AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Armada Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/armada-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/armada-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 12 May 2024 19:59:46 -0500 150th Celebration of Armada Fair A True Country Fair Schedule: Monday, August 15, 2022 8:00am: Gates Open Youth Organizations Saddle Horse Show https://www.americantowns.com/news/armada-fair-2022-31419434-armada-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/armada-fair-2022-31419434-armada-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Immerse yourself in our tranquil orchards and stroll our open-air marketplace featuring 200+ Michigan artisans! Sip on a refreshing lavender lemonade, https://www.americantowns.com/news/lavender-festival-2023-31592018-armada-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lavender-festival-2023-31592018-armada-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for our 8th annual premier cider, beer, food & live music festival host by Blake's Hard Cider, Blake's Brewing and The Armada Lions Club! https://www.americantowns.com/news/8th-annual-cider-dayze-festival-31594077-armada-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/8th-annual-cider-dayze-festival-31594077-armada-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule August 14, 2023 8:00AM: Gates Open Youth Organizations Saddle Horse Show (Horse Arena) Wool Breeds Sheep & Fiber (Sheep Barn) https://www.americantowns.com/news/armada-fair-2023-31596926-armada-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/armada-fair-2023-31596926-armada-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 11th, during Economic Development Week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a total of $3 million is being awarded to fund https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-3-million-to-michigan-cities-to-upgrade-infrastructure-making-communities-more-attractive-for-economic-investment-31365103-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-3-million-to-michigan-cities-to-upgrade-infrastructure-making-communities-more-attractive-for-economic-investment-31365103-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Governor Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI?– On May https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-bridges-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-macomb-and-jackson-counties-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31366849-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-bridges-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-macomb-and-jackson-counties-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31366849-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Various state departments and attorney general take steps to support parents and tackle shortage head-on as governor calls Abbott leadership to offer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-coordinates-statewide-response-to-baby-formula-shortage-31366866-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-coordinates-statewide-response-to-baby-formula-shortage-31366866-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Michigan had fastest small business job growth in 23 years, added 170,000 jobs in first three quarters  Lansing, MI – On May 16th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-whitmer-announces-new-data-showing-record-small-business-growth-31367531-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-whitmer-announces-new-data-showing-record-small-business-growth-31367531-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI -- Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-from-may-16th-in-calhoun-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31367543-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-from-may-16th-in-calhoun-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31367543-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Debate featured 8 candidates who spoke about issues including education, abortion, the vaccine mandates, and the 2020 election. Ralph was firm https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-first-gop-gubernatorial-debate-was-a-massive-success-31368308-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-first-gop-gubernatorial-debate-was-a-massive-success-31368308-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The plan sets a bold goal to open 1,000 new child care programs by 2024 through $100 million investment to expand access to child care for working https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-caring-for-mi-future-plan-31368339-battle-creek-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-caring-for-mi-future-plan-31368339-battle-creek-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nominations for new Alternative Fuel Corridors intended to improve driving experience for Michiganders, bring jobs to our state  LANSING, MI https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michigan-submitted-seven-nominations-for-new-alternative-fuel-corridors-31368358-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michigan-submitted-seven-nominations-for-new-alternative-fuel-corridors-31368358-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Judge grants injunction in suit brought by Planned Parenthood, Governor presses forward on her lawsuit to establish abortion as a right under the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-preliminary-injunction-against-michigans-1931-law-criminalizing-abortion-31369242-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-preliminary-injunction-against-michigans-1931-law-criminalizing-abortion-31369242-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history   LANSING, Mich. -- https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-calhoun-and-huron-counties-31369271-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-calhoun-and-huron-counties-31369271-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox are celebrating the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-more-than-3-billion-in-auto-insurance-refunds-have-been-issued-to-michigan-drivers-31369274-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-more-than-3-billion-in-auto-insurance-refunds-have-been-issued-to-michigan-drivers-31369274-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500