Local Arts & Culture: Ludington’s Area Center for the Arts opens Jamie Gannon’s “Specific to Site: Mapping Time and Place” June 5–27, using mirrored photos and location-based painting to map Michigan and Midwest architecture. Community & Food Systems: The Pure Markette returns for its third season June 10 in Baldwin, with weekly farmers, makers, food trucks, music, kids’ activities, and mobile health clinics through Sept. 2. Civic Service & Education: Pere Marquette Township clerk Rachelle D. Enbody earns Level Three Michigan Professional Municipal Clerk certification, highlighting ongoing training for election and local government work. Work & Livelihood: A new report says May job cuts are accelerating as state funding drops, enrollment declines, and costs bite—some universities also cite uncertainty around federal research and international student flows. Environment & Local Economy: Northeast Michigan’s Great Lakes stewardship network leadership shifts as Meag Schwartz prepares to move into CEO work at Great Lakes Great Responsibility, while a new Thunder Bay sanctuary study will track recreation and tourism’s economic impact. Public Safety: Sterling Heights weighs opposing Lansing tax bills, warning of major revenue losses and service cuts. Health & Care: A Michigan-focused interview highlights worsening conditions in healthcare as staffing strains and private equity influence reshape daily work. Search Update: Coast Guard resumes the search for missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas after new GPS data.