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By Sonja Krohn

DTE and Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest electric utilities, have ramped up tree trimming to improve reliability. Despite improvements, Michigan has the poorest reliability record among the Great Lakes states, the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan says.

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The Bluewater District School Board has expanded its tutoring support for students after a difficult winter with frequent bus cancellations and  occasional school closures. The board is making its Learning Lift: BWDSB Virtual After-Hours Tutoring is now available to students in grades 4 to 8 from Monday to Thursday between



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By Lillian Williams

he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.

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Everyone is looking forward to spring, none more so than members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) and not just because they want to work in their gardens. Adverse weather this winter has played havoc with the schedule resulting in a cancellation of the January meeting and last



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The Township of Huron-Kinloss is working to strengthen the local economy through an upcoming career fair. “Our goal is to remove the barriers between talented residents and the businesses that need them,” said Amy Irwin, economic development officer, in a news release. “A single conversation can open the door to



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On Feb. 15, Lucknow and area churches banded together to host a fundraising walk as part of the upcoming Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event being held in Wingham on Feb. 28. Walkers began their trek just after 11 a.m. before reconnecting at Lucknow Presbyterian Church for a chili



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Applications are now open for eligible businesses, property owners and community partners to revitalize and grow through Bruce County’s Spruce the Bruce program. “Spruce the Bruce helps build vibrant, welcoming and inclusive communities,” Heather Hyde, Bruce County’s economic development manager, said in a news release. “This diverse program also supports



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By Joshua Kim

Following the passing of new legislation by the Illinois General Assembly, the Regional Transport Authority, soon to be the Northern Illinois Transit Agency, will receive an additional $1.2 billion for its annual budget this year. The additional funding will be used to improve “frequency, reliability, and safety”