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CADILLAC, Mich., July 19, 2021 – Following the release of the company’s updated Clean Energy Plan, leaders from Consumers Energy, the state of Michigan and the city of Cadillac today dedicated the company’s third solar power plant, Cadillac Solar Gardens. The Clean Energy Plan proposes using nearly 8,000 megawatts of solar energy by 2040, ending ...

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Muskegon, MI: Fifty-four additional preschoolers, infants and their parents will benefit from participating in Head Start and Early Head Start programs this year with an increase in federal funding for these two programs. This will bring the total number served by the two programs to 831. According to Stuart M. Jones, Executive Director, Early Childhood ...

  MUSKEGON, MI — Kristin Garris was recently promoted to chief workforce officer, a new position that oversees Goodwill’s workforce development and human resources departments, as well as GoodTemps Staffing Solutions. As in her former position as organizational development director, Garris will continue to provide leadership and forward momentum in the areas of strategic planning, ...

July 6, 2021, West Michigan – Harbor Hospice and Clock Funeral Home are partnering to present a special community remembrance to honor those lives lost during the pandemic. “The Heart Remembers” will be an open house-style event, Wednesday, August 18th, with a special time at 5:30 pm for Pause, Reflection and Gratitude.   “Families have shared ...

July 5, 2021 City Center Arts is taking art to the streets of downtown Muskegon with our Live Art series. Join us near the Olthoff Stage at the corner of Western Avenue and 3rd Street where we will bring you live art performances. Artists will be sharing their various talents with you: painting, music, quilting, ...

July 6, 2021, West Michigan – Harbor Hospice and Clock Funeral Home are partnering to present a special community remembrance to honor those lives lost during the pandemic. “The Heart Remembers” will be an open house-style event, Wednesday, August 18th, with a special time at 5:30 pm for Pause, Reflection and Gratitude. “Families have shared with ...

Muskegon Heights, Michigan, JULY 2, 2021: The Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System Board of Education voted unanimously to enter into negotiations with Dr. Arnetta Thompson to serve as the next Superintendent of schools. Dr. Arnetta Thompson, who has served the school system for three years as Talent Management Director, was promoted in January of ...

June 24, 2021, West Michigan – The community in Muskegon County and beyond took to the streets and trails to run, jog, walk or bike – and support a great cause, May 22nd – 29th. To everyone who participated and shared in our Annual Run and Ride to Remember, THANK YOU! Due to CDC and Michigan ...

JACKSON, Mich., June 23, 2021 – Consumers Energy today announced a sweeping proposal to stop using coal as a fuel source for electricity by 2025 —15 years faster than currently planned. The plan would make the company one of the first in the nation to go coal-free and provide a 20-year blueprint to meet Michigan’s energy needs while protecting the environment for future generations. ...