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Michigan improves federal early intervention performance

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MARQUETTE — Michigan infants and toddlers are receiving high-quality early intervention services thanks to continued improvements in the state's Early On system, which has again earned the highest possible federal performance rating under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has announced that Michigan received a "Meets Requirements" determination from the U.S. Department of Education for the third consecutive year, while increasing its overall performance score from 87.50 ...

Whitmer lowers flags to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham 

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LANSING — In accordance with an order issued by President Donald Trump, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff to honor and remember U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. “Sen. Lindsey Graham served in the U.S. Senate for 23 years and dedicated his career to our country,” said Gov. Whitmer. “My condolences are with his family and the people of South Carolina.”  Flags should be returned to full staff at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Mulebone to play in region

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CRYSTAL FALLS - Mulebone, a duo with a unique name and unusual instruments, brings traditional blues to Crystal Theatre at 7 p.m. CT Thursday, July 23. Mulebone is a partnership between multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa and Roots music specialist Hugh Pool. The duo's unique sound is produced by an abundance of novel instrumentation. Pool plays National Steel, electric, acoustic and cigar box guitars, harmonica, stomps on a boot-board and sings lead vocals. Ragusa plays all manner of flutes, fifes, tin whistles, cornet, conch shell, jew's harp and chimes in on the harmony vocals. ...

Field Life field days set

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MUNISING — On July 28-29, Alger and Delta conservation districts will host the Soil Life is Farm Life field days on Alger County farms. With support from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, this two-day event offers tours of local farms and demonstrations of regenerative agriculture in practice, as well as a keynote talk from Eric Fuchs of the Soil Health Academy. This is a free event, but participants are asked to pre-register to allow for meal and give-away planning. Registration is separate for July 28 and 29.