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President Biden’s team says Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are the ‘clearest’ path to victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden campaign is laying out what it sees as its path to winning the White House in a new memo sent to its staffers Thursday, saying that winning the Blue Wall states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan is the “clearest pathway” to victory. Though senior aides write in the memo that they could clinch 270 electoral votes in a number of ways, the new memo, obtained by the Associated Press, says those three states are critical and why President Joe Biden has prioritized those areas in his recent travels. The memo, from campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon and campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez, also contends that Biden remains the strongest Democratic opponent to Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee. “There is also no indication that anyone else would outperform the president vs. Trump,” the memo says. “Hypothetical polling of alternative nominees will always be unreliable, and surveys do not take into account the negative media environment that any Democratic nominee will encounter. The only Democratic candidate for whom this is already baked in is President Biden.”
Notable former Luce Co. Sheriff Kevin Erickson dies after long illness
The Luce County Sheriff’s Office said retired Sheriff Kevin Erickson passed away in the early Thursday from a long illness. His career with the office started in 1978. Shortly after becoming a deputy, Erickson became sheriff at 22 years old, making him the youngest sheriff in Michigan history at the time. Sheriff Erickson retired in 2017 after 37 years, also making him the longest-serving sheriff in the state of Michigan. After retiring as sheriff, Erickson became a county commissioner and later the Luce County emergency management coordinator. He will also be remembered as an instructor at Northern Michigan University Police Academy.
Cornwall Creek Flooding drawdown to begin Aug. 12
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY — Cornwall Creek Flooding will be lowered by about 6 feet beginning Monday, Aug. 12, to comply with a state safety order and prepare for dam renovations, with the goal of preserving the impoundment for recreation and wildlife. Access to the flooding will be affected, and the Shore-to-Shore equestrian trail will be rerouted during the project. Northern Michigan-based conservation nonprofit Huron Pines is leading the two-phase project to draw down the 161-acre flooding and renovate the dam, which is owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Division. Managed as a non-motorized fishing and recreation area, the flooding attracts anglers, kayakers and horseback riders and lies at the heart of the Pigeon River Country State Forest. Built in 1966, the earthen dam impounds Cornwall Creek, a small tributary of the Pigeon River in southern Cheboygan County. A 2019 safety inspection by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the state agency which regulates dams, rated the dam and its water control infrastructure in poor condition. Past and recent engineering inspections indicate the partial drawdown is necessary to reduce the risk of a potential failure until problems with the dam can be addressed.
Hoof around the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY - If you are looking for a fun event for the family to enjoy the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival is happening now until Aug. 11. There are opportunities to be awed by the jumps and strides from horses and riders from all different levels. Gary Howe, marketing and communications manager at Traverse City Horse Shows, says, “I think taking in that this is right in our backyard in Northern Michigan, that we have 12 weeks of Olympic-level competition. We get riders from around the around the world representing about 25 countries in 2023, and we expect that...
Alpenfest runs all week in Gaylord with fun for all
GAYLORD — Alpenfest 59 started on Tuesday, but there’s still time to catch the fun. The festival draws many people from across the state, and it’s easy to see why with all the activities, which include a stone-throwing competition, line dancing class and the famous ice cream social. Organizers say it’s a great time for the community to come together on Main Street. “We’re bringing Northern Michigan together here in downtown Gaylord for one whole week, and our crowds have been increasing year after year since COVID. So we’re really happy about that. We’ve got a lot of positive comments. We’re always adding something new, and it’s friends meeting friends that haven’t seen one another in years,” said festival chairman Kenneth Mattei.
Boaters motor in for Thursday’s Boyne Thunder powerboat poker run
BOYNE CITY — This weekend, boaters will get to enjoy Lake Charlevoix at high speed. Boyne Thunder is a thrilling powerboat poker run hosted by Boyne City Main Street. Boaters will make their away to five different stops around the lake to collect cards. At the end, everyone will open the cards to reveal who has the best hand. The money raised from the event helps to promote downtown as well as Camp Quality, which helps children battling cancer, and Challenge Mountain, which assists people with disabilities.
George Clooney asks Biden to leave race, floats Whitmer and several others as an alternative
Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after headlining a fundraiser that brought in a record single-night haul for the president’s reelection campaign. Clooney said in a New York Times opinion piece that he loves Biden, but the party would lose the presidential race as well as any control in Congress with him as the nominee. “This isn’t only my opinion; this is the opinion of every senator and congress member and governor that I’ve spoken with in private,” wrote Clooney. He’s hosted several high-dollar Hollywood fundraisers, including for Biden last month. Clooney argued the party should pick a new nominee at its convention next month, saying the process would be “messy” but “wake up” voters in the party’s favor, mentioning Vice President Kamala Harris and Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Gavin Newsom of California among those from who the country should now hear.
How People in Michigan Can Use Crypto
Ever since Bitcoin blew up, cryptocurrencies have flourished with tens of thousands of other tokens being minted since and many new ones popping up all the time. In this fast-moving world of digital assets, crypto offers residents of Michigan a range of opportunities to use them — from investments to many practical uses for everyday life. The most successful and largest cryptos by market capitalization, such as Bitcoin and Solana are rapidly becoming more popular as a payment method for online services. One of the sectors that are leading the way with its adoption as a valid means of exchange...
BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue
WASHINGTON (AP) — BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they are equipped with airbag inflators that can explode, leading to a potentially serious injury or death. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with a Takata inflator, the agency said. If the inflator explodes, it may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants of a vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death, the NHTSA said. BMW has not received any reports of any accidents or injuries in the U.S. that may be related to this issue, according to the latest report.
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