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WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
Michigan budget includes tuition-free Pre-K, community college
(The Center Square) – The recently passed Michigan budget would guarantee tuition-free community college for all residents, and expands access to tuition-free preschool. The tuition-free community college program is paid for by $330 million in taxpayer dollars, an increase of $30 million from last year. The new program gets rid of income caps, so any student can receive free tuition at an in-district community college. The Community College Guarantee builds...
Michigan Man Found Guilty After Fatal Facebook Marketplace Setup
A fatal incident unfolded during a Facebook Marketplace meetup, leading to the conviction of a Michigan man. According to reports, the ambush event took place along Madison Road on November 1, where Griffin allegedly met the victim under the guise of a phone sale. The victim, Amanda Griffin, 32, was...
Elizabeth Lucas Dombrowski joins the Literacy Center of West Michigan as Senior Director of Development and Communications
With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Elizabeth Lucas Dombrowski joins the Literacy Center of West Michigan as Senior Director of Development and Communications. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of All Belong Center for Inclusive Education, a national organization advocating for students with disabilities. Elizabeth has an undergraduate degree in music from Valparaiso University and a master of business administration from Grand Valley State University.
Michigan Ranked as One of America’s Least Patriotic States
As we celebrate the birth of the United States on Independence Day, a new study determined the least and most patriotic states. It may come as a surprise, but Michigan was ranked as one of the least patriotic states in the country. WalletHub ranked all 50 states based on factors...
Sharks Spotted in Lake Michigan? Believe It or Not
There have been countless rumors of all sorts of creatures swimming and lurking in the Lake Michigan depths. Seriously, in the past there have been rumors of porpoises, giant serpents, weird monsters, octopi, squids, whales...just about any creature - real or fiction - found in the ocean has been rumored to have been seen in Lake Michigan. And that includes sharks.
81-year-old Michigan woman rescued after being lost in woods for over 20 hours
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police rescued an 81-year-old woman Tuesday after she went missing in the woods behind her residence, state police said. A family member reported that they last saw the woman around 10 p.m. the night before. They also noted that the woman uses a cane for walking. Troopers responded to the missing woman's home in Ogemaw County's Richland Township and found a motorized mobility chair in the garage, along with her coat, purse and cellphone. The Michigan State Police Canine Team, Trooper Whited, and his partner, Loki, were called to assist, and Loki began tracking the woods behind the missing woman's home. While doing this, Loki found a pair of gloves and a walking cane that led down into a steep ravine. Not far from where he found those items, Loki located the woman at the ravine's base. Police say she was unable to move. Law enforcement officials carried the woman out of the woods as a storm rolled into the area. State police learned that the woman had been lost in that wooded area for more than 20 hours before they found her.
Latin rock band Cabildo set to take the stage at Wyoming’s Lamar Park on July 9
The 2024 Wyoming Concerts in the Park series continues this Tuesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. with Latin rock band, Cabildo, performing at Lamar Park. Cabildo is a West Michigan-based alternative Latin rock band that blends cumbia, ska, folk, and other genres from Latin and South America. The band’s name,...
MHSBCA announces Division 4 all-state baseball team
The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association recently released its Division 4 all-state team, which included Plymouth Christian Academy junior Micah Lavigne making the second team. Reminder: HTL covers teams in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Commerce Twp., Farmington, Farmington Hills, Garden City, Livonia, Milford, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, Redford, South Lyon,...
Automating spot welding to win fabrication work and maintain culture
It’s not the riddle of the Sphinx, but it’s a riddle that many a metal fabricator has wrestled with over time: How do you expand while still maintaining the company culture that allowed the shop to be successful enough to grow?. Lewis Welding, Wyoming, Mich., pondered that very...
Do You Know When It’s Legal to Light Fireworks in Michigan?
Planning on fireworks over the Fourth of July? Make sure you know the rules, and make sure you know when it's legal to light up the sky here in Michigan. And yes, it's a good idea to know when it's legal for your neighbors to set 'em off, so you're not wasting a phone call to your local police agency.
Danger Zones: Michigan’s 10 Most Hazardous Cities After 9PM
So, you want to go for an evening stroll on the bustling streets of a Michigan city after 9 p.m.? You may want to check your location first. Hold onto your hats, wallets, and purses because you might be in for more than just a moonlight walk. We're not talking about ghost stories; we're talking about real-life horror statistics that will make your skin crawl.
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