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Michigan News

Recycling rates in Michigan at an all-time high

MARQUETTE — Recycling in Michigan is at an all-time high, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. According to an EGLE press release, Michigan’s recycling rate rose from 14.25% prior to 2019, to over 21% based on EGLE’s 2023 analysis. The total ...

Detroit school closes for cleaning amid spike in illnesses

DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit elementary school has closed for the rest of the week for a deep cleaning amid a spike in flu-like illnesses, officials said Wednesday. One of the students who fell sick, a kindergartner, died last week, according to school and health officials, though no cause had ...

Going green: Nel Hydrogen to build in Michigan, work with GM

DETROIT — The green hydrogen company Nel announced plans Wednesday to build a massive new plant in Michigan as it works with General Motors to drive down the cost of hydrogen. The Norwegian company makes devices that take water and split it into hydrogen and oxygen, known as electrolyzers, ...

3 Nigerian men charged in sextortion of local teen

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Three Nigerian men await extradition to the U.S. for for allegedly committing sexual extortion that resulted in the death of a Marquette teen. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten on Wednesday announced the ...

Michigan clerk who doubts election results faces recall

DETROIT — A small-town clerk accused of improperly handling voting equipment after casting doubt on President Joe Biden’s election victory faces a recall election Tuesday in one of Michigan’s most conservative counties. Stephanie Scott ran unopposed as a Republican first-time candidate ...

Grants aim to help Michigan businesses nurture talent

By Journal Staff LANSING — Michigan employers looking to take advantage of the Going PRO Talent Fund program will be able to apply for a share of approximately $12.4 million in competitive training awards in the second Going PRO Talent Fund cycle, which started on Monday. Going PRO ...