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Upcoming & New Additions to the Village of Honor
BENZIE COUNTY - The Village of Honor is hoping to raise $50,000 for Maley Park if they reach their goal they will be matched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Bill Ward, The Village of Honor President says, “This is a popular picnic spot for people in the area. There are many more children coming to our village and immediate area. We want to get kids outside playing instead of on video screens all the time, and not only for the community people, but for our visitors.” With the need for more funds there are different events like a Cornhole Tournament and a Car Show where the proceeds will go back to the playground. Ward said, “We have soft commitments for 15 or $20,000 from some of the area businesses, and we’re looking to raise the rest from individual donations or businesses.”
Benzie County breaks ground on new $2.2M tower to boost first responder signals
BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Ask anyone in Benzie County and they'll tell you, the area they live in is pretty picturesque; complete with the coastline, ridges and valleys. Which is an issue if you're a first responder. The topography has impacts on radio signals that can cause communication issues...
There Is a Single Michigan County With Almost No Risk for a Tornado
Michigan has a significant history of tornados. While not quite like the states of Tornado Alley, there are been some doozies over the years like the 1953 twister in the Flint area that's considered one of the 10 deadliest in the nation's history to the recent Portage tornado in Southwest Michigan from 2024.
What Does a Purple Front Door Mean in Michigan?
I've seen quite a few purple front doors in Southwest Michigan. It turns out, there are a couple of meanings behind the purple front door. As a lifelong Prince fan, when I see a Purple door I think that the person in that house must be a big fan of the Purple Yoda just like me. Having a purple front door on your home has a long history that could be based on royalty or witchcraft. Not Prince the musician.
Michigan Restaurant Now Being Called Best Buffet in Entire State
For a while there it seemed like the all-you-can-eat buffet might become extinct... but after the pandemic, buffets bounced back! Buffets can be a bit of an adventure right? Maye the restaurant focuses on one kind of cuisine -- or maybe it's a little bit of everything!. There are plenty...
8 Old Laws In Michigan You’ve Definitely Broken Before
On average, how many laws do you think that you break in Michigan in a day? A couple... none... maybe too many to count?. What if I told you, that you could be breaking some old laws in Michigan, and you didn't even know it. Local / TSM Grand Rapids.
Historic Michigan Restaurant Ranked Among ‘Most Famous’ in the Entire Country
What's a restaurant in Michigan you'd call "iconic" and "can't miss"? Check out this eatery that's been named the most famous in the state!. Most Famous Restaurants in the The U.S. Lovefood.com went on a search for the "must try" restaurants in each state where people from al lover the...
14 Most Famous People Buried in Michigan
From the Queen of Soul and Mini-Me to a former President of the United States, some of the greatest celebrities in the world are resting in peace in Michigan. 1. Aretha Franklin is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit. 2. Henry Ford is buried in the Ford Family Cemetery...
Benzie County Celebrates Rural Transit Day
BENZIE COUNTY - Today is Rural Transit Day which celebrates the services of rural transit. Without rural transit many would not be able to get to places within their own community. Benzie County celebrated the day with a Rural Transit Day Event in Benzonia. The event featured different organizations including the Girls Scouts, Benzie County Animal Control, food truck and more. The event was there to reflect on the importance of what rural transit does for the Benzie County community. Jessica Carland, Benzie Bus Executive Director says, “Rural transit is an essential service in Benzie County. We have lots of seniors and persons with disabilities that would be homebound were it not for our curb to curb demand response services. So we’re just here to sort of let everybody know that we’re out in the community.” Benzie County rural transit is known as Benzie Bus. They are a curb to curb service with 24 vehicles with connections into Traverse City and Manistee.
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
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