News

Americans waste almost 50 percent of food produced

Published on November 21, 2014
How food date labels cause confusion and food waste.
Surviving the Polar Vortex

Published on November 21, 2014
When severe cold weather is predicted, what should you do to keep your home and family safe?
Cooperative efforts to address natural resource infrastructure issues

Published on November 20, 2014
County commissioners from 16 northern Michigan counties visited and learned about two cooperative projects to repair and improve local natural resource infrastructure problems.
Three important money management topics you don’t want to miss!

Published on November 20, 2014
Being in control of your money is a powerful thing.
Hunt for the endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly

Published on November 20, 2014
Both in and out of school, Alcona youth partner in an innovative citizen science effort to track habitats of the federally endangered Hine’s Emerald dragonfly and the invasive species that threaten them.
Why do we eat cranberries at Thanksgiving?

Published on November 19, 2014
This Michigan-grown fruit hits its prime season with consumers in November.
Can giving your downtown building a face lift qualify your business for a liquor license?

Published on November 19, 2014
Legislation passed earlier this year qualifies more communities to take advantage of the Redevelopment Liquor License.
Understanding townships in Michigan

Published on November 19, 2014
State laws direct township government functions.
Placemaking projects don’t have to be large scale to have large impact

Published on November 19, 2014
What do kayaking, way-finding signs and sidewalks have in common? They were all recently funded placemaking projects.
Lake Erie toxic algal bloom topic of December 5 session at Michigan State University

Published on November 18, 2014
Although not the most appetizing topic, McNALMS’ annual Lunch and Learn Seminar will host national expert on the “perfect storm” that shut down Toledo’s water supply.
Teens gain positive results and memories after traveling to Japan

Published on November 18, 2014
Four Michigan teens gained positive results, lifelong memories and more after participating in the 2014 Michigan 4-H Japanese Outbound Summer International Exchange.
Preparing for winter storms and weather emergencies: Keeping your food safe

Published on November 17, 2014
Winter storms and power outages can affect the safety of food. These tips can guard you and your family from food illnesses.
School Employee Wellness Series: Assessment of your employees

Published on November 14, 2014
Assessing your employee’s needs and interests are the key to creating a culture of health in the school employee environment.
Components of extraordinary governance: Ten areas that are critical to board success, Part 3

Published on November 14, 2014
A compilation of ten areas of focus that successful boards must invest time in to develop.
Components of extraordinary governance: Ten areas that are critical to board success, Part 2

Published on November 14, 2014
A compilation of ten areas of focus that successful boards must invest time in to develop.