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Mecosta County man who saved 2-year-old receives prestigious award
MECOSTA COUNTY - A Barryton Man received a Lifesaving Award on Thursday from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department. Michael Huffman of Mecosta County saved a 2-year-old girl after he found her in a body of water on his property. He resuscitated the girl and saved her life. He said, “My dog barked, another kid in my pond kind of just was shocked to see him in there. Shocked to see the girl in there.” Huffman acted quickly, and he thanked his connections to first response teams. “My father was in rescue and fire, and a lot of friends. ... I was in fire department for a few years, so I got a little bit of background,” he said.
Federal agencies, local leaders talk community improvement at two-day event
SAULT STE. MARIE — Several federal agencies gathered at Kewadin Casino to talk about improving funding and programs in the Eastern U.P. The two-day event, “Linking UP,” included speakers from organizations like the Treasury Department and USDA Rural Development. The goal was brainstorm ways to bring resources like clean energy, workforce development, transportation, broadband and clean water up north. While it only lasts two days, the event took five months to organize. In small and large group sessions, local dignitaries got information on how to bring federal funding to their communities. “We are hoping that we can get those answers today [on] how can we move forward to make this a better place to live. What do we have to do? These are the people that can help us figure out how to do that,” said Linda Hoath, Soo Convention & Visitors Bureau executive director.
Sault Ste. Marie Police add bike patrols downtown thanks to grant
SAULT STE. MARIE — On Thursday, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department announced a new way to patrol and interact with the public downtown. Four full-time officers will be on bike patrol in addition to their regular vehicle patrol duties. Each officer recently completed a rigorous 32-hour police mountain bike training course at Oakland Community College. Grant funding helped the department purchase two new bikes and a bike rack. Additional grant funding will help pay for the officers’ work hours. “We believe that this is going to increase the ability to interact with the community and talk to business owners, talk to the public...in the downtown area and residential areas – just have more of a one-on-one engagement with our community,” said Chief Wes Bierling.
Bill Shepler, co-founder of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, dies at 92
Bill Shepler, co-founder and captain of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, died at 92 years old. In a post, Shepler’s Ferry said, “Bill’s dedication and passion for connecting people to the beauty of Mackinac Island created unforgettable memories for countless guests. His legacy of service, leadership, and community spirit will forever be a part of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shepler family and friends during this difficult time.” “Rest in peace, Captain Bill. You will be deeply missed.”
Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns
NEW YORK (AP) — Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries. Select models of Bissell-branded “Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners” can spew hot water or steam while the products are in use or being heated up, according to notices Thursday from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. That poses a risk of burns to users. Bissell has received a 183 reports of hot water or steam expelling from the products. That includes 157 reports of minor burns, the regulators noted, with 145 injuries reported in the U.S. and 12 in Canada as of June 4, according to Health Canada. Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the now-recalled steam cleaners and contact Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Bissell for a refund or store credit. Impacted customers will have a choice between $60 (CA$82) in store credit or a $40 (CA$55) refund for each.
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Newhart, best remembered now as the star of two hit television shows of the 1970s and 1980s that bore his name, launched his career as a standup comic in the late 1950s. He gained nationwide fame when his routine was captured on vinyl in 1960 as “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,” which went on to win a Grammy Award as album of the year. While other comedians of the time, including Lenny Bruce, Mort Sahl, Alan King, and Mike Nichols and Elaine May, frequently got laughs with their aggressive attacks on modern mores, Newhart was an anomaly. His outlook was modern, but he rarely raised his voice above a hesitant, almost stammering delivery. His only prop was a telephone, used to pretend to hold a conversation with someone on the other end of the line.
Lane closure for work on I-75 bridge over Carp River begins Monday in Mackinac County
NEWBERRY — Work on the I-75 bridge over the Carp River in Mackinac County will begin Monday, July 22, as part of a $2 million Michigan Department of Transportation investment to rebuild three bridges in the eastern Upper Peninsula. At the I-75 bridge, work will require a single-lane closure of northbound I-75. Traffic will be restricted to a 12-foot maximum width and a speed reduction will be in place through the work area. The project also involves repairing the M-123 overpass at I-75 and the M-134 bridge over the Pine River in Mackinac County. Work includes epoxy overlay, deck patching, joint replacement, structure patching, railing repairs, beam, substructure, surface sealer, and approach work. This project includes a five-year epoxy bridge deck overlay performance warranty. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 24 jobs. Work on the M-134 bridge started in April and is nearing completion. All three bridges are expected to be completed by November.
