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Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. stock listing is moving to a new market effective Monday and will avoid delisting, for now. Full story »

Genesee County's unemployment rate inched up in January to 16.4 percent from 16 percent in December, as seasonal employment jobs were shed. Full story »

As Toyota works to repair its image following a series of vehicle recalls, the corporation is recognizing Saginaw Township's Draper Toyota for doing its part to satisfy customers. Full story »

Now, Short, a convicted embezzler, is the subject of a state investigation for possible parole violation after the Michigan Economic Growth Authority granted Short’s company $9 million in tax credits Tuesday. Full story »

A Michigan Economic Development Corp. spokesman said that it's "unclear" whether the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) tax credits worth $9.1 million approved Tuesday to Renewable and Sustainable Companies (RASCO) will move forward, or if there are any legal ramifications that would void it. Full story »

The following is a statement released today by Greg Main, the president and chief executive officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., regarding RASCO: Full story »

The Michigan Department of Corrections was investigating Wednesday whether a convicted embezzler who snagged a $9.1 million business tax credit from the state has violated parole. Full story »

The Michigan Department of Corrections is investigating whether a convicted embezzler who snagged a $9.1 million business tax credit from the state has violated parole. Full story »

The owner of the company who has the building for sale on Cole Boulevard which was going to be the headquarters of RASCO said he had no idea about the chief executive's past felony conviction. Full story »

Move over steamed corned beef and cabbage, Bay City's Brooklyn Boyz Pizza is offering green pizza in honor of St. Patrick's Day. "It's St. Patrick's Day," said Kevin Novellino, owner of Brooklyn Boyz Pizza, 612 E. Midland on Bay City's West Side. "Get into the spirit." Novellino, whose heritage is a mix of Irish and Italian, said his pizzeria... Full story »

Chemical Bank’s campaign, ‘Mittens for Michigan,’ wrapped up with the collection of 12,576 new and gently used mittens, gloves, hats, coats and scarves for needy Michigan individuals and families. Donations were collected between November and February in Chemical Bank offices across the state. “We’re extremely proud of the campaign’s success and the support that our customers and communities provided... Full story »

The Saginaw Valley Young Professionals Network is hosting its March networking at noon event on Monday. Full story »

Chemical Bank, which has 129 offices across the state including two in Genesee County, helped collect 12,576 new and used mittens, gloves, hats, coats and scarves in its recent Mittens for Michigan campaign. Full story »

Here is The Flint Journal's coverage of a new sustainable development company's announcement today that it plans to bring its headquarters and 765 jobs to Flint. Full story »

If you’re planning a class, family, military or other type of reunion and need assistance, the 18th annual Reunion-Reunion event might be the place to get the help you need. Full story »