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Michigan Harvest Makes History, but Tuscola County’s Carl Bednarski Warns: ‘Average Yields Don’t Cut It This Year’

Record-setting dry weather across Michigan’s Thumb region has pushed the 2026 row-crop harvest into the history books ahead of schedule. But inside combine cabs from Saginaw Bay to the Ohio border, early relief over swift field progress is quickly giving way to financial calculation. With corn and soybean harvest...

Tuscola County, MI · 3d
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The Times Herald

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Historic Brass Rail prepares to reopen with family traditions intact

PORT HURON, MI — Nearly 90 years after Helen David transformed her family's ice cream parlor into the Brass Rail, the historic downtown bar is preparing to welcome customers back for another Tom and Jerry season. The Brass Rail, located at 410 Huron Ave., is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, Nov. 18, following extensive renovations that took longer than originally anticipated. For Tony Abou-Ganim, a Port Huron native, longtime bartender and relative of David, the project is about preserving a family legacy and a tradition that has become part of the city's identity. In late 2025, Abou-Ganim partnered with local real estate developer Jimmy Radatz to purchase and restore the Brass Rail , returning the business to family ownership. Renovations uncover more than expected The bar operated during the 2025 Tom and Jerry season before closing Jan. 1 for renovations. The original goal was to reopen June 15, 2026 — the 89th anniversary of its founding. But renovations uncovered additional work that needed to be completed before reopening. "It turned into a much larger project than we originally envisioned when we ran Tom and Jerry's last season," Abou-Ganim said. The work included electrical, plumbing and heating and cooling upgrades, asbestos removal

Port Huron, MI · 2d

The Times Herald

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St. Clair County homes could qualify for no-cost energy upgrades

Blue Water Community Action is accepting applications from St. Clair County and Flint residents for a program that could provide qualifying households with no-cost improvements aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The Weatherization Assistance Program can help eligible households reduce energy waste, improve home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs, according to a community announcement. Available services may include attic, wall or crawlspace insulation, air sealing to reduce drafts, heating system evaluations and eligible improvements, ventilation work and home safety improvements. Both homeowners and renters may qualify. Landlord authorization is required for rental properties. The program is not intended for emergency home repairs. Services depend on eligibility, available funding, a home assessment and scheduling. How to apply for weatherization assistance Residents interested in the program are asked to complete and print the Weatherization Application Packet, then mail or drop off the completed application at the address listed at the top of the application. All signatures must be handwritten on the printed application. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Applicants also can contact Blue Water Community Action's Weatherization Department at 810-982-8541 or weatherization@bwcaa.org, or visit bwcaa.org . More: How much did President Trump's visit cost Port Huron? Weatherization program

St Clair County, MI · 2d

abc12.com

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GM announces its largest renewable-energy projects in Michigan

MICHIGAN (WJRT) - General Motors is embarking on its largest renewable-energy project to date through a new partnership to power its Michigan manufacturing operations. Company officials announced Thursday that the automaker is serving as the primary customer for two new utility-scale solar facilities in Branch and St. Clair counties. According...

Branch County, MI · 19h
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Michigan Agritourism Celebrates 20 Years of Bringing Farms, Communities and Visitors Together

Michigan’s agritourism community gathered last week in Frankenmuth to celebrate 20 years of the Michigan Agritourism Association marking two decades of growth, collaboration and advocacy for an industry that connects Michigan farms with the communities and visitors they serve. Hosted at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth with the...

Michigan · 19h

The US Sun

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Shuttered Dairy Queen on verge of second life as beloved ice cream shop hits the market

WHILE ice cream lovers are currently being left to crave their local Dairy Queen’s Blizzards, the shop may soon be given a second life. The owner of the freestanding Dairy Queen Chill franchised location has listed it for sale, and it’ll run the buyer a cool $510,000. The...

Ypsilanti, MI · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

West Virginia · 4d

The Detroit News

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Saline Township sticks with Oracle tax break for data center amid protest

SALINE TOWNSHIP — Saline Township trustees reaffirmed a 12-year tax break for Oracle's planned $43.1 billion AI data center Nov. 11, following more than an hour of criticism from residents and local officials who questioned the project's approval process and warned of its impact on communities across Washtenaw County. The board also moved to ratify creation of the Industrial Development District where the facility is being built, after an attorney challenged the legality of the township's original approval process. "It's disappointing. It does seem like something shady is happening," said Courtney Brady of Ypsilanti Township after the meeting. Residents of Saline Township and other Washtenaw County communities packed into the rural Township Hall, which had a full parking lot and few seats left available amid the sizable turnout. Many, like other residents facing the developments across the country and in Michigan, have contested the proposal. One after one for more than an hour, speakers challenged the legality of the township's approval process while raising broader concerns about the project's effect on farmland, water supplies, electricity costs, traffic and noise. Yousef Rabhi, a Washtenaw County commissioner and former state representative who recently was elected Ann Arbor's next mayor, was among the

Washtenaw County, MI · 1d

Yahoo!

