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Thursday, April 04, 2013  GM to invest money but no new jobs in 3 area plants.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  PBS announced Monday it will air in February a series of programs under the umbrella title "After Newtown."

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The National Severe Storms Laboratory has put this website together, along with a downloadable app for smart devices, to make anyone a weather spotter!

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Season 14 Auditions for Individuals to be Held in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Detroit, Kansas City, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Cleveland, Dallas and San Diego.

Monday, October 31, 2011  General Motors is creating / maintaining about 320 jobs at the Romulus, Michigan plant.

Friday, October 28, 2011  General Motors has announced it is investing $215 million Saginaw Metal Castings plant to retool equipment for a new product. Nexteer says it's investing $150 million into its Saginaw Operations.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  65% of production workers voted in favor of the deal, and about 65% of skilled trade workers also supported it.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  During the UAW and General Motors press conference regarding the negotiation agreements Wednesday morning, it was announced that Saginaw Casting will receive $215 million and add about 255 jobs.

Friday, July 29, 2011  Casting calls will be held Saturday, July 30th from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Gardner-White Furniture building on 45300 Hayes Road in Macomb.

Monday, June 06, 2011  Los Angeles based Casting Director Tracy Dixon is holding an open Casting Call for a new Disney film.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  The following changes have been announced at local plants.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  General Motors Saginaw Metal Casting Operation was recognized Tuesday by Consumers Energy for a capital improvement project that resulted in a 4% reduction in natural gas usage – or $300,000 annual savings.

Friday, July 02, 2010  "America's Next Top Model" is looking for tall young women this month, with a casting call on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.

Thursday, March 25, 2010  The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is announcing Thursday the creation of local journalism centers in five regions.