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Crystal Mountain becomes first autism certified four-season resort in Michigan
BENZIE COUNTY — If you or a loved one have autism and need a vacation that’s sensory-friendly, Crystal Mountain near Thompsonville may be the place for you. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) provides autism training and certification to businesses like Crystal Mountain. To be certified, businesses need to have at least 80% of their employees pass training. It includes discussions on how to help identify if someone is on the verge of a meltdown or may have a trigger. “One in six people has a sensory need, and one in 36 children is diagnosed with autism. That’s a pretty big number, those are some astounding numbers. So hearing that kind of information and those kind of statistics, we knew that we wanted to be a part of this program, along with other employers and businesses in this region, in order to make a difference for our all of our guests,” said Jennifer King, Senior V.P. of human resources for Crystal Mountain.
New club with mini golf, food and music draws visitors to Glen Arbor
GLEN ARBOR — River Club Glen Arbor opened two weeks ago but held their grand opening on Friday. “Everyone that comes up here talks about the fact that they’ve been coming up here for 10 years or 20 years or 37 years, and it’s all multi-generational families. And we just wanted to add something to the community that would add to their memory bank,” said founder and CEO Mike Sheldon. With their grand opening, they welcomed guests to play mini golf, enjoy Mexican cuisine and listen to live music along Crystal River. The club said they wanted options for any interest and age group. “The beauty of putt-putt golf is that anybody can do it. You can be seven or 97 and enjoy it. You’re not burning a lot of calories, you’re not getting in and out of a canoe or hopping on a bicycle. You’re not committed to full-swing golf, which takes a lot of time and a lot of talent. It’s just fun for everybody,” said Sheldon.
Camp Grayling hosts their first ever Boots on the Ground Heroes Memorial
CRAWFORD COUNTY -- The first ever Boots on the Ground Heroes Memorial takes place Saturday at Camp Grayling. Combat boots adorned with flags and placards will memorialize fallen military members. Each boot will represent a service member from any branch who has passed away while in service. The ceremony will also include a blessing from the chaplain, comments from Camp Grayling commander Colonel Scott Meyers and the playing of Taps. Then the display will be opened. “As [a] currently serving member, it always makes me feel better about my service, knowing if something did tragically happen that I will be remembered in multiple different ways. But this event also honors the survivors of those service members, and it’s an opportunity for them to get the recognition of their sacrifice,” said Captain Adam Stephens, Michigan National Guard.
Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case dismissed in middle of trial and cannot be filed again
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge on Friday threw out the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the middle of his trial and said it cannot be filed again. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors over the withholding of evidence from the defense in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.” Baldwin cried and embraced his attorneys after the decision was announced.
Grand Traverse Co. announces new property fraud alert program
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds Peggy Haines announced a program for reporting and preventing property fraud. “Due to increased community interest in potential property fraud, I would like everyone to be aware of the Property Fraud Alert Program that is available through our software company,” Haines said in a press release. “With various property fraud incidents occurring recently in Michigan, I encourage everyone to sign up for our free program.” The program will alert property owners of any possible fraud by notifying subscribers when any document is recorded in their name with the Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds Office. To sign up or for more information, go to https://www.propertyfraudalert.com/.
Muskegon man charged for Manistee woman’s 2023 overdose death
On Friday, Dennis Dozier from Muskegon was arraigned on charges related to a May 2023 overdose death. After the death of Maycee Cox from Manistee, a joint investigation was conducted by the Manistee City Police Department and the State, Sheriff, and City Enforcement of Narcotics (SSCENT) Team. Dozier was charged with one count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance Causing Death and one count of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime. His bond was set at $150,000. The maximum penalty is life in prison.
Michigan State Police to assist with security at Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
LANSING — In response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request from the city of Milwaukee for law enforcement assistance, Michigan State Police will deploy 35 uniformed personnel to assist with security and crowd management at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Through EMAC, states can request and receive assistance from other states. All costs associated with deploying resources under EMAC are reimbursed. The MSP contingent will leave Michigan for Milwaukee on July 13 for a seven-day deployment. Capt. Gregory Morenko, commander of the MSP Third District, will lead the mobilization, which consists of MSP enlisted members from across the state. MSP troopers will assist with security and crowd management outside the convention center.
