AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Fairview 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/fairview-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/fairview-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:45:59 -0600 Join us for Pumpkin Painting, Kids Games, Petting Zoo, Balloon Animals, Hayrides, Putt-Putt, Vendors, Music and Open Mic , Cider and Doughnuts, Hot https://www.americantowns.com/news/fairview-harvest-festival-2024-31693054-fairview-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fairview-harvest-festival-2024-31693054-fairview-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 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 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced that their bipartisan bill, the National Heritage Area https://www.americantowns.com/news/stabenow-peters-announce-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-motorcities-national-heritage-area-31510521-houghton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/stabenow-peters-announce-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-motorcities-national-heritage-area-31510521-houghton-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate today passed the federal budget bill with significant wins for Michigan. Senator Stabenow led the efforts to include https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-stabenow-secures-important-wins-for-michigan-31510515-escanaba-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-stabenow-secures-important-wins-for-michigan-31510515-escanaba-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lansing, MI – On Dec 28th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced changes in her executive office and the state budget office. In the executive https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-executive-office-and-budget-office-staff-changes-31511317-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-executive-office-and-budget-office-staff-changes-31511317-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lansing, MI – On Dec 29th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bills 1222 and 1223 to advance economic development in Michigan. She https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-final-bills-of-2022-boosting-economic-development-other-legislation-31511633-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-final-bills-of-2022-boosting-economic-development-other-legislation-31511633-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lansing, MI – On Jan 1st, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II took the oath of office for their second terms https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-and-lt-governor-gilchrist-inaugurated-for-second-terms-31512617-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-and-lt-governor-gilchrist-inaugurated-for-second-terms-31512617-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Lansing, MI – On Jan 1st, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will take the oath of office for her second term as Michigan's 49th governor and deliver https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmers-second-inaugural-address-as-prepared-for-delivery-31512615-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmers-second-inaugural-address-as-prepared-for-delivery-31512615-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600