Christopher Johnson

1 week ago | wilcoxnewspapers.com | Christopher Johnson

One of Clare’s latest metalworks, “Joe Galaxy” by Roger King (Midland)As the temperature heats up finally, the city of Clare is poised for a busy and exciting month ahead. With high school and college graduations on the calendar, as well as the annual Amish auction, the community is also anticipating the return of the Destination Clare Art Sculpture Walk. Which will be building on its successful run since its inception in Spring 2022.

2 weeks ago | tigersroar.com | Christopher Johnson

On Apr. 3, 2025, the National Council of Negro Women, also known as NCNW, held a candle making event in Adams Hall. NCNW held this event to create a space for students to destress and socialize with other students. Advertised through a post made on the NCNW Instagram, students came together to enjoy a cozy evening creating mini candles. The mix of the warm and welcoming atmosphere, along with their vibrant playlist, helped students take a break from the demands of classes and daily stress.

1 month ago | michiganpublic.org | Christopher Johnson

The Secretary of State's office is set to remove over 300,000 inactive voters in April. The primary reasons voter registrations are canceled: people moving from their voting jurisdiction, death, a registration has been duplicated or if a voter requests it. Michigan has more than seven million active voters. More than 5.7 million voted in the last election. “This is a milestone for Michigan’s secure and accessible election system,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said in a statement.

1 month ago | michiganpublic.org | Christopher Johnson

The memorial for the victims of the mass shooting at Michigan State University in 2023 is closer. The Feb. 13 Permanent Memorial Planning Committee has selected three finalists. The committee is made up of students, faculty, staff and community liaisons. Judith Stoddart is Vice Provost of University Arts and Collections and chaired the committee for the Feb. 13 memorial effort.

2 months ago | michiganpublic.org | Christopher Johnson

On January 28, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management under President Donald Trump sent an email to federal employees detailing a new deferred resignation program. There were at least 29,000 federal employees in Michigan in 2024, according to a report released in December. That figure does not include uniformed military personnel or contractors.