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SMITHSONIAN SECRETARY LONNIE BUNCH PRAISES LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

JACKSON COUNTY (December 6, 2024) – The Jackson County Michigan Historical Society (JCMHS) is honored to share a powerful letter from Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, recognizing the Society's contributions to preserving and promoting Jackson County’s rich history. Secretary Bunch, the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the first African American to lead the Smithsonian Institution, had been invited to give remarks at the Society’s annual history banquet but was unable to attend in person.

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TRAVEL BACK TO AN 1862 CHRISTMAS AT JACKSON’S CIVIL WAR WINTER ENCAMPMENT

JACKSON COUNTY (December 2, 2024) – This Saturday, immerse yourself in the world of the American Civil War at an extraordinary Living History event hosted by the Jackson Civil War Society, the Ella Sharp Museum, and the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society. Experience the harsh realities and resilience of Civil War soldiers during the winter months as the museum grounds transform into a meticulously recreated winter encampment of the 26th Michigan Infantry Regiment at Camp Jackson, circa December 1862.

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Detroit Free Press names WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging a winner of the Michigan Top Workplaces 2024 Award

(Brooklyn, MI)- WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Detroit Free Press. This honor and list of winners is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

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Consumers Energy Goes the Extra Mile to Find and Fix Issues on Michigan’s Electric Grid

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 17, 2024 – On foot, by vehicle and in all weather, Consumers Energy is working to inspect a record amount of low-voltage electric lines in Michigan this year. We plan to cover 25,500 miles –  more than the distance around the Earth at the equator.

 

The stepped-up inspection program is another part of Consumers Energy’s Reliability Roadmap – our commitment to reduce the number and length of power outages.

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Area Agency on Aging partners with State to offer virtual support groups

(Brooklyn, MI)- Area Agencies on Aging around Michigan have teamed up to offer four virtual support group options open free to the public.

The support groups, which include General Caregiving, Dementia Caregiving, Kinship (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren) Caregiving, and Professional Caregiving, will discuss issues, challenges, and concerns that caregivers face. These groups are informal and provide dialogue along with peer support at no cost to attendees. Participants will be able to reflect and connect with others in a similar situation.

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CNB COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

HILLSDALE, Michigan, October 11, 2024 – CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: CNBB), the parent company of County National Bank, today announced earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Earnings during the third quarter of 2024 totaled $3.5 million, an increase of $804,000 or 30.4% compared to the $2.6 million earned during the three months ended September 30, 2023. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) for CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) increased to $1.59 during the three months ended September 30, 2024, up $0.36 from $1.23 during the third quarter of 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company reported net income of $9.1 million, an increase of $1.0 million, or 12.9%, from the $8.1 million earned during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Basic earnings per share increased to $4.20 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, up $0.46 from $3.74 during the first nine months of 2023.

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