AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Canton 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/canton-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/canton-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 13 May 2024 19:22:44 -0500 It's that time! Holiday cheer is around the corner, and so is the Winter Wonderland Party! Save the date and buy your tickets to claim your https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-canton-winter-wonderland-party-31493374-canton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-canton-winter-wonderland-party-31493374-canton-mi.html Government and Politics Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Come join us for MSF's 2023 MainStage Season. Schedule of Events: The Tragedy of Macbeth: Directed by MSF Artistic Director Janice L Blixt Three https://www.americantowns.com/news/michigan-shakespeare-festival-2023-31523654-canton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/michigan-shakespeare-festival-2023-31523654-canton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Canton Township's 30th Annual Liberty Fest is fast approaching and will be held on June 15, 16, and 17, in Heritage Park!    Schedule: https://www.americantowns.com/news/canton-liberty-fest-2023-31583362-canton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/canton-liberty-fest-2023-31583362-canton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing boot camp fitness franchise, is opening in Canton and motivating people to live a more active https://www.americantowns.com/news/fit-body-boot-camp-is-now-open-for-classes-in-canton-31619571-canton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fit-body-boot-camp-is-now-open-for-classes-in-canton-31619571-canton-mi.html Health and Fitness Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrating a tradition that is thousands of years old, the Canton Commission for Culture, Arts and Heritage and its Chinese Festival Subcommittee https://www.americantowns.com/news/2024-chinese-spring-festival-31646060-canton-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/2024-chinese-spring-festival-31646060-canton-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 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 Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500