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The new Kelleys Island playground will be at Community Park.

Kelleys Island makes way for new playground

The new playground will be installed in spring 2024.

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Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location.
Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.   

Restoring history: Foundation works to bring back a Ford Tri-Motor

The Port Clinton aircraft is one of 199 Tri-Motors built by the Ford Motor Company from 1928 through 1933.

“We know more people are looking at websites on their phones and tablets, so it was essential that this next iteration be able to adapt to all devices,” says the city’s Communications Chief Allison Fouché.
City of Memphis launches new-look website with accessibility and inclusivity in mind

“In addition to the more streamlined design, we have upgraded features to be more inclusive of all residents that will keep them better connected and more informed,” says the city’s Communications Chief Allison Fouché.

Baking up Barnett

Dayton Barnett's love of social media translates to his position at Shores & Islands Ohio and his own baking business.  

A man uses the care.coach tool, currently being deployed by Grand Rapids-based Care Resources PACE.
New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages

We took a look at several innovative health technologies, ranging from an app that screens pregnant people for substance use to a device that tracks stress responses to make it easier for older adults to get around.

Christian Brothers University to break ground on $4.2M expansion of engineering laboratory

“We are adding roughly 4,700 square feet to the current site,” says CBU Operations Director Alex Smythe.

Dr. Melissa Collins gives instructions to her class at John P. Freeman Optional School in Whitehaven in 2018.
These 7 Memphis schools were just awarded STEM Grants from the TVA

“This opportunity can make the difference for educators and students as they incorporate 21st-century skills and real-world problem-solving. It is a privilege to work with this partnership year after year and continue to serve the incredible educators of the Tennessee Valley,” says Gretchen Brown, operations director at Battelle.

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