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Northern Michigan’s Cherry Republic opens first shop in Metro Detroit

BIRMINGHAM, MI - Every product you can think of that's made with cherries can probably be found at this store. Northern Michigan-based cherry products company Cherry Republic has opened its first Metro Detroit shop. Located at 243 W. Maple Rd. in downtown Birmingham, the new store has all of the...

Birmingham, MI · 3d

WWJ Newsradio 950

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Ford opens up "The Vault" and shows off some historic vehicles

Ford shows off a classic car collection it calls The Vault

Romulus, MI · 21h

thesuntimesnews.com

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City of Dexter: Public Utility Operator Job Opening

First Review of Applications: Thursday, December 3, 2026. Starting Compensation: $22.35 – $25.15 per hour (DOQ), plus hourly license pay, plus comprehensive benefits package. Are you curious about how science and engineering come together to provide safe drinking water and protect the environment? Do you enjoy working with laboratory testing, chemical and biological processes, and hands-on mechanical systems? If so, the City of Dexter has an exciting opportunity for you!

Dexter, MI · 20h

mitechnews.com

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Michigan Economic Report: Manufacturing Growth Slows, Detroit Unemployment Rises as State Economy Sends Mixed Signals

LANSING — Michigan’s economy is showing signs of slowing as 2026 draws to a close, with weakening manufacturing orders in West Michigan, rising unemployment in metro Detroit and significant questions about the size of the state’s workforce. Meanwhile, employment reports from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management...

Michigan · 2d

1051thebounce.com

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Fewer Than 1 in 200 Metro Detroit Homes Have Flood Insurance, Contractor’s Data Analysis Finds

Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties have been part of three federally declared disasters since 2014, yet almost no homeowners there carry federal flood insurance, according to an analysis released Nov. 8 by Shelby Township waterproofing contractor Mansour's Innovations via EIN Presswire. The company reviewed records from the Federal Emergency Management...

Metro Detroit, MI · 2d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Calder Bros. Dairy celebrates 80 years with collectible eggnog bottle

Eggnog season is underway at Calder Bros. Dairy in Metro Detroit. For 2026, the dairy is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a collectible glass eggnog bottle honoring its original Lincoln Park location.

Lincoln Park, MI · 1d

DBusiness Magazine

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Ford Names Marissa West Vice President of Vehicle Programs

Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn announced that Marissa West will join the company as vice president of vehicle programs, effective Nov. 16.   She will lead vehicle program and program […] The post Ford Names Marissa West Vice President of Vehicle Programs appeared first on DBusiness Magazine .

Dearborn, MI · 18h

whatnow.com

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Scooter’s Coffee Franchisees Building New Location in Saline

The coffee chain continues expanding around the Great Lakes State with the help of franchisees. A new Scooter’s Coffee location is listed at 6961 E Michigan Avenue in Saline. This is another franchised cafe from owner Anthony Vella. Right now, he and the team are anticipating a January opening date depending on the buildout process.

Saline, MI · 2d

fox2detroit.com

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Oakland County cracking down on illicit massage businesses

The task force has been working with communities to shut down illicit massage parlors and last month they raided one in Commerce and one in Novi owned by a mother and son they say were involved in human trafficking.

Oakland County, MI · 2d

theshopmag.com

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Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus

The next chapter of Toyota’s electrification transformation incudes the opening of the Toyota Battery Center of North America (TBC) in Saline, Michigan. The new facility gives the brand’s Michigan-based battery teams increased capabilities to evaluate and develop technology across the full battery development cycle, from sourcing raw materials to customer applications to recycling, officials stated in a press release.

Saline, MI · 2d

Publishers Weekly

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Joe Gable, Manager of First Borders Bookstore, Dies at 81

Joe Gable, who was the longtime manager of the first Borders Book Shop in Ann Arbor, Mich., died on November 2. He was 81. Three years after Tom and Louis Borders opened their first store in 1971, Gable was one of the brothers’ first hires and is credited with helping to set the standards for all the stores that were to come.

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d