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Cheboygan Rock and Roll Party for Jerry Cannon
Sunday , 14, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentOn Tuesday, September 16, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Democratic Parties will hold a Rock n’ Roll party for Jerry Cannon, our next U.S. Representative from the 1st Congressional District. John “Bowser” Bauman of the band Sha Na Na will make an appearance. The party will run from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Cheboygan […]
Meet The Candidates: State Representative District #70 James Hoisington
Sunday , 14, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentJames Hoisington lives in Stanton, Michigan with his wife, Patricia. He is running for state representative for the 70th District, which is made up of Montcalm and a portion of Gratiot counties. Hoisington has been a factory worker, a UAW member and a business owner living in the 70th District. He’s an avid hunter and […]
Dean Vanderstelt, Our future US Congressman representing the 2nd District, has an updated blog with many new features. Check it out!
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL
Saturday , 13, September 2014 Nerd Problems 1 CommentDear Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan: I realize the state of Michigan is out of your jurisdiction, but I wanted to bring to your attention that one of your citizens has been in our state for nearly four years and frankly, we’re really sick and tired of him. Illinois resident Richard Baird came to Michigan […]
Some Northern Michigan Public Schools Have Higher Enrollment, But Still Suffer From Snyder’s State Budget Cuts
Thursday , 11, September 2014 Section 16 Leave a commentCadillac Public School’s fall student enrollment is higher than anticipated according to district superintendent Jo Spry. That’s good news for the district, because it means in October the 4th Friday Count will provide a boost in per-pupil funding. School tuition in Michigan is still below 2006 school spending levels in the state, and public schools […]
Helicopters Hovering In Northern Michigan Skies Next Week
Wednesday , 10, September 2014 Community, Environment Leave a commentIf you see low-flying helicopters hovering over your property or nearby next week, it’s the power company inspecting power lines, poles, steel towers and equipment for damage caused by lightning, wind, storms, and other problems. The inspection area ranges from US 10 to the tip of the mitten and will run from Monday, September 15, […]
Benishek’s Voting Record Answers The Government Shut Down Question
Sunday , 7, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentIf Republicans have learned one thing this election cycle, the more they talk the worse things get for them. Just last Friday Rick Snyder was broiled over direct questions on taxes, education, and right to work during an interview on Michigan Radio. It’s not easy to find any Republicans willing to talk about what they […]
Another great ad for Jerry Cannon, our next US Representative from the 1st District.
Upcoming Democratic Party Events For Northern Michigan
Wednesday , 3, September 2014 Candidates Leave a commentHere’s a list of events, meet the candidates, and canvasing opportunities coming up in Northern Michigan. Everyone is invited and the candidates would enjoy meeting as many people as possible. Our next Lieutenant Governor, Lisa Brown, will be in Big Rapids on September 5. Everyone is invited to meet her at Cranker’s Brewery at 1:00 […]