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Student Safety: The Most Dangerous Colleges in Michigan
When we send our children off to college or attend ourselves, it can be terrifying for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, one of the most prominent is how dangerous college campuses and towns can be. The issues aren't confined to a few places, either. Many colleges across the country have...
Secret Service Warns Michigan Residents of ‘Smishing’ Text Scam
Even for all the experience we have using them, our cell phones can serve as a direct link to unwanted trouble in an instant. Click the wrong link and you'll end up having a bad week or month. Scams are older than the internet and text messages, but they are...
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the sunsets & rocks cry out God’s glory – Terry Pluto’s Faith & You
MARQUETTE, Michigan – “How can you wear a shirt that says ‘Michigan’?” a friend asked. “Hey, this isn’t about Michigan,” I said. “It’s got a moose on it. It’s from it’s the U.P.”. If you purchase a product or...
Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Michigan
A small estate affidavit can simplify the process of transferring property when someone dies. This legal document allows heirs to bypass probate, which could save both time and money. To qualify for a small estate affidavit, the estate must be valued under a certain limit, you will need a death certificate and proof that the […] The post Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Michigan appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
We Speak for the Water
Indigenous water protectors are set to host the 6th annual Water Is Life Festival in Petoskey. One need only glance at a map to understand Michigan’s unique connection to water. The state’s legal boundaries extend far into Lakes Huron, Michigan, and Superior, giving the Great Lakes State 40,000 square miles of water, 40 percent of the state’s total “land” area. We’re home to 20 percent of Earth’s total freshwater, and the state is graced with 3,288 miles of shoreline, more than anywhere else in North America.
Police Searching For Missing Ottawa County Man With Dementia
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man who they say has mobility issues and dementia. 82-year-old Stephen Sietsema was last seen around 11 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 at his home near Port Sheldon and 28th Ave. in Georgetown Township. At...
Varsity Soccer Drops Home Opener
The 2024 Fall season is officially underway in an early week 1 match-up. Week 1 has a very literal meaning as the Eagles started practices only 4 days before. Coming into the 2024 season the Eagles return many players from last year’s roster but look to fill some important roles in the midfield and our leading scorers. In a normal season, the Eagles would have a week and a half of practices before hosting a scrimmage or game. Coming into Friday’s match vs. Potters House there was a a lot to be discovered with the short week.
Michigan congressman urges probe into security concerns with Chinese routers
(The Center Square) – A Michigan congressman has called on the Department of Commerce to launch a probe into Chinese Wi-Fi routers sold in America, citing their use in recent hacking attempts traced to the People’s Republic of China. Chairman John Moolenaar, R-Mich, of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party submitted a letter this week with Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. ...
The Termigator: Florida man coming home to hunt West Michigan lake’s elusive alligator
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A Florida man looks to save the day in his West Michigan hometown. Or, at least see if there really is an alligator in Crockery Lake. “If it’s there, I’ll find it,” Dan Rooks, 38, told MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. Reports of...
First Baptist to Host GriefShare Program This Fall
When Bob Copeland’s wife, Patty, died in 2022, it was both sudden and shocking. Although previously diagnosed with cancer, she had received a stem cell transplant that seemed successful. Nine months later, her body rejected the transplant and within three weeks, she was gone. “It’s devastating, especially when it’s...
4 West Michigan Men, Including Teacher, Apprehended In Operation Targeting Child Exploitation
Four individuals hailing from West Michigan, including a teacher from the Battle Creek area, have been apprehended following allegations of sending explicit images to or soliciting undercover officers whom they believed to be teenage girls online. Four men, namely Jason Burgess, aged 40 and hailing from Colon; Samuel Durham, aged...
‘Tis The Season – Grand Rapids’ Santa Claus Girls Seeking Donations
As the colder weather approaches, there are little ones who may not be able to have the perfect gift for Christmas. That is where the Santa Claus Girls step in. In 1908, Arianna VanDoorn founded the Santa Claus Girls with hopes of providing cheer to boys and girls who could not get any gifts at Christmas.
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