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Snyder petitions to block Michigan collective bargaining ballot proposal

Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette filed court papers Monday to try to block a statewide ballot initiative that seeks to protect collective bargaining rights.

LINCOLN PARK: City to decline SAFER grant for Fire Department

The city will decline almost $600,000 from the federal government that would pay the salaries and benefits for three firefighters for two years, City Council President Thomas Murphy said.

ALLEN PARK: Mutual Aid pact with Dearborn Heights approved

ALLEN PARK — Though a mutual aid deal appeared to be good news for both sides, a debate went on for 20 minutes Tuesday night before the City Council approved an agreement with Dearborn Heights.

Firefighters Sign Contract With Frenchtown

Frenchtown Township’s full-time firefighters have a new contract that will mean switching health insurance coverage to a preferred provider organization (PPO) and no raises for the 16 full-time people currently employed.

Board of Canvassers Deadlocks on Proposal to Protect Working Families

The State Board of Canvassers failed today to approve a proposal to allow citizens to vote on a proposal to protect Michigan’s working families by ensuring collective bargaining rights in the state constitution.

Great Lakes Burn Camp starts week of healing, confidence building for children

Lauren Chisholm couldn’t wipe a broad smile from her face Sunday as she shared hugs with countless friends she hadn’t seen in a year.

Jackson City Council considering spending $109,000 in city funds related to $1.9 million federal grant

The Jackson City Council will consider actions Tuesday to finalize the acceptance of a $1.9 million federal grant that allows the hiring of nine firefighters for two years.

Firefighters trained in tight spaces

More than 20 firefighters flocked to a sewer opening Thursday afternoon near the MSU Museum, lowering at least four firefighters into a narrow sewer hole to rescue “victims.

Former Flint EM orders police and fire millage for Nov. ballot

Mike Brown signed a number of 11th hour executive orders and resolutions Wednesday. Included is one putting a police and fire millage on the November ballot.

Mark Ankney Honored for 30 Years of Service to Three Rivers Fire Dept.

Monday’s (August 6) meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission was highlighted by recognition for a veteran member of the Three Rivers Fire Department.

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