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The B-52s Set to Rock the Opening Night at Athens' New Classic Center Arena
The Athens music scene is throwing its revival party with a bang, and who better to lead the charge than the iconic B-52s? According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the band known for anthems like "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack" will grace the stage as the first act to perform at the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, set for December 14th. Indie act Of Montreal and DJ Cummerbund are joining in, ensuring the opening acts are as eclectic and spirited as the headliners themselves.
Restaurant building demolished near Kalamazoo, developer plans new construction
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A former Long John Silver’s restaurant building has been demolished, leaving only the signage of the iconic fast food eatery standing. The familiar signage is also a sign of things to come -- as the developer plans to build a new and revamped Long John Silver’s in the same spot.
Health officials warn of harmful algal blooms across local waters
Health officials are warning residents of harmful algal blooms in bodies of water. Between midsummer and fall, people may see scum, foams, globs, mats, green sheens, or what looks like spilled paint in bodies of water. It may be Cyanobacteria, also called a "blue-green algae," which can create harmful algal...
Scott Rodesiler leaves Quincy Schools to be near family in Edwardsburg
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) – Long time Quincy Community Schools teacher and basketball coach Scott Rodesiler is leaving the district in order to be closer to members of his family. The Quincy School Board on Monday night formally accepted Rodesiler’s resignation as sixth grade English teacher effective August 9, 2024. He is also giving up his Quincy High School varsity boys basketball coaching position.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
MSP: Semi rear-ends car, flips over in Ionia County
IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — No one is injured after a crash involving a semi in Ionia County on Wednesday afternoon, according to Michigan State Police. MDOT said around 3:15 p.m., eastbound I-96 was closed at Nash Highway (Exit #59) for a crash. MSP said a semi rear-ended a sedan...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
City of Allegan awarded $1 million for dam improvements
The City of Allegan was announced as one of 22 projects that would receive funding through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE’s) Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program. EGLE stated that a high-hazard dam is typically in satisfactory condition, but has a significant issue which requires addressing.
Allegan’s Garvin garnering plenty of attention
Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing in at 300 pounds, Allegan junior Sully Garvin makes quite the impression when he walks in a room. He’s also made quite an impression on college football evaluators and coaches. Listed as a three-star recruit, Garvin is ranked 33rd nationally among offensive tackles for the...
Trump campaign sues Gretchen Whitmer to block Michigan veteran voter registration sites
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has filed a lawsuit against Michigan officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, to block a directive to designate Veterans Affairs offices and other public facilities as voter registration sites. Per the lawsuit, filed Monday, the Trump campaign seeks a "permanent injunction barring the state … from...
Michigan marks 2 years of 988 crisis hotline, but awareness lags nationwide
Michigan marked the second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The MDHHS joined the nationwide initiative in 2022. It was previously known as the National Suicide Prevention line. Over 9,000 calls are received monthly in Michigan and over 88,000 calls have been answered in the...
Michigan regulatory departments cut seats, committees
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised to significantly streamline state administrative groups by cutting certain positions and combining committees. Changes are expected to seven state departments, though predominantly the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The governor says the changes are to reduce “redundancy” and “red tape” in state government. “Michigan’s government should work for Michiganders,” Whitmer said in a news release. “Our boards, councils, and commissions...
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