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Limestone Financial Credit Union Announces New Branch in Garden

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. – Limestone Financial Credit Union has announced it has secured the property and begun development on a new branch in Garden, Michigan. The new branch will be located at 6364 State St., Garden, MI. The site is currently undergoing a full remodel to become Limestone FCU’s permanent branch location. In their official release, Limestone FCU said this investment reflects their ongoing commitment to expanding its presence throughout the Upper Peninsula and their mission to expand access to financial services. “Garden was a natural choice for Limestone FCU's next ...

Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese electric vehicles' ultrafast charging is only getting faster. On Wednesday, Geely Auto unveiled technology that can charge an electric vehicle battery from 10% to 70% in just 4.5 minutes, a leap analysts called a significant development for the Chinese auto group. Geely is joining the ranks of BYD, which last year overtook Tesla as the world's biggest EV maker, as well as CATL, the world's largest EV battery maker, both of which this year rolled out around 5-minute EV ultrafast charging. By comparison, some of the fastest-charging EVs available in the U.S. ...

Open house culminates with multiple bands Friday

ESCANABA — A joint event between Race-Driven Powersports and Cat-Man-Do's will bring two bands to downtown Escanaba on Friday. The activity marks the conclusion of Race-Driven's week-long open house, which has been running since Monday to offer special pricing and giveaways to ...

Bungalow keeps shining in the valley

GLADSTONE — A destination beloved by generations has entered a new era. The current owners of the Bungalow Tavern reopened the bar and restaurant this spring -- and one of them has 27 years of experience working at the establishment. Bob and Tammi Edwards, the latter of whom is a ...

The 2026 Delta Force Leadership Class will graduate soon!

I have had the opportunity to present at the Delta Force Economic Development Day since 2014. Every year I come away from the session impressed with the individuals that participated in that particular class. The program remains very instrumental in helping develop and enhance leadership ...

Michigan unemployment rate increased in August

LANSING – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched up by one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.0 percent during August, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment decreased by 25,000, and the number of unemployed people was unchanged over the month, resulting in a workforce decline of 25,000 in August. “The uptick in Michigan’s unemployment rate was driven by an overall reduction in the state’s workforce in August,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for Michigan’s Center for ...