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Imagine waking up to the sound of missiles hitting your city. This is the harsh reality for many in Tel Aviv, where a recent Iranian missile strike killed 66 people and destroyed hundreds of homes.
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2 days ago

FireKeepers board approves 2020 Tier II reimbursements for Emmett Township and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office On April 30, 2021 the FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board approved Tier II reimbursements for Emmett Township and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office; the board also waived an administrative timing requirement to allow the sheriff’s office to recover costs from 2018–2021.

The FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board just made headlines by approving 2020 Tier II reimbursements for Emmett Township and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, even waiving rules to recover older costs!

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2 days ago

Barry County commissioners approve $6M in prepaid invoices, software purchase and multiple administrative actions The Barry County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 14 approved $6,038,507.12 in prepaid invoices, awarded several contracts and approved software and personnel actions, including a 3% salary increase for non‑judicial countywide elected officials and appointments to the Board of Canvassers.

Barry County commissioners just approved over $6 million in prepaid invoices and a crucial software purchase to enhance county operations!

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2 days ago

Benzie County commissioners approve contracts, budget moves including Point Betsie shoreline change order The Benzie County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 9 approved payment of $1,553,324.30 in bills and a series of contract and budget actions, including an $89,300 change order for the Point Betsie Shoreline Protection Project and a $220,000 construction addendum to include Parole and Probation remodeling.

Benzie County commissioners just approved over $1.5 million in contracts and budget actions to enhance local projects, including vital shoreline protection efforts!

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2 days ago

Benzie County commissioners adopt hazard-plan update, approve contract and spending measures At their Feb. 13 meeting, the Benzie County Board of Commissioners adopted the county's five-year Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved a jail mental-health contract amendment and a deputies' 12-hour-shift agreement, and allocated $20,565 in opioid settlement funds across three local programs.

Benzie County is taking big steps forward by adopting a crucial hazard mitigation plan and allocating funds for local mental health and emergency response initiatives!

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2 days ago

Houghton County board backs resolution supporting 'dark store' legislation On March 14, 2023 the Houghton County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 23-04 urging state legislation (Senate Bills 19 and 20) to limit Tax Tribunal use of 'dark store' comparables, saying that method can lower property valuations and reduce county revenue.

Houghton County Commissioners unanimously support new legislation to combat the controversial "dark store" valuation method that threatens local revenue.

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2 days ago

Houghton County board approves 0.3268‑mill operating increase, sets 2023 millage at 6.2220 Following a Truth in Taxation hearing, the Houghton County Board voted unanimously to increase the county operating millage by 0.3268 mills, setting a total 2023 rate of 6.2220 mills and projecting about $375,228 in additional operating revenue.

Houghton County just approved a millage increase, promising an additional $375,228 in operating revenue for 2023—what does this mean for taxpayers?

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2 days ago

Benzie County authorizes counsel after closed session on McCall Jr. case as residents press for settlement transparency After a closed-session discussion of McCall Jr. v. Benzie County, commissioners unanimously authorized counsel to proceed. Public commenters urged higher law-enforcement standards and asked the board to disclose any settlement decisions and amounts.

Benzie County commissioners have taken a significant step in the McCall Jr. case, but residents are demanding transparency on what comes next.

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2 days ago

Benzie County commissioners approve Point Betsie change order, appoint District VI commissioner and authorize AED purchases At its May 13 meeting the Benzie County Board of Commissioners approved Change Order #7 for the Point Betsie Shoreline Protection Project, appointed David Davis to fill District VI through Dec. 31, 2026, and authorized up to $40,000 in opioid-settlement funds to buy 20 LifePak AEDs, among other routine actions.

Benzie County is making waves with a significant investment in shoreline protection, life-saving AEDs, and new leadership—all approved in a unanimous board meeting!

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2 days ago

Barry County schedules Oct. 28 hearing and recommends adoption of 2026 budget resolution The Barry County Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing Oct. 28, 2025 on the proposed 2026 budget and recommended adopting Resolution #25-22, the county's General Appropriations Act and millage; public comment on the budget was recorded.

