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Georgia-Pacific on Jan. 15 announced it will close its longtime Dixie cup manufacturing plant in Forks Township by the end of 2021, putting 190 people out of work. As the plant gets ready to gradually close and relocate some equipment to Kentucky, take a look back the facility's long history and how stalled demand amid the pandemic got it to this point.
A BRAND-NEW coffee roasting plant is soon to be established in Renton, bringing the delights of coffee brewing to the community. Pure Roasters is fronted by Robert Sanchez, ex-founder and manager of now defunct Dumbarton Big Sparra Music Café, and friend and business partner, Don Cunningham. The new site will be found at Carman Stables, which is currently occupied by Jackie and the Beanstalk organic farm, meaning locals can pick up fresh coffee alongside salad boxes and fresh fruits and vegetables. Robert told the Reporter: “I come from a background of sales and ran the Big Sparra ...
The Fremont Business Improvement District Board discussed the mailing of its newsletter and a proposal for a fountain in the downtown area at its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Let’s start today with a fun math problem.
It was a whirlwind 2020 for the Mayor of Ignace. Penny Lucas took over the helm in April after Don Cunningham resigned over concerns surrounding negative viral comments made on social media. “The Township’s entire Administration staff had resigned and our staff compliment had to be rebuilt from the ground up. Fortunately we were able to fill the positions with experienced employees, a lot of whom had worked previously for the Municipality in one capacity or another.” Lucas notes the new hires all have a vested interest in the success of the community and are also long-time residents. Sh...