East Michigan News

Michigan halts scheduled minimum wage increase for 2021 due to high unemployment rate

By Elle Johnson | Dec 30, 2020

Michigan's minimum wage increase, which was scheduled to go into effect on New Year's Day, won't be happening due to the unemployment rate rising past a predetermined level.

Michigan bars and restaurants ordered to shut down indoor service as COVID-19 cases rise

By Elle Johnson | Nov 25, 2020

After a roller coaster of opening and closing, Michigan's bar and restaurant industry will now have to eliminate indoor service again as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the state.

New FEMA documentation drop-off center opens in Gladwin

By Elle Johnson | Aug 28, 2020

A documentation drop-off center will be opened by FEMA in Gladwin, which will allow survivors of the May flooding and storms submit documents for disaster assistance.

COVID-19 response fund established in Gladwin County to help residents and businesses

By Elle Johnson | Apr 17, 2020

The Gladwin County Community Foundation created a COVID-19 response fund to help residents during the pandemic.

Outman visits Alma to tour Merrill Republic

By Elle Johnson | Mar 4, 2020

Sen. Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) recently visited Alma, Michigan to tour the Merrill Republic.