — called Dairy Margin Coverage — expands the coverage levels for farmers and could be available starting in June. Dairy farmers are in their fifth...
U.P. Power Plant Has Other Means Of Producing Electricity
State regulators say a power plant in the Upper Peninsula can burn fuel pellets to make electricity. The Daily Mining Gazette says the pellets are made from paper, cardboard and plastics and will be...
Thousands Of Families Could Lose Their Food Stamp Privileges
Thousands of families could lose their food stamps under a New White House proposal. President Trump’s administration wants to restrict the state’s ability to waive current employment requirements for the program. The department of...
Ground Beef Sold At Meijer Is Being Recalled
Ground beef sold at Meijer is being recalled because it may have pieces of hard plastic in it. The products have a number “EST. 562M” inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed on...
MDOT Reminds Drivers To Stay Alert When Orange Barrels Are Around
Michigan Department of Transportation wants to remind everyone that this week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Drivers are urged to take it easy and stay alert when orange barrels are around.
Michigan State Police Copter Searches For Missing Man In Shepherd
If you were wondering why helicopters were buzzing around Shepherd Saturday. Michigan State Police Copter was searching for a man, who has a mental health condition, and who didn’t return from a late afternoon...
Harrison Man Feeling Pretty Lucky After Winning Lottery For Life
Jeff Heinig of Harrison is feeling pretty lucky after winning $25,000 for life in the Lucky for Life lottery game but he’s also feeling pretty lucky after he fished the winning ticket out of the...
Michigan Farmers May Not Have To Wait Until 2020 To Grow Hemp
Farmers in Michigan may not have to wait until 2020 to plant their first crop of industrial hemp. It won’t be until 2020 until a state government can have a state plan for raising...