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Study Finds Grand Rapids Among Best Run Cities in U.S., Top in Michigan
Grand Rapids is getting top honors for operational efficiency in the State of Michigan. Personal finance website Wallethub sought to rank the best-run cities in the U.S. They compared 148 of the most populated cities across six key categories:. Financial Stability. Education. Health. Safety. Economy. Infrastructure and Pollution. Wallethub constructed...
Calvin StartUP Garage plays an important role in the opportunities for Michigan entrepreneurship
Director and Entrepreneurship in residence of the Calvin StartUp Garage Jon VerLee joins the show. Calvin StartUP Garage plays an important role in the opportunities for Michigan entrepreneurship. How can entrepreneurs stay motivated and encouraged through the grueling process of creating and starting a business? Director and Entrepreneurship in residence of the Calvin Startup Jon VerLee joins the show.
Flags lowered to honor Melvindale police officer who was killed in the line of duty
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered flags in Michigan and across the country to be lowered at half-staff today in memory of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said. Officer Mohamed Said, 23, was shot and killed in the line of duty this past Sunday and will be laid to rest in Wayne County. “Officer Mohamed […]
Saginaw bus service tax renewal on August ballots
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw-based transit authority hopes to keep momentum moving forward with a request for a tax renewal on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Saginaw residents in the city will weigh a 3.2-mill levy that’d span 2026-2030 and support Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services operations, county election records show.
Bay County investing millions to create a one-stop health center in Bangor Township
When the new Bay County Community Health Center opens in what was the Art Van Furniture Center, it will be a boon for Bay City and Bangor Township. Construction is set to be completed by the end of 2025. Bay County Public Health Officer Joel Strasz says the Health and...
Plymouth Pool Goes to the Dogs September 7
July 26, 2024 – Plymouth Pool is going to the soggy dogs!. Midland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the 14th annual Pooches at the Pool Dog Swim on Saturday, September 7. During the event, owners will have the opportunity to fetch their Fido and take a swim at Plymouth Pool.
Register Now for Fall Season of Miracle League Baseball
July 26, 2024 – Midland Parks and Recreation is now accepting baseball player registrations, coaching applications, and volunteer registrations for the 2024 fall season of the Middle of the Mitt Miracle League. A Miracle Field is a universally-accessible soft surface baseball diamond that offers athletes of all ages with...
Fall Softball Team Registration Now Open
July 26, 2024 – Midland Parks and Recreation will partner with the Midland Softball Association to offer adult softball leagues this fall. Registration is now open for the fall season, which begins August 25 and offers a 10-game schedule of double-headers. Team registration ends on August 16. Each team...
Northwood excited about creation of Olympic Esports Games
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) – Northwood University is applauding the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to create the inaugural Olympic Esports Games this week. The IOC made the decision on Tuesday, July 23. The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025 in a yet-to-be-determined city. Details about the timing, game titles, and player qualifications are yet to come.
Under the stars: Experts offer help with FAFSA forms in a fun atmosphere at the Delta Planetarium
Free food, live music, experts FAFSA help, and a chance to win a scholarship all are on tap at the FAFSA Night set for Wed., Aug. 7. Graduates of Bay and Arenac high schools are invited to the FAFSA night at the Delta College Planetarium, 100 Center Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 7.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Local hospital helping patients impacted by Rite Aid pharmacy closures
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - Rite Aid recently announced that an additional seven locations in Mid-Michigan are scheduled to close. Rite Aid has closed more than 500 stores, according to court documents. Since declaring bankruptcy last year, Rite Aid has closed 165 stores here in Michigan. That means, Rite Aid customers across the state will need to find new pharmacies to get important medications filled.
Sounds of Switzerland brought to West Michigan on weekend retreat for alphorns
LOWELL, Mich. — Bellowing horns from the Swiss Alps have made their way to West Michigan for the 10th year as the Midwest Alphorns began their weekend retreat on Friday. An alphorn is a large traditional horn from Switzerland originally played by shepherds on the Swiss Alps. Often being...
New Massive Vegetable Recall Affecting Michigan Walmarts & Aldis
Do you shop at Walmart and Aldi's around Michigan?. A voluntary recall has officially expanded because of the potential health risk in Michigan. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio explained their July 12th recall. The Michigan Department of Agriculture announced that recall. According to the Food and Drug Administration, some...
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