Michigan Retailers See Positives For Holiday Shopping

Lansing, MI - Despite economic uncertainty and generally gloomy national predictions, more than a third of Michigan retailers expect to increase sales during the holiday season and throughout the 4th Quarter, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Mayor Of Detroit Pleads Guilty

Detroit, MI - The mayor of Detroit, Kwame M. Kilpatrick,  who has been facing legal problems from a sex scandal since the beginning of the year, has plead guilty to obstruction of justice, and has resigned from office this morning as part of a deal with prosecutors.

DEQ Encourages Alternatives To Leaf Burning

Lansing, MI - With autumn just around the corner, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging Michigan families to explore alternatives to burning leaves this year.  Leaf burning creates air pollution, contributes to breathing problems, is a serious fire hazard, and is illegal in many Michigan cities and communities.

19th Annual Fall Detroit Camper And RV Show

Novi, MI - The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the 19th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show, October 1-5, 2008, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Mich. (on Grand River, one mile west of Novi Road). Special closeout pricing will be offered on 2008 models.

John LaFond Writes In Asking For Your Vote Letter to the Editor: Are you appalled by the continuing increases in the cost of higher education?  I am - that is why I am running for University of Michigan Regent!  Campaigning across Michigan, I have listened to families who face the severe financial challenges of paying college tuition.