Michigan

TL/DR - The Veteran Community and Family Weekend, a free event for veterans and their families, will be held at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, Michigan in February. Activities include snowshoeing, live music, wellness activities, and shelter building. The event aims to get veterans together, forming bonds and reducing feelings of isolation,…

TL/DR - The Marquette Area Public Schools’ Board of Education has voted to name the school's new mascot "Sentinels," six months after abolishing the previous "Redmen/Redettes" nickname. The selection process involved public input, board discussion, and student advisory boards. The final three choices were "Red Jackets," "Reds," and "Sentinels,"…

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) has evolved its offerings over its 150-year history, expanding to include digital resources such as e-books, games, and online databases, in addition to physical materials. The library, which began as the first free library in 1871, has grown into a community hub and has modernized its building to…

TL/DR - Charles Lepper, the President of Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), is focusing on preparing for the college's accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), improving retention rates, and refining the institution's strategic plan as he marks his one-year anniversary at the institution. Since his tenure began, GRCC has…