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Community Catalysts Announces Livingston County's Newest Attainable Single Family Home Program: Bethel Homes, Powered by Lake Trust

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2026HOWELL, MI — Community Catalysts, a Livingston County housing nonprofit, today announced the launch of Bethel Homes, Powered by Lake Trust — Livingston County's newest attainable singlefamily home program. Bethel Homes will build two different home types: a two-story 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home, and a ranchstyle 2 bedroom/1.5 bath home. The homes will range in size from 960-1232 square feet, and both styles will have a full basement. At a price point of $250,000, these

44% of Employers Report Unfilled Roles as Hiring Process Takes Longer

The hiring process itself may be getting in the way of filling open jobs, as U.S. companies report more unfilled roles, longer timelines and positions closing without a hire while job seekers say automated systems are making it harder to feel heard, according to a newly released Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. The disconnect comes as 44% of U.S. hiring managers say their company currently has open positions they cannot fill, significantly increasing from 36% in the fall of 2025 and

Lacasa Emergency Appeal

LACASA Launches Emergency Appeal to Keep Survivors Moving Forward Two-week campaign for transportation assistance aims to raise $20,000 as longtime supporters match donations up to $10,000.   Howell, MI – LACASA is launching a two-week emergency community appeal to help ensure survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence can continue accessing the transportation they need to rebuild their lives. To help meet the growing demand, longtime supporters Judy and Bert Herzog have pledged to

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Cleary University to Transition Nursing Programs to Livingston County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 23, 2026  CONTACT:Brett RogersDirector of Marketing800-686-1883 x.1558brogers@cleary.edu  Editor’s note: if you would like an interview with a representative from Cleary, please contact Brett Rogers at brogers@cleary.edu.  Cleary University to transition nursing programs to Livingston County  Siena Heights University’s accredited nursing programs are coming to Livingston County in partnership with Trinity Health Livingston, pending approvals   (HOWELL, MI) Cleary

54% of Job Seekers Expect a Difficult Search Amid Pay, Competition and Job Worries

Finding a job feels difficult for many Americans actively looking for work, according to a new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, especially when the right role must match their qualifications, pay needs and long-term goals. Forty-one percent of U.S. job seekers say they are actively looking for a new job, with 82% focused on full-time positions. Both figures are unchanged from the fall of 2025. Still, more than half of job seekers (54%) say it will be difficult to find a job in the

Price 4 Limo Gears Up For Another Busy Weekend!

June 19, 2026 — Price 4 Charter Buses & Limos, America's largest and highest-rated limo, party bus, and charter bus company, is proud to announce it is fully geared up to serve hundreds of groups across the United States this weekend — June 19–21, 2026. From stretch limos rolling out for Juneteenth celebrations in Philadelphia, to party buses loading up fan groups heading to the College World Series Finals in Omaha, to full-size motorcoaches shuttling gallery crowds to Shinnecock Hills for the final round