SW Michigan

Steve Skalka, assistant superintendent for human resources in Lakeview School District and a former Lakeview High School principal, is one of two finalists for the top job in East China

Two MMR paramedics and an office staff member were transported to a Saginaw hospital after a suspicious letter was reported at U.S. Senator Carl Levin's Saginaw office.

The residents of Saugatuck and Douglas will vote on whether the two cities should consolidate. The State Boundary Commission today approved the referendum request, according to a Consolidated Government Committee press release. The group supports merging the two cities. The petitions now go to the head of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for final OK.

DETROIT -- A judge is expected to finalize Wednesday a $700,000 settlement between McDonald's Corp. and members of Michigan's Muslim community over claims a suburban Detroit restaurant falsely advertised its food as prepared according to Islamic law.

Greg Gray PORTAGE, MI -- Brighton Area Schools Superintendent Greg Gray, the only finalist in the search for a new superintendent for Portage Public Schools, will have a public interview with the Portage school board at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.