Barry County is gearing up for a crucial public hearing on its proposed 2026 budget—will your voice be heard?

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2 days ago

Houghton County work session flags $139,634 deficit tied to Tri County Public Defenders; state grant frozen County administrators told commissioners that a $139,634 deficit in the Michigan Indigent Defense Fund, tied to payments to Tri County Public Defenders, has prompted a state freeze on grant disbursements while accounts are reconciled; investigators and county counsel will be contacted.

Houghton County faces a $139,634 deficit linked to the Tri County Public Defenders, leading to a state grant freeze and investigations into the matter.

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2 days ago

Greenville council approves bid to seek $500,000 CDBG for five-unit rehab at 328 S. Lafayette The Greenville City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 22-26 Oct. 18 to submit a $500,000 Michigan CDBG application to rehabilitate 328 S. Lafayette into five rental units (three low- to moderate-income, two market-rate); the city will waive a $10,000 tap fee and private investors will contribute $241,843.

Greenville City Council is set to transform 328 S. Lafayette into five new rental units with a $500,000 grant application, supporting low-income housing and boosting local investment!

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2 days ago

Greenville council approves intent to issue up to $1.5 million in DDA bonds The council adopted Resolution No. 22-27 authorizing intent to issue up to $1.5 million in general obligation limited-tax bonds to fund Downtown Development Authority projects including security cameras, communications upgrades and parking-lot renovations; Dickinson Wright PLLC was named bond counsel.

Greenville City Council has just greenlit a bold plan to invest up to $1.5 million in Downtown improvements, promising enhanced security and upgraded public spaces!

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2 days ago

Oceana County board signs five-year transfer-station contract, adopts apportionment report and approves multiple appointments The Oceana County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 23 unanimously approved a five-year operating contract with American Classic for the county transfer station, adopted the 2025 apportionment report (Form L-4402), approved funding for MSU Extension, accepted a $19,031 cybersecurity grant and confirmed several board appointments.

Oceana County is making big moves with a new five-year contract for their transfer station and crucial funding decisions that could impact the community for years to come!

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2 days ago

Oceana County sets 2025 tax millage, approves transfer station work, wage adjustments and winter-service contracts The Oceana County Board on Sept. 25 approved the county's L-4029 tax form (a 6.7% increase from 2024), awarded excavation and a gate installation at the Transfer Station, accepted winter plowing bids for county facilities, approved chief deputy wage increases, reappointed two Brownfield board members and authorized payment of claims totaling $685,298.23.

Oceana County just approved a 6.7% tax increase along with significant contracts for winter services and personnel wage adjustments—find out what this means for the community!

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Greenville council authorizes up to $1.5 million in downtown development bonds The Greenville City Council on Feb. 21 approved Resolution No. 23-04 to issue Downtown Development Bonds not to exceed $1.5 million to fund DDA projects — security cameras, technology upgrades and parking improvements — and delegated sale and execution authority to city officers; related TIF-funded contracts were awarded contingent on bond sale.

The Greenville City Council just approved a groundbreaking $1.5 million in bonds to revitalize downtown with advanced security, tech upgrades, and improved parking!

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2 days ago

Barry County Committee of the Whole approves routine resolutions, appointments and contracts The Committee of the Whole approved multiple routine actions including adoption of three resolutions, board appointments and contracts for county services; all motions carried with unanimous support of those present (Campbell and Hatfield absent).

The Barry County Committee of the Whole just made significant moves by adopting resolutions, approving key contracts, and appointing new board members—all with unanimous support!

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Greenville adopts FY 2024-25 budget, sets combined millage at 12.9673 mills The Greenville City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 24-14 on May 14, 2024, approving the FY 2024-25 budget, setting a combined millage of 12.9673 mills, approving a schedule of rates and fees effective July 1, 2024, and approving proposed sewer and water rate increases.

