AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Elmira Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/elmira-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/elmira-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:30:46 -0600 Lansing, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be sworn in for a second term as Michigan’s 49th governor on Sunday, January 1, 2023. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-to-be-sworn-in-for-second-term-releases-inauguration-schedule-31507406-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-to-be-sworn-in-for-second-term-releases-inauguration-schedule-31507406-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lansing, MI – On Dec 19th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that Carhartt, a https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-carhartt-familyowned-manufacturer-of-workwear-and-outdoor-apparel-expanding-in-dearborn-to-create-125-jobs-31508057-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-carhartt-familyowned-manufacturer-of-workwear-and-outdoor-apparel-expanding-in-dearborn-to-create-125-jobs-31508057-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC ­­– The President has signed into law bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to reduce the https://www.americantowns.com/news/peters-bipartisan-legislation-signed-into-law-to-reduce-the-spread-of-toxic-pfas-at-commercial-airports-31508447-novi-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/peters-bipartisan-legislation-signed-into-law-to-reduce-the-spread-of-toxic-pfas-at-commercial-airports-31508447-novi-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-stabenow-announces-over-200000-to-create-the-saginaw-food-club-31508454-alpena-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-stabenow-announces-over-200000-to-create-the-saginaw-food-club-31508454-alpena-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 DEARBORN, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, toured Dearborn Fire https://www.americantowns.com/news/photos-peters-joins-firefighters-and-local-officials-in-dearborn-to-highlight-efforts-to-support-michigan-fire-departments-31508450-dearborn-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/photos-peters-joins-firefighters-and-local-officials-in-dearborn-to-highlight-efforts-to-support-michigan-fire-departments-31508450-dearborn-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Bergman And Colleagues Call For Stop To Impending Medicare Cuts Last week, Representative Jack Bergman joined more than 80 members of Congress in https://www.americantowns.com/news/bergman-and-colleagues-call-for-stop-to-impending-medicare-cuts-31508598-daggett-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bergman-and-colleagues-call-for-stop-to-impending-medicare-cuts-31508598-daggett-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LANSING, MI – On Dec 20th, Governor Gretchen?Whitmer announced all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michiganders-getting-additional-assistance-in-december-to-help-lower-grocery-costs-for-the-holiday-season-31508779-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michiganders-getting-additional-assistance-in-december-to-help-lower-grocery-costs-for-the-holiday-season-31508779-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lansing, MI – For the past four years, Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist have worked with lawmakers on both sides of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-whitmer-lt-governor-gilchrist-eye-tax-relief-cutting-costs-31509439-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-whitmer-lt-governor-gilchrist-eye-tax-relief-cutting-costs-31509439-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Outlines resources available, tips for staying safe, thanks first responders  Lansing, MI – Ahead of heavy snow, strong winds, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-statelocal-preparedness-ahead-of-winter-storm-31509498-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-statelocal-preparedness-ahead-of-winter-storm-31509498-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Legislation will strengthen Michigan Reconnect Program, put more Michiganders on tuition-free pathway Lansing, MI – On Dec 22nd, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-1000th-bipartisan-bill-31510156-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-1000th-bipartisan-bill-31510156-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Peters Delivers Critical Federal Resources for High-Impact Public Local Projects, Supports Key Investments in Michigan’s Economy, Workforce and https://www.americantowns.com/news/peters-secures-major-wins-for-michigan-helps-senate-pass-government-funding-bill-31510510-owosso-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/peters-secures-major-wins-for-michigan-helps-senate-pass-government-funding-bill-31510510-owosso-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Peters-Backed National Defense Bill Includes Pay Raise for Servicemembers and Measures Important to Michigan and our National Defense WASHINGTON, DC https://www.americantowns.com/news/petersled-provisions-to-support-michigans-defense-sector-signed-into-law-31510509-cheboygan-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/petersled-provisions-to-support-michigans-defense-sector-signed-into-law-31510509-cheboygan-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lansing, MI – On Dec 24th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer called members of the Michigan National Guard (MING) who are actively deployed around the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-calls-deployed-troops-to-wish-them-happy-holidays-31510827-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-calls-deployed-troops-to-wish-them-happy-holidays-31510827-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sandy Pierce brings decades of finance experience leading major institutions and other boards  Lansing, MI — On Dec 27th, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-makes-appointment-to-msu-board-of-trustees-31511009-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-makes-appointment-to-msu-board-of-trustees-31511009-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lansing, MI – On Dec 28th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer provided an update on the number of illegal guns taken off the streets as a part of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-operation-safe-neighborhoods-reaches-new-milestone-with-more-than-250-illegal-guns-off-the-street-31511287-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-operation-safe-neighborhoods-reaches-new-milestone-with-more-than-250-illegal-guns-off-the-street-31511287-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600