Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Domestic Violence Coalition lost a federal STOP grant and is now seeking new funding to support its emergency response and victim advocacy services.
The nonprofit warns it may close by March if it cannot secure the estimated $90,000 needed annually (Paw Paw, Mich.).
🌲 Environment
Michigan DNR announced major deer hunting rule changes for 2026 that affect local hunters.
Mid-September seasons now combine early antlerless and Liberty hunts while the muzzleloader season shortens to Dec. 4-6 + digital eHarvest tags become available.
🏛️ Government
Beginning Saturday, Sept.
12, deer hunters in the Lower Peninsula can use any legal hunting rifle as the Natural Resources Commission removed the Limited Firearms Deer Zone+ the change, approved in May, now permits use of firearms larger than .22 rimfire statewide.
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