Rally shooter had photos of Trump, Biden and other US officials on his phone, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old Pennsylvania man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump had photos on his phone of the former Republican president, President Joe Biden and other officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Chris Wray, according to two people familiar with the matter. Investigators searching Thomas Matthew Crooks’ devices have also found that the shooter looked up the dates for the Democratic National Convention as well as Trump’s appearances, according to the people who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition on anonymity to discuss details of the ongoing probe. He also searched for “major depressive disorder,” according to three people familiar the investigation. But investigators have not yet determined whether he was actually diagnosed with the disorder, one of the people said. Studies have shown that the vast majority of people with mental illnesses are not violent, and experts say most people who are violent do not have mental illnesses. On a conference call with reporters Sunday, Kevin Rojek, the special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh field office, said: “We have no indication of any mental health issues.”
Michigan unemployment rate advances in June
LANSING – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 4.1 percent during June, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment receded by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment rose by 8,000, resulting in an essentially unchanged workforce in June. ”Michigan’s unemployment rate increased for the first time in 2024 and matched the U.S. rate of 4.1 percent,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “The labor force and payroll jobs remained stable in June.” The national unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 4.1 percent during June, matching Michigan’s jobless rate. Over the year, the U.S. unemployment rate rose by half a percentage point. The statewide rate advanced by 0.4 percentage points since June 2023.
Gladwin issues boil water advisory after water main leak
GLADWIN — The city of Gladwin on Thursday said they had a leak in a water main in the area of First Street, north to Fifth Street and from Bowery Avenue, east to M18 (Silverleaf Street). The city’s DPW crews responded quickly and located the leak, officials said. Because the pressure in the system dropped below 20 PSI, the city is issuing a boil water advisory for drinking water following the State Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) guidelines. Water pressure was never completely lost and it is very likely nothing back flowed into the system, officials said.
Ford to start making F-Series Super Duty pickups at plant in Canada to keep up with demand
DETROIT (AP) — Ford plans to start making its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle. The automaker said Thursday that it plans to invest about $3 billion to expand Super Duty production. This includes $2.3 billion to install assembly and integrated stamping operations at the Oakville facility in Canada. The plant will produce up to 100,000 units of the pickups. Ford Motor Co. also makes the Super Duty pickups at plants in Kentucky and Ohio, which are operating at full capacity. The Kentucky and Ohio plants produced more than 200,000 Super Duty trucks during the first half of this year, Ford said.
Looking for a summer escape? Crystal Mountain offers value packages for every interest
For Ben Brandstatter, Crystal Mountain holds such a cherished place in his family’s memories, he and his three siblings and parents bought a condo at the resort to enjoy it year-round. It’s the place where he learned to ski as a kid in the mid-90s and where he now spends every Father’s Day with his dad, brother and uncles, golfing both courses, the Mountain Ridge and the Betsie Valley. He celebrated his father’s 60th birthday at Crystal Mountain as well as his bachelor party and his brother-in-law’s, too. And just before the birth of his second child, he and his...
US journalist attends hearing in Russia in his trial on espionage charges that he and the US deny
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich attended a hearing behind closed doors on Thursday in his trial in Russia on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. government vehemently deny. Authorities arrested the 32-year-old journalist on March 29, 2023, while he was on a reporting trip and claimed without offering any evidence that he was gathering secret information for the U.S. The American-born son of immigrants from the USSR, Gershkovich is the first Western journalist arrested on espionage charges in post-Soviet Russia. The U.S. State Department has declared him “wrongfully detained,” thereby committing the government to assertively seek his release. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow and Washington’s intelligence services are discussing an exchange involving Gershkovich, according to Russian state news agency Tass.
‘FunFest,’ Evart’s dulcimer festival, returns for the 50th year
EVART — The Original Dulcimer Players Club presents the 50th annual acoustic instrument festival called FunFest. Traditionally known as the Evart Dulcimer Festival, you’ll find a variety of talented musicians plucking, strumming and singing their hearts out. Boasting about 30 stage performances and 200 workshops over the three days, there’s no shortage of fun. “There’s something for everyone. If you love traditional music or you love old time music, or you love acoustic music, this is a great place to be. You can hear all sorts of things, bluegrass, old time Celtic, and sometimes you’ll hear people singing pop tunes as well,” said Brian Burchett, dulcimer club president.
Update On State Budget at Grand Traverse County Commissioner Meeting
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY - An update on the State Budget at Today’s Grand Traverse County Commission Meeting. The 103rd District State Representative Betsy Coffia presented commissioners with plans on the State’s 82.5 billion dollar budget for the 2025 fiscal year. That funding was passed on June 27th in Lansing. Representative Coffia’s main focuses were on the State’s Housing Crisis, Voter Participation and Medicaid Services. She says, “Proud to say that all four of those bills have passed the House with strong bipartisan support. One or two of them even got unanimous support, which I was very happy about. Finally, my office constituent work by the numbers to date since I started in January 2023, my team and I have tried to say really engage the district. I’ve taken over a thousand meetings with constituents and stakeholders. We’ve helped over 68,000 constituents with casework, everything from there dealing with a state agency.” The budget goes into effect October 1st .
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