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How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
No, Michigan isn’t getting more tornadoes, but they are changing
PORTAGE, MI – Patrick Nugent’s family was eating tacos around the dinner table on May 7 when they got frantic texts from friends and family that a tornado touched down nearby. At first, they didn’t worry. Then the sirens went off. After a quick prayer, they rushed to the basement.
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
Martin football preview: Can experienced Clippers make it a three-peat in 2024?
MARTIN, MI – Last year felt like a movie. The year prior was pure supremacy. After rolling their way to consecutive Division 1 eight-player state championships, including last year’s mind-boggling and stunning state title game victory, Martin’s football program is still very much in raptures over the fruitful results of the last pair of seasons.
Muskegon football preview: Big Reds hungry to make history in 2024
MUSKEGON, MI – The Muskegon Big Reds football program knows a thing or two about winning. The historic West Michigan powerhouse has collected 900 wins dating back to 1895 and is coming off a thrilling comeback win over Warren De La Salle in last year’s Division 2 state championship game.
Furry Friday: Bismarck, Whisper and Francine
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Grand Rapids development firm acquires recently vacated downtown office for new HQ
Grand Rapids-based Wheeler Development Group is moving its corporate office to a newly vacated downtown building the firm recently acquired from Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Doing business as WDG 300 Ionia LLC, Wheeler Development Group closed on the office building at 300 Ionia Ave. NW, along with an adjacent parking lot, on Aug. 14 for $2.25 million, according to property records.
H.S. football: Kael Lewis perfect at the right times in Hillsdale win over Black River
Hillsdale quarterback Kael Lewis could not miss in all the biggest moments in the first half Friday. The gunslinging quarterback threw for 236 yards and six touchdowns, all in the first 24 minutes as the Falcons topped Black River 44-12 in the non-league season opener for both teams. It’s not...
Kent County tourism marketing gets a $1.3M boost from higher lodging tax
The destination marketing group that promotes Kent County will become less dependent on state tourism funding and be able to target additional sports and leisure business, thanks to a $1.35 million budget boost from a higher countywide lodging tax. The Kent County Board of Commissioners approved multiple resolutions Thursday involving...
Can Minors Legally Drink With Their Parents at a Restaurant in Michigan?
It's reiterated in this article, but this author, website and company in no way condone underage drinking except when permitted by the law, which is detailed in this article for entertainment and information purposes. Follow the law and drink responsibly. Everyone remembers their first sip of alcohol. For better or...
Grand Haven Township Woman Hospitalized After Serious Rollover Crash on Lincoln Street
A serious rollover crash in Grand Haven Township yesterday morning resulted in significant injuries for a local woman, as reported by various sources. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WZZM 13 that deputies responded to the scene at Lincoln Street and Mariposa Street around 9:25 a.m., where a 2023 VW Taos had veered off the road and rolled multiple times.
T.J.’s Takeaways from the 500 Sprint Car Tour Event at Kalamazoo
(August 23, 2024) — With one race down during this two night pavement swing located 30 minutes on either side of my home in Dorr, Michigan, here are my takeaways after the 500 Sprint Car Tour and USSA Kenyon Midget program at Kalamazoo Speedway. Tyler Roahrig and his race...
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