Professional Trades Month highlights career options
As high school graduations begin in the region, it’s worth noting that May is Professional Trades Month, highlighting the career opportunities available in these much-needed positions. In 2024, 393,000 Michiganders were employed in professional trades occupations, a 14.4% increase from 2020, according to a news release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, or LEO. Many of these high-demand, high-wage careers do not require a four-year degree and have pathways that focus on credentials, certificates, on-the-job training and ...
Church appreciates support for 2025 Christmas Bazaar
Bouquet: What an outstanding 2025 Immaculate Conception Christmas Bazaar! With the help of this year’s generous sponsors, we were able to serve 230 people and raise $8,147 for our local St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Simply remarkable! Attendees sang the praises of the event. From ...
AAA: Gas cost‑cutting moves could backfire
Thinking of stretching that tank of gas as far as it can get you before facing the current pain at the pumps again? AAA is warning why that ultimately could come back to bite you. As gas prices soar, AAA is discouraging cost-cutting measures it says increase the risk of breakdowns and expensive repairs. AAA expects more than 44.9 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. More than 39 million will travel by car, making it one of the busiest driving periods of the year. Gas prices are running at their highest levels in four years, ...