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Caro downtown housing project moves into contractor bidding
Caro seeks contractor bids for downtown apartment rehabilitation in Tuscola County. Proposals close Nov. 10 for work at three North State Street buildings.
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Ubly inclusive playground seeks final funding in Huron County
Ubly’s inclusive playground appeal seeks support for a rubber safety surface at Veterans Memorial Park in Huron County, with spring 2027 a goal.
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Millington history mural receives new funding in Tuscola County
The Millington Lions Club contributed $1,000 to the Tuscola County history mural, following a $3,000 foundation grant. Work is expected to resume in spring.
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Caro downtown housing project moves into contractor bidding
Community · 2026-10-30Caro seeks contractor bids for downtown apartment rehabilitation in Tuscola County. Proposals close Nov. 10 for work at three North State Street buildings.
Ubly inclusive playground seeks final funding in Huron County
Community · 2026-10-30Ubly’s inclusive playground appeal seeks support for a rubber safety surface at Veterans Memorial Park in Huron County, with spring 2027 a goal.
Millington history mural receives new funding in Tuscola County
Community · 2026-10-30The Millington Lions Club contributed $1,000 to the Tuscola County history mural, following a $3,000 foundation grant. Work is expected to resume in spring.
Huron County’s Michigan’s Forgotten Coast wins 2026 Gold Award
Travel · 2026-10-30Huron County’s Michigan’s Forgotten Coast wins a 2026 IEDC Gold Award, highlighting a homecoming campaign featuring Bad Axe, Harbor Beach, Port Austin and Caseville.
Skate Midland 2026 – Free Viewing at 14-Event Series Finale
Community · 2026-10-27More than 200 skaters will compete at Skate Midland 2026 on Nov. 7. Here’s how a 14-event Michigan series awards medals, why entries already closed and what spectators need to know.
Heat-Pump Growth Could Sharply Raise Midwest Winter Power Peaks
Research & technology · 2026-10-27University of Michigan research examines how electric heating could change winter power demand in the Midwest.
EPA Posts Air-Monitoring Data From Toledo Chemical Release
Environment · 2026-10-27Federal air-monitoring results and testing gaps following a chemical release in North Toledo.
FireSat Roadmap Could Bring Earlier Wildfire Detection to Michigan
Research & technology · 2026-10-27A satellite research plan looks at detecting smaller wildfires, with a Michigan research connection.
U-M Research Turns Six-Second Flights Into Detailed Radiation Maps
Research & technology · 2026-10-27University of Michigan researchers report a method for mapping radioactive sources during short helicopter passes.
Michigan Corn and Sugar Beet Harvests Lag as Soybeans Catch Up
Environment · 2026-10-27A look at federal crop estimates for Michigan’s late-October corn, sugar beet and soybean harvests.
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Caro downtown housing project moves into contractor bidding
Caro seeks contractor bids for downtown apartment rehabilitation in Tuscola County. Proposals close Nov. 10 for work at three North State Street buildings.
Ubly inclusive playground seeks final funding in Huron County
Ubly’s inclusive playground appeal seeks support for a rubber safety surface at Veterans Memorial Park in Huron County, with spring 2027 a goal.
Millington history mural receives new funding in Tuscola County
The Millington Lions Club contributed $1,000 to the Tuscola County history mural, following a $3,000 foundation grant. Work is expected to resume in spring.
Huron County’s Michigan’s Forgotten Coast wins 2026 Gold Award
Huron County’s Michigan’s Forgotten Coast wins a 2026 IEDC Gold Award, highlighting a homecoming campaign featuring Bad Axe, Harbor Beach, Port Austin and Caseville.
Skate Midland 2026 – Free Viewing at 14-Event Series Finale
More than 200 skaters will compete at Skate Midland 2026 on Nov. 7. Here’s how a 14-event Michigan series awards medals, why entries already…
Heat-Pump Growth Could Sharply Raise Midwest Winter Power Peaks
University of Michigan researchers say widespread electric heating could shift the Midwest’s toughest power-demand periods from summer heat waves to bitter winter mornings. ANN…
EPA Posts Air-Monitoring Data From Toledo Chemical Release
Federal results found no sustained neighborhood detection of glycidyl methacrylate, but particle spikes and gaps in the earliest testing leave questions for communities near…
FireSat Roadmap Could Bring Earlier Wildfire Detection to Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — A new satellite research plan involving a Michigan State University scientist aims to detect small, low-intensity wildfires that existing space-based monitoring…
U-M Research Turns Six-Second Flights Into Detailed Radiation Maps
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A new radiation-detection method developed with University of Michigan researchers identified and located radioactive sources during six-second helicopter passes, a…
Michigan Corn and Sugar Beet Harvests Lag as Soybeans Catch Up
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan farmers made rapid progress harvesting soybeans last week, but the state’s corn and sugar beet crops remained well behind their…
