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Olympic stars from mainland China can “visit Hong Kong more often,” says John Lee in his welcome message

This live blog is provided free of charge to our readers as a public service. Please support SCMP’s journalism by subscribe. Download our app to receive faster notifications. 65 athletes from mainland China Members of the country’s Olympic team arrived in Hong Kong around noon on Thursday for a three-day visit, fresh from winning 40 […]

Canton City Schools receives $11.25 million federal grant for energy-saving renovations

CANTON – A grant of more than $11 million from the U.S. Department of Energy has provided electricity to Canton City Schools officials. The money will allow the school district to address overdue maintenance issues and make the buildings more classroom-friendly, said Assistant Principal Jason Dixon. “This is a big deal,” said Dixon. “I’ve been […]

Cheboygan County Board of Supervisors receives reports and approves a grant request for a dog park

CHEBOYGAN – The Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners received reports Tuesday from the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency and a drug task force. The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMSCA) serves 11 counties, including Cheboygan, Otsego, and Presque Isle. The agency provides programs and services for adults, children, families, and seniors. Last year, Nemsca had […]

Insurance Commissioner Chaney pushes for appointment, not election

Longtime Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney confirmed Wednesday that he had met with legislative leadership about changing his position by appointment rather than election. Chaney, a Republican who was first elected to statewide office in 2007, said he concluded that an appointee could “better regulate the industry and better protect consumers” than someone elected to the […]