AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Dryden 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/dryden-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/dryden-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:45:58 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI -- Governor Whitmer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-bridge-and-road-repair-projects-on-i69-in-clinton-county-i96-in-kent-county-starting-this-week-31352175-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-bridge-and-road-repair-projects-on-i69-in-clinton-county-i96-in-kent-county-starting-this-week-31352175-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Whitmer on April 25th, proclaimed April 25-May 1 as Student Appreciation Week in Michigan, celebrating the state’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proclaims-student-appreciation-week-in-michigan-31352179-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proclaims-student-appreciation-week-in-michigan-31352179-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Battle Creek Community Foundation and Wayne Metro Community Action Agency each receive $500K grants to establish Children’s Savings Account https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-1-million-to-help-michigan-families-save-for-college-31352462-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-1-million-to-help-michigan-families-save-for-college-31352462-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on April 26th, in announcing Michigan Strategic https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-new-investments-to-create-nearly-700-jobs-drive-economic-momentum-across-michigan-31353182-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-new-investments-to-create-nearly-700-jobs-drive-economic-momentum-across-michigan-31353182-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On April 27th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Maureen H. Kinsella to the 6th Circuit Court of Oakland https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-makes-appointment-to-the-bench-31354088-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-makes-appointment-to-the-bench-31354088-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued the following statements after the United States Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-statements-on-confirmation-of-mark-totten-as-us-attorney-for-the-western-district-of-michigan-31354143-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-statements-on-confirmation-of-mark-totten-as-us-attorney-for-the-western-district-of-michigan-31354143-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New grants awarded will be used to implement EV-based services in eight Michigan counties   LANSING, MI – On April 28th, Lieutenant https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-announces-more-than-577000-in-grants-to-support-statewide-electric-vehicle-adoption-31355044-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-announces-more-than-577000-in-grants-to-support-statewide-electric-vehicle-adoption-31355044-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI?–?This week, in recognition of Student Appreciation Week, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist visited Sexton High School in Lansing and https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-celebrates-student-appreciation-week-31356237-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-celebrates-student-appreciation-week-31356237-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI -- On April 25th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sat down with students, parents, educators, and mental health professionals at Pontiac High https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-hosts-mental-health-roundtable-in-pontiac-to-push-for-additional-mental-health-investments-for-students-31352250-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-hosts-mental-health-roundtable-in-pontiac-to-push-for-additional-mental-health-investments-for-students-31352250-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor speaks at the NAACP’s 67th Freedom Fund Dinner  Detroit, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke at the 67th NAACP Freedom https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-executive-directive-to-boost-voter-registration-31357002-detroit-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-executive-directive-to-boost-voter-registration-31357002-detroit-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 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-announces-major-road-repair-projects-starting-this-week-in-antrim-arenac-calhoun-charlevoix-houghton-and-saginaw-counties-31357004-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-road-repair-projects-starting-this-week-in-antrim-arenac-calhoun-charlevoix-houghton-and-saginaw-counties-31357004-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -– On April 26th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4252 to ensure that funding is in place to support and maintain https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bill-ensuring-railroad-crossing-infrastructure-fully-funded-to-protect-michigan-motorists-31353186-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bill-ensuring-railroad-crossing-infrastructure-fully-funded-to-protect-michigan-motorists-31353186-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, Mich. – On April 26, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to announce that the Little Traverse https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-1-million-awarded-to-little-traverse-bay-bands-of-odawa-indians-to-support-jobs-economic-growth-31353430-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-1-million-awarded-to-little-traverse-bay-bands-of-odawa-indians-to-support-jobs-economic-growth-31353430-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Ralph Rebandt for Michigan Governor was greatly encouraged with the news that the U.S. Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade. Even though he https://www.americantowns.com/news/ralph-rebandt-for-michigan-governor-news-roe-vs-wade-31359960-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ralph-rebandt-for-michigan-governor-news-roe-vs-wade-31359960-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 3rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 150 awards were made to 57 local school districts, 14 intermediate school https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-150-schools-to-receive-10-million-in-total-for-school-safety-grants-to-keep-students-safe-in-classrooms-31360018-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-150-schools-to-receive-10-million-in-total-for-school-safety-grants-to-keep-students-safe-in-classrooms-31360018-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500