MDHHS reports sixth measles case this year, strongly recommends vaccination
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported a recently identified case of measles in a Macomb County child – the state’s sixth case to date in 2024. The child was diagnosed on July 3. The child’s exposure to measles is being investigated. There is no known international travel associated with this case. ”Preventing measles is simple – all residents should get vaccinated to prevent this disease,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive. “Vaccination can prevent illness and provide peace of mind in case you or your family member is exposed. As we get ready for back-to-school season, now is a great time to check with your health care provider to make sure you are current with all your vaccines.” Michigan residents can contact their health care provider or visit their local health department for additional information on ways to obtain the vaccine and schedule an appointment. Children eligible for the Vaccines for Children program may receive the vaccine from a provider enrolled in that program.
AT&T 2022 security breach hits nearly all cellular customers and landline accounts with contact
A security breach in 2022 compromised the data of nearly all of AT&T’s cellular customers, customers of mobile virtual network operators using AT&T’s wireless network, as well as its landline customers interacted with those cellular numbers. A company investigation determined that compromised data includes files containing AT&T records of calls and texts between May 1, 2022 and Oct. 31, 2022. AT&T has more than 100 million customers in the U.S. and almost 2.5 million business accounts. The company said Friday that it has launched an investigation and engaged with cybersecurity experts to understand the nature and scope of the criminal activity.
Traverse City kicks off Veterans Drive reconstruction project on July 22
TRAVERSE CITY — The city of Traverse City’s contractor, M&M Excavating, will begin the Veterans Drive reconstruction project on July 22, officials said Friday. The project limits will be on Veterans Drive between Fourteenth and the city limits (just south of Fairlane Drive), and is anticipated to be complete in mid-October, weather permitting. “We are pleased to begin the much-needed reconstruction of Veterans Drive, incorporating improved stormwater solutions and enhanced mobility features. We are grateful that our MPO status has enabled the City to secure the necessary funding for this important project,” said city engineer Anne Pagano. - Pavement removal: Existing pavements, selective sidewalks, and sections of curb will be removed to facilitate new pavement, water service replacements and other upgrades.
European Union says X’s blue checks are deceptive, transparency falls short under social media law
LONDON (AP) - The European Union said Friday that blue checkmarks from Elon Musk’s X are deceptive and that the online platform falls short on transparency and accountability requirements, the first charges against a tech company since the bloc’s new social media regulations took effect. The European Commission outlined the preliminary findings from its investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter, under the 27-nation bloc’s Digital Services Act. The rulebook, also known as the DSA, is a sweeping set of regulations that requires platforms to take more responsibility for protecting users and cleaning up their sites, under threat of hefty fines. Regulators took aim at X’s blue checks, saying they constitute “dark patterns” that are not in line with industry best practice and can be used by malicious actors to deceive users.
Biden forcefully declares he’s staying in reelection race
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden opened his highly anticipated press conference Thursday with a recitation of his NATO accomplishments during the summit this week as he faced growing calls to withdraw from the presidential race. He forcefully declared he would stay in the race and would win. As of Thursday evening, a dozen House Democrats had called for him to exit the race. The press conference was an effort to show he’s up for another four years; voters are watching, and elected officials are deciding whether to press for another choice. “Today, Kyiv still stands and NATO stands stronger than it has ever been,” Biden said, said in stressing the alliance’s support for Ukraine.
Walraven’s Market in Cadillac gets Match on Main grant for improvements
CADILLAC — 31 small businesses across Michigan were chosen to receive grant money from the state, and one of those was Walraven’s Market in Cadillac. The Match on Main program supports new or expanding businesses in downtown areas or commercial districts across the state. It provides up to $25,000 in funding to drive small business investment and growth opportunities. Walraven’s Market was able to upgrade their point-of-sale computer system and get some much-needed refrigeration equipment. “[We’re] pretty thankful that we were chosen out of everybody...I think it’s a good opportunity for anyone to make improvements that they might not have done otherwise,” said Justice Walraven.
