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Monday clears up, tracking another storm chance Monday night
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A complex of strong thunderstorms has been moving across mid-Michigan this morning. Our southern areas like Flint have seen some of the strongest storms, but there’s also some training thunderstorms between Clare and Mount Pleasant which may pose a flash flooding risk. No warnings are in place right now, but we’re monitoring this morning.
Historic preservation grants go to 7 Michigan communities
FLAT ROCK — Seven Michigan communities have been awarded funding from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Grants totaling $250,000 will benefit local preservation and community planning goals in Charlevoix, Coldwater, Detroit, Flat Rock, Holland, Livonia and Washtenaw County. The grants represent awards from the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)-Certified Local Government (CLG) program administered by SHPO. According to a new release, Flat Rock’s funding will be used to contract with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) to host...
‘Becoming a better me.’ A weightlifting journey leads Michigan man to uplifted life
BURTON, MI – “Let’s go Tyree!” was heard from behind Tyree Hill’s back. “You got this!” and “push!” could be heard from anywhere in the room as it bounced off the walls. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Michigan Medicine CEO plans to retire, and more | MED MOVES
RWJBarnabas Health names chief pediatric officer, and other leaders take new roles. Dr. Marschall S. Runge, executive vice president for medical affairs and chief executive officer of Michigan Medicine, has announced plans to retire. Runge says he will step down when his contract expires on June 30, 2025. He has...
Boyne City Police Department warns of gasoline thefts
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Boyne City Police Department is warning of gasoline thefts in the area. The police department said in a statement that "starting around the 4th of July, of gasoline being siphoned directly out of motor vehicle fuel tanks (Passenger Vehicle, Watercraft, Riding Lawnmower) while parked in a driveway, stored on a trailer, or left in a backyard."
Michigan, Ohio Rank Among Top ‘Swingers’ States in the Country
You'll hear a lot about "Swing States" in an election year, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) that's not what this article is about. Swinger culture, which became a mainstream conversation topic in the 60s and 70s in the U.S., is still in full... "Swing" across the country, and there are areas where it's even more prevalent than others. In fact, two Upper Midwest States rank among the most popular!
Boyne Thunder Poker Run roars through Northern Michigan waters
CHARLEVOIX — Powerboats raced through Northern Michigan waters on Saturday, July 13 during the annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run. The unique boating event features high-performance boats cutting through the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan on a 150-mile journey that starts in Boyne City and travels through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Bay Harbor and Harbor Springs.
Beaver Island Music Festival’s intimate, nature-centric charm: The Local Spins Preview
With West Virginia’s Carpenter Ants and Michigan’s Nathan Walton, Legal Immigrants, Snacks & Five & more on the bill, this year’s far-flung island soiree shapes up as one of its best. The Local Spins guide. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS AND SCHEDULE. It’s been said many times...
Cowboy & Indian Summer Tour, Part III—Umbrella Coverage
Just four weekends ago, Kelly O’Hara and Kiran Pinisetti were picking out snappy attire for a white party—the grand finale of the first-year Bago Big Bet Poker Run—in Oshkosh, Wis. Just a few days ago, the Cowboy & Indian DCB Performance Marine M37R Widebody catamaran co-owners were logging hundreds of miles on Lake Michigan before and during the 21st annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run.
Boyne Thunder 2024—The Winner And Still-Defending Poker-Run World Champion
Like pretty much everyone I’ve ever met in Boyne City Mich., barman Aaron Fritzsche of the Boyne City Taproom was pleasant and engaging late yesterday afternoon. He didn’t know anything about speedonthewater.com, but he knew it had something to with this weekend’s poker run. “Is this the...
Man dies while swimming in Lake Michigan near his home, deputies say
ANTRIM COUNTY — On Sunday, July 14, the Antrim County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported drowning in Lake Michigan. Deputies said the Milton Township man had gone swimming near his home off Mackenzie Drive when he disappeared. His wife went out in a kayak to look for him. A neighbor found the man face down in the water, pulled him out and started CPR. The victim, whose name is being withheld, was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no signs of foul play.
Plane crashes into swampy area near Reed City, only minor injuries reported
OSCEOLA COUNTY, MI -- Two people were able to walk away from a plane that crashed into a swamp area near Reed City, leaving the plane on its nose. The occupants were a 57-year-old flight instructor and a 19-year-old student, Osceola County sheriff’s deputies said. If you purchase a...
NFL Films is coming to Clare next week
Next week NFL Films will be coming to the Brookwood Athletic Complex in Clare to do some work on a feature documentary that it is working on. The focus of the documentary is former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer. Kramer will be in town helping out with the Legend’s Football Camp,...
MyMichigan Health kickstarts $40M expansion project in Clare
CLARE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare is kicking off a multi-million dollar expansion project. Shovels hit the ground at a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. MyMichigan Medical Center will be expanding and updating its Clare Medical Center. The $40 million investment project will be split into two...
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