Winners will be honored at the Fox Theatre on Nov. 17 in Detroit Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission today announced 46 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Service Awards and applauded their commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy. “Michigan succeeds because of Michiganders who go above and … Read more
Sunday winners announced The people chose three winners from the “Canstruction” food charity event. St. John’s Lutheran School, Windover High School and Jefferson Middle School won awards on Sunday. Voters paid $1 for each nomination. Canstruction is a nationwide charitable competition that involves building sculptures with canned food items. The third annual event was hosted … Read more
The Midland Business Alliance and its Advisory Committee on Infrastructure’s initial plans for easing the flooding strain on the Tittabawassee River watershed is being shared with city, county, region and state officials following its release Nov. 2. Called the Midland Flood Reduction Plan, the report outlines the first projects to begin when the U.S. Army Corps … Read more
HEMLOCK, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the electronic and solar energy industries, today released its second Sustainability Report. The report notes the progress HSC has made since its inaugural 2020 report and highlights the company’s role in the nation’s clean energy economy by supplying the hyper-pure … Read more
Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, broke ground on a major expansion project in Saginaw County Friday, Oct. 21. Company officials say this expansion project will modernize the manufacturing process HSC uses to refine its semiconductor-grade polysilicon and represents a planned $375 million investment by … Read more
Hemlock Semiconductor officially broke ground Friday on a massive $375 million expansion of its plant in Saginaw County. Hemlock is a global leader in the semiconductor industry. A.B. Ghosh is Hemlock’s President and CEO. He said the new facility will focus on creating higher purity chips for mobile phones. “It’s really exciting to see that … Read more
A $375 million expansion project at Hemlock Semiconductor is now under way after a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. The Thomas Township plant is the nation’s leading manufacturer of polysilicon used in semiconductor chips. Officials say the project will modernize the manufacturing process by adding 3 new buildings. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the expansion is expected … Read more
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined company officials and federal, state, and local leaders to break ground on Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) new expansion project at the company’s Thomas Township operations. Governor Whitmer announced the project in September, bringing a planned investment of $375 million and creation of 170 high-wage jobs to Saginaw County and strengthening Michigan’s leadership position … Read more
Advanced manufacturing technologies will enable HSC to strengthen semiconductor supply chain Hemlock, Mich. — Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC), the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon used in the semiconductor and solar industries, today celebrated breaking ground on an expansion project that will modernize the manufacturing process HSC uses to refine its semiconductor-grade polysilicon. “Michigan is … Read more
To the editor: The Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network is very grateful for the approximately 750 pounds of lamb and pork products (valued at approximately $4,500) donated by 10 businesses which purchased animals from youth at this year’s Midland County Fair auction. The packages of frozen meat will be distributed to people in Midland … Read more