East Bay Corners Farmers Market now accepting SNAP benefits
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — Access to local and fresh produce isn’t always possible, so the farmers market in East Bay Charter Township wants to close the gap between local vendors and people with lower incomes. People will now be able to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy fruits and vegetables at the market. Sam Lasusa, community development fellow, said it’s a twofold benefit: people who might be lower income and don’t usually shop at a farmers market get the chance, and farmers get new customers. “Locally-grown produce is higher nutrient content than what you might get at like a local grocery store,” he added.
Garfield Township issues water restrictions after hitting daily limit
TRAVERSE CITY — Garfield Township announced water restrictions exceeding the limit of five-million gallons of water per day. Notice was given that houses with even numbers need to use irrigation only on even days and odd numbers only on odd days. Township supervisor Chuck Korn said it’s one of many solutions put in place. “We have new meters that we’ve just installed for keeping track of water, and they give us electronic updates so we can monitor and see how things are trending,” said Korn. “We can see the numbers trending down, so we assume they are. And if somebody is blatantly violating, they’ll get a letter.” The restriction will remain in place until new contractual limits on water usage are approved by Traverse City.
Filling the Need: International priests in the Diocese of Gaylord
The Catholic Church continues to face challenges when it comes to having enough priests to serve all its parishes. And one of the solutions to the shortage the Catholic Church here in the United States has used for years, just got more complicated. Spend just a few minutes with Fr. Michael Janowski, and you’ll quickly learn, he simply loves being a Catholic priest “I found myself in seminary at the age of 40 going back to school, but every year that I completed, I kept going because I really enjoyed it. I really liked it, and I felt a call within me to say, okay, this is what I’m really supposed to do. And, at the age of 44, I was ordained for this diocese,” recalled Janowski.
Hook & Hunting: Mackinaw City fishery joins Great Lakes Fish Pledge
MACKINAW CITY — Big Stone Bay Fishery has signed on to the “100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge,” committing to use 100% of each commercially-caught Great Lakes fish by 2025. Only the fillets of fish are commonly used. The remaining 60% of the fish is often put to inexpensive use or discarded. Utilizing that 60% for products like cosmetics, medical bandages, nutritional supplements and other products can bring the value of a fish like cod from $12 to $5,000. Big Stone Bay Fishery joins five other Michigan-based fisheries – Treaty Fish Co., Carlson’s Fishery, First Catch LLC, Motor City Seafood and VanLandschoot & Sons Fish Market – making 26 companies total which have signed the pledge. “We at Big Stone Bay are proud to join the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge. Our ongoing efforts to minimize waste and maximize the use of each fish align well with this new initiative,” said Big Stone Bay Fishery owner Cameron McMurry. “We look forward to exploring innovative opportunities to create value from every part of the fish.”
Leelanau Co. deputies looking for car that hit pedestrian while she was walking her dog
LEELANAU COUNTY — The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on a car that was involved in a pedestrian accident. On Thursday around 10:50 a.m., Leelanau County deputies were sent to a car vs. pedestrian accident on M-22 (N West Bayshore Drive) near Overlook Road in Leelanau Township. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old woman from Birmingham, was hit while walking a dog and checking the mail, deputies said. The suspect vehicle, a 2018-2021 Honda Accord, maroon metallic in color, fled the scene south toward the village of Omena, deputies said.
No body, partial body contact advisories issued for Traverse City beaches
TRAVERSE CITY — After water sampling conducted on Wednesday, July 10, the Grand Traverse County Health Department issued advisories at several beaches. Out of 11 beaches tested, seven had E. coli levels above the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) standard for water quality. A no body contact advisory was issued for: A partial body contact advisory was issued for:
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