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100th Port Huron-to Mackinac Island Sailboat Race draws large crowds
Every year John Lusk meets his friends near the Port Huron Yacht Club, setting up camp in the shade of the same tree to watch the parade of boats heading to the start of the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. It's a fun tradition among the friends, but every year it seemed...
Tigers Pitching Depth Takes A Hit
The Detroit Tigers are widely expected to trade one, if not two, starting pitchers before the July 30 MLB trade deadline. Former first-round pick Matt Manning likely would have filled one of the spots during the final two months of the season. However, the Tigers Triple-A affiliate announced on Friday that Manning will head to the minor league injured list with a right lat strain.
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Announces Loss of Their ‘Captain’
For decades, the Shepler name has been synonymous with summer in Michigan, evoking images of sun-drenched days and beautiful memories on Mackinac Island. Now, we heavy hearts we learn the man who was the Captain of 'making memories' for so many of us has passed away. Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry...
Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy
While economists have said the state is seeing a recovery from the economic conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50% of Michigan adults 50 and older are reporting financial stress, with pre-retirement adults and individuals with poor or fair health facing a particular strain. That’s according to recently released data from the Michigan Poll […] The post Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy appeared first on Michigan Advance.
From Hell to Paradise: American Legion Riders support PTSD survivors
SAULT STE. MARIE — Hundreds of motorcycles will join together on July 26 as they make their way across Michigan to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. The American Legion Riders post in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first annual ride from Hell in the Lower Peninsula to Paradise in the Upper Peninsula.
Harbor Springs passed a new zoning code. Residents are working on a referendum to pause it
HARBOR SPRINGS — More than two years ago, the Harbor Springs planning commission started to take a look at the city's zoning code and work on updates. The commission went through the zoning code and made a recommendation to the city council, including updates that reduced the number of zoning districts from 17 to nine, allows the building of accessory dwelling units and more. The council was supposed to vote on the code in March, but postponed the vote after community members asked for a public hearing scheduled for the summer so more property owners could talk about the zoning. The council held a public hearing on May 6, and adopted the ordinance on May 20.
Concrete demolition in progress at Soo Locks, noise expected 6 days a week
SAULT STE. MARIE — Construction rages on in Sault Ste. Marie, with progress continuing on the New Lock at the Soo project. According to a Facebook post from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Sabin Lock is being demolished to allow for the construction of the new lock.
Unemployment claims in Michigan declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 17,560 in the week ending July 13, down from 17,675 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Internet outage affecting state and local business
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The global technology outage that halted flights, banks, TV stations, and computer systems, is affecting many local Michigan places. Here’s a list of places that are currently affected by the cyber outage: If you know of any local businesses or organizations that were or are being affected by the outage, please email […]
Politico Reports Democrats Cut Help For Congresswoman Scholten
(Grand Rapids, MI) – Politico reports Congresswoman Hillary Scholten of Grand Rapids has had some of her reelection assistance cut by the Michigan Democratic Party after she called for President Biden to not run for reelection. MLive says the Democratic Party says she was removed from a strategy call about the coordinated campaign, which is an effort between them and the Biden team to get Democrats elected. Scholten is the only Democrat in Congress from Michigan who is calling on Biden to drop out and was the tenth House Democrat to make the announcement.
Charlevoix gears up for 94th annual Venetian Festival
CHARLEVOIX — The 94th annual Charlevoix Venetian Festival will run this year from July 20-27. With both national and local musical acts performing in three waterfront parks, a Kids' Day, a dozen athletic tournaments, two nights of fireworks and the popular Venetian boat parade, there is something for everyone at the popular Charlevoix festival.
'Safest place in Michigan': Police chief, attendees feel safe at first Trump rally post-assassination attempt
GRAND RAPIDS — Trump rallies are always as much a festival or revival as they are political campaign events. People routinely tailgate, blasting music or chanting any of the slogans that accompanied former President Donald Trump’s successful 2016 run for the White House. ...
Warning: Dog & Cat Food Being Recalled in Michigan
When it comes to the health of your furry friends, you're always going to put them first. With that being said, there is yet another recall currently hitting the shelfs that you should be aware of. Before you head out to the store you should check for this recall. Dog...
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
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