AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Galesburg 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/galesburg-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/galesburg-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 02 May 2024 03:44:57 -0500 Meijer, Jacobs Introduce Bill to Modernize & Strengthen State Department WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Peter Meijer https://www.americantowns.com/news/meijer-jacobs-introduce-bill-to-modernize-and-strengthen-state-department-31427639-galesburg-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/meijer-jacobs-introduce-bill-to-modernize-and-strengthen-state-department-31427639-galesburg-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Walberg Highlights Biden's Energy Crisis and the Need for Immediate Relief As steep gas prices continue to take a toll on family budgets, https://www.americantowns.com/news/walberg-highlights-bidens-energy-crisis-and-the-need-for-immediate-relief-31428209-galesburg-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/walberg-highlights-bidens-energy-crisis-and-the-need-for-immediate-relief-31428209-galesburg-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Walberg Visits Southern Border to See Biden's Border Crisis Eagle Pass, Texas—Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) visited the U.S.-Mexico border https://www.americantowns.com/news/walberg-visits-southern-border-to-see-bidens-border-crisis-31428212-galesburg-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/walberg-visits-southern-border-to-see-bidens-border-crisis-31428212-galesburg-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Moolenaar Supports Legislation Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day This Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing https://www.americantowns.com/news/moolenaar-supports-legislation-recognizing-the-50th-anniversary-of-national-hunting-and-fishing-day-31466172-galesburg-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/moolenaar-supports-legislation-recognizing-the-50th-anniversary-of-national-hunting-and-fishing-day-31466172-galesburg-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 -Yummy Food Trucks -Live "chill" music all day (bring a chair!) -Kids carnival - ages 10 and under. -In-store discounts -40 booths selling crystals, https://www.americantowns.com/news/rockhound-festival-2023-31619739-galesburg-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rockhound-festival-2023-31619739-galesburg-mi.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 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 Thu, 02 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-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 Thu, 02 May 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 Thu, 02 May 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 Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As U.S. Supreme Court weighs overturning Roe v. Wade and triggering Michigan’s 1931 ban on abortion, Governor Whitmer takes action to protect https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-gov-whitmer-presses-forward-on-lawsuit-to-protect-legal-abortion-31360031-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-gov-whitmer-presses-forward-on-lawsuit-to-protect-legal-abortion-31360031-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On May 3rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to announce that the Department’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-3-million-awarded-to-expand-highspeed-internet-in-eastern-upper-peninsula-31361084-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-3-million-awarded-to-expand-highspeed-internet-in-eastern-upper-peninsula-31361084-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As Supreme Court weighs overturning Roe, governors call for passage of Women’s Health Protection Act  Lansing, MI — After a draft https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-governors-calling-on-congress-to-protect-access-to-abortion-31361099-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-governors-calling-on-congress-to-protect-access-to-abortion-31361099-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI  ­– On May 3rd, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Bentley Street bridge over Farmers Creek in Lapeer is the first https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-first-bridge-in-bundling-pilot-project-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-lapeer-31361104-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-first-bridge-in-bundling-pilot-project-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-lapeer-31361104-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 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 – On May 4th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-alcona-alpena-and-st-clair-counties-31361171-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-alcona-alpena-and-st-clair-counties-31361171-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Five-year initiative aims to provide affordable and accessible housing, give state competitive edge in talent attraction, retention   https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-launch-of-firstever-statewide-housing-plan-31361192-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-launch-of-firstever-statewide-housing-plan-31361192-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500