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This weekend's Bayview Mackinac Race marks 100 years with record number of boats
PORT HURON, MI - Excitement is building along the shores of Lake Huron as the 100th running of the Bayview Mackinac Race is set to kick off Saturday. This century milestone is made even more special because a record number of sailboats - 332 are registered - are set to sail up the course to the finish line near Mackinac Island.
Wrong way I-69 crash results in critical injuries
A head-on collision last night on I-69 in Capac resulting in critical injuries to a wrong-way driver. Police were called on reports of light-colored sedan driving in the wrong direction on Westbound I-69 near the Capac Road exit began coming in just before 10 pm. A short time later, the vehicle reportedly collided with a pick-up truck hauling a recreation trailer, east of the exit. The driver of the sedan was extricated by local fire crews and airlifted to an Ann Arbor area hospital with reports of serious injuries to both legs. They were last known to be in critical condition. The truck’s driver declined on-site medical treatment. The crash forced a closure of westbound I-69 and one lane of the eastbound span during rescue, clean-up, and investigation.
Strong Gas Odor Reported in Clyde Township
The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a strong gas odor in the house/garage area of a residence on County Road I in Clyde Township Saturday around 1:14pm. Lone Rock Fire and EMS responded to the residence. No injuries or illnesses were reported as a result of the incident.
The Only Town Located in the Michigan Thumb’s Lower Knuckle: Marysville
Here's a little town I found accidentally: Marysville, located in the county of St. Clair, on the shores of the St. Clair River, at the bottom knuckle of Michigan's Thumb. It's the only town in that lower knuckle...sure, others are close, like Smiths Creek and Kimball, but Marysville has 'em beat.
Armada Township supervisor, treasurer, trustee races contested in primary
In a solidly Republican political primary, Armada Township’s Aug. 6 election will be a key race for supervisor, treasurer and trustee seats. The Voice sent a request for information to each candidate in a contested race. Responses were limited to 75 words per question. Trustee candidate Steve Arnold did not respond.
Three vie for two Cottrellville Township trustee seats
Cottrellville Township voters will decide between two Republican candidates for supervisor and three Republican candidates for two trustee positions in the Aug. 6 primary election. Greg Abbey is challenging incumbent Mary Agnes Simons for the position of supervisor. Both of the two township board positions are up for election this...
Photo gallery from the start of the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race
The start of the Bayview Mackinac race, the 100th consecutive running of the race up Lake Huron from Port Huron to Mackinac Island on Saturday, July 20, 2024, was delayed a bit by lack of wind, but what was scheduled to be a record number of participants — 332 boats, from 17 different states, were scheduled to depart from the starting line in southern Lake Huron, breaking the record of 315 from 1985 — headed off to the finish line between Mackinac and Round islands.
Family Night brings fun and celebration to Port Huron during Boat Week
Hundreds of families gathered near the 10th Street Bridge and along McMorran Boulevard Thursday evening to play games, pet goats and have their faces painted. It was all part of Blue Water Fest's Family Night, a night of Boat Week to host family-friendly activities in the leadup to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. ...
'It's pretty special': Grant Township sisters qualify for barrel racing world championships
CLYDE TOWNSHIP — Riding a horse is one thing. Riding a horse at full speed, while making sharp turns and evading obstacles, is another thing entirely. For sisters Cheyenne and Brooke Hillock, the latter is something they do every day. And the Grant Township natives are quite good at it.
Have You Heard of Trash the Clown? One Michigan Town Adores Her
Many Michigan cities and towns have individuals they cherish or dislike for one reason or another. One Michigan town adores "Trash the Clown." I grew up in the small town of Holly on the east side of Michigan. Over the years I have been to many cities and towns across the state and have noticed individuals everyone knows of in town even if they don't know them personally. In Holly, it was a man everyone called F.B.I.
Duff Beer in Michigan? Maybe The Simpsons Lived Here After All
This could be the missing link. For nearly 35 years America's favorite yellow family has made their home in the town of Springfield. However, exactly which of the 67 populated places in the U.S. named Springfield is the show referring to?. We do not know. Unfortunately, one of the longest-running...
20 Years of Family Night in Port Huron
Family Night, a longstanding tradition originally started by Operation Transformation, going strong now for 20 years. Roughly 70 groups gather the evening before Boat Night to put on this large, free, family-friendly event. [Sponsored by SEMCO Energy]
Richmond officials address trash pickup concerns
Richmond Mayor Tim Rix on July 15 addressed recent concerns from community members regarding trash pickup under Priority Waste. Priority recently purchased GLF Environmental residential waste collection service. On June 3, the Richmond City Council approved a proposal from Priority Waste for a five-year contract, with services that began July 1. Rix referenced local news reports that other communities have also experienced customer concerns with Priority Waste service.
Marine City Commission approves contracts for water main, plant upgrades
Marine City Commissioners on July 11 approved bids and contracts for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project. “We had two bids that were solicited,” City Manager Scott Adkins said. “Bids were received here on June 26, opened, reviewed, and we have thus a recommendation from our consulting engineers in regards to this project and some specific resolutions that are required by (the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy).”
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