Consumers Energy officials told a state commission today that selling 13 hydroelectric dams remains the best option for Michigan, supporting local communities and offering the lowest long-term cost for customers.   “Consumers Energy has spent over a century operating our dams safely, reliably and affordably. Selling the dams ensures we build on their past to power Michigan’s future,” said Rick Blumenstock, Consumers Energy’s executive director of electric supply engineering.

More than 1,880 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the winter 2025 semester Deans' List. To be eligible for the Deans' List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or better. Among those earning this academic honor from Portland were: Isabella Myers Peyton Brown Lydia Meredith Ellayna Meredith Leah Nelson Bryce Wendling Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 90 programs of

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners and the County Administration Office are aware of a lawsuit reportedly filed by former Road Department Director Linda Pigue, as referenced in recent media coverage.   As of the date of this release, Ionia County has not been formally served with any legal complaint, nor has it received official legal notice regarding this matter. Given the potential for pending litigation, the County is limited in its ability to comment on specific alle

In honor of National Reading Month, PFCU Credit Union visited local schools throughout March to participate in the celebration of reading.   In an initiative led by Education Specialist, Maddy Shellberg, PFCU staff visited close to 40 classes at local elementary schools in Ionia, Genesee, Kent and Shiawassee counties. These engaging visits included a story time and a special visit from PFCU’s mascot, Dollar Duck. In addition to emphasizing the importance of reading, these vis

The Easter Bunny is coming to town!!! April 4th st PROMPTLY 10 am, kids from all over are invited to participate in searching for thousands of eggs at Bogue Flats. Sponsored by The Chocolate Moose Ice Cream Factory and Store and Friends. This is a free, eggcuting event! When the fire truck sounds the siren at eggsactly 10 am, kids from toddlers through age 12, blast off in their age specific field. So grab your baskets, your cameras, and head for the Flats.