Greenville City Council has approved a new budget for 2024-25, including significant rate increases for water and sewer services—what does this mean for your wallet?

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Houghton County approves large TCPD payments, forms ad hoc committee amid audit request The Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted May 29 to authorize multiple payments to Tri County Public Defenders, appoint an ad hoc committee to review the TCPD contract after MDIC requested records back to 2018, and retain a consultant to prepare financial reports.

Houghton County is taking decisive action to stabilize public defense services by approving significant payments and forming an ad hoc committee amidst a crucial financial audit.

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2 days ago

Chippewa County sets $500 copay for GLP-1 weight-loss prescriptions, flags health-plan cost increases The Board approved a $500 copay specifically for GLP-1 prescriptions used for weight-loss and discussed an anticipated 20–25% rise in county health care costs for FY2026; diabetes-related GLP-1 coverage remains unaffected.

Chippewa County just approved a $500 copay for GLP-1 weight-loss prescriptions amidst rising health care costs—what does this mean for residents?

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2 days ago

Benzie County commissioners rescind political-activity policy and approve routine bills, grants and infrastructure items At their Nov. 26 meeting the Benzie County Board of Commissioners voted to rescind the county Political Activity Policy, approved payment of $440,557.63 in bills (one dissenting vote), and authorized a series of infrastructure and grant-support actions including fiber service for the emergency communications tower and security-camera upgrades.

In a decisive move, Benzie County commissioners voted 7-0 to rescind the controversial Political Activity Policy while approving over $440,000 in bills and vital infrastructure projects.

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Barry County commissioners advance PACE program plan with 7–1 vote, call public hearing The Barry County Board unanimously approved several routine items and voted 7–1 on Feb. 18, 2025, to adopt Resolution No. 25-7, signaling intent to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program and to schedule a public hearing; one commissioner said his opposition could shift after further outreach.

Barry County is on the verge of launching a groundbreaking PACE financing program to boost energy efficiency, but one commissioner's vote could change everything.

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Chippewa County commissioners appoint opioid steering panel, approve dispatch integration and several finance actions At its May 15 meeting the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners appointed applicants to an Opioid Settlement Steering Committee with staggered terms, approved an amended dispatch agreement with the Michigan Public Safety Communication System, adopted a Correctional Officers' Week resolution, tabled an Amtrak support resolution for rewording, and approved multiple finance and contract items forwarded by committee.

Chippewa County's latest board meeting saw significant moves, including the establishment of an Opioid Settlement Steering Committee and a resolution to honor Correctional Officers' Week!

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Chippewa County dispatch board reviews failing CAD, pager funding shortfalls and Sugar Island tower repairs The Chippewa County Central Dispatch board discussed a failing CAD system and stalled funding for a new CAD, a shortage of pagers with only $9,000 available, a generator outage during installation and a cracked Sugar Island tower slab estimated at $7,000; routine agenda and expenditures were approved.

Chippewa County's dispatch board grapples with a failing CAD system, funding shortages for vital pagers, and urgent infrastructure repairs—will they find a solution in time?

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Benzie County commissioners approve pay changes, $150,000 Maples payment and authorize EMS agreement talks The board voted Oct. 14 to convert three chief deputies to salaried positions, confirm a $150,000 capital payment to the Maples, authorize six new EMS computers and direct administrators to renegotiate intercept agreements with local BLS providers; all measures passed with unanimous votes of those present.

Benzie County commissioners have made significant moves, from converting top deputies to salaried positions to approving a $150,000 boost for the Maples nursing facility and upgrading EMS tech!

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EUPTA approves FY2026 budget amid state funding uncertainty The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority board passed its FY2026 budget, while Finance Director Ms. Gordon warned that proposed state conditions and incomplete federal allocations leave key reimbursements and service impacts uncertain.

EUPTA's FY2026 budget is approved, but looming state funding uncertainties could drastically impact transportation services in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula.

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