Coleman, Gladwin students receive academic scholarships Thursday, July 16, 2015, 12:15 pm By the Midland Daily News Two local students were awarded $1,500 as part of an academic scholarship through the Midwest Independent Retailers Association Foundation. Amanda Lovejoy, of Coleman, and Stephen Esiline, of Gladwin, were among the 31 students honored by the MIRA at…
DetailsSECURITY ALERT: Credit Card Skimmers on the Rise, Check Your Pumps Today It appears that our industry in Michigan is under attack by skimmers. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Weights and Measures (MDARD) has recently done a sweep of several areas throughout Michigan and found skimmers at several locations. You may already have…
DetailsThe Michigan WIC Program is changing its minimum stock requirements concerning infant fruits and infant vegetables. Below is a summary of the minimum stock change: INFANT FRUITS AND INFANT VEGETABLES Effective immediately, Gerber 4 oz. 2-pack plastic tubs may be counted towards the 72 unit infant food minimum stock requirement. This revision allows WIC vendors…
DetailsRoad Funding Package signed by the GovernorThe House passed amended versions of the roads package, and the package were signed by Governor Snyder. In a statement, Governor Snyder praised the legislature on this $1.2 billion plan and is prepared to sign the bills. The package includes HB 4614, HB 4616, HB 4370, HB 4736, HB…
DetailsNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of a Warrant Notice of Levy issued by the Michigan Department of Treasury, Office of Collections, and under the authority of the State of Michigan, as required by the provisions of the Revenue Act (Act 122, Public Acts of 1941, as amended), the following MLCC Licenses will be…
DetailsMDARD food inspectors should conduct recall audit checks during routine inspections or as directed Jennifer Holton // Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is warning consumers that may have purchased any of the products listed below, produced by Lock Stock and Barrel Ranch of Onaway, Michigan, to…
DetailsEmployers in Ohio are subject to numerous state and federal laws regulating nearly every area of labor and employee relations. Fisher & Phillips LLP has released a booklet that can be used to help develop policies and procedures that allow employers to avoid lawsuits or more effectively defend lawsuits. View booklet here In recent years,…
DetailsNow is the time to review MIRA’s Energy Savings Program, which can save you several thousand dollars annually on electric rates. The Ohio Public Utilities Commission has approved a rate plan for American Electric Power that will see increases of 5% to 7% in the first year of a 3 year plan. This will affect…
DetailsEach year, Ohio employers have the opportunity to participate in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Group-Experience-Rating Program or Group-Retrospective-Rating Program. While these programs are not required, they do provide an opportunity to significantly reduce workers’ compensation premiums, while increasing awareness of safety and risk-management strategies. A group-rating program is a partnership that includes…
DetailsOhio’s ban on texting and driving took effect August 31, 2012. Activities like typing, sending, receiving and reading emails, tweets, and status updates are now illegal. Drivers who engage in this activity can be ticketed by the police. The law does not carve out an exception for “just a quick email,” responding to an angry…
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