REGIONAL NEWS

Why play a Steinway?

Melinda Smalley plays the Steinway Saturday while others listen or wait their turn to play the one-of-a-kind concert grand piano

Federal reports highlight success of MI Health Link

Two new reports highlight the success of and satisfaction with the MI Health Link program, a comprehensive health care plan

Fifth EEE death reported; virus still a threat despite cooler temperatures, health officials say

Greg Chandler

Staff Writer

            Even though temperatures have cooled in our area, health officials continue to encourage residents to

Farming battle — the cost of a wet year

Gordon Speirs

Dairy farmer in Greenleaf, Wis.

This is not meant to be a complaint, but a reflection of the

Highpoint CEO earns ‘Best of Community Banking’ award

Highpoint Community Bank leadership team is, from left: Rob Ranes, Kim Finkbeiner, Mark Kolanowski, Jane DeBat, Randy Teegardin, Richard Zwiernikowski

EEE claims fourth life; spraying continues

Greg Chandler Staff Writer:  As aerial spraying continues in Barry County in an effort to combat the spread of the

Church clears nearly $4 million in medical bills for 3,500 debtors in region

Shelly Sulser

J-Ad News Services

When 3,500 people in five counties received letters saying their medical debt had been paid in full,

State budget holds $240 per student increase for local schools

Taylor Owens

Staff Writer

Nearly four months into their fiscal year, Michigan school officials are finally getting a look at