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Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, July 20, 2024
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Saturday, July 20 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $91 million ($43.6 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers. The...
Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad
Mom's and dad's give their kids all kinds of advice to try and help them make the best decision possible as they navigate their way through life. One Michigan man took the simple advice his father gave him and it ended up having a dramatic impact on his life for the better.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Former Michigan Football Player Andre Seldon Jr. Dies
Tragic Loss: Former Michigan Football Star Drowns at 22. According to multiple reports, Andre Seldon Jr., a former Michigan football player and standout at Belleville High School, drowned at the age of 22 after diving off a cliff into the water at Porcupine Dam, according to the Cache County Sheriff’s Office.
Casting lines across generations, Michigan church continues COVID comeback
YPSILANTI, Mich. (BP) – COVID-19 knocked churches like Ypsilanti Missionary Baptist for a loop back in 2020. Meeting in person was crucial for a congregation of just over 100, and Michigan’s especially-strict response brought an immediate impact. By that October the state’s Supreme Court had struck down Governor...
Businessman Sandy Pensler drops out of Michigan Senate race, endorses Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler announced on Saturday that he would be dropping out of the Michigan Senate GOP primary on Saturday and endorsing former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). “My campaign was always about making America better. The best way to do that is to enact President Trump’s policies,” Pensler said during Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids,…
Popular Michigan Tag Team Reportedly Signing with WWE
Wrestling is cool again. It's like the attitude era all over again with the way the business has changed over the last few years. Still, plenty of stars made their name in the years between. One such tag team was the Motor City Machine Guns. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, both born in Michigan (Shelley in Detroit, Sabin in Pinckney), for the duo that has won championships pretty much everywhere in wrestling except the WWE.
WMTA shares mid-summer fun: Coast Guard Fest, Art in the Park & more
July is almost over, but there's no end to the fun in store for West Michiganders this summer. The West Michigan Tourist Association stopped by FOX 17's studio to bring you more fun events
Genetski Pulls Out of Lawsuit Over Location Against Allegan Co. Board
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 21, 2024) – The legal battle over where the offices of Allegan County’s clerk, treasurer and drain commissioner should be continues, although one of the plaintiffs has been compelled to step aside. Sixteen months ago, County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bob Genetski, County Treasurer Sally...
Leigh's Brewing Company to open in former Hopland Brewstillery location
HOLLAND TWP. — A new brewery is moving forward with plans to open in the former home of Hopland Brewstillery in Holland Township. Leigh’s Brewing Company went before the township’s board of trustees on Thursday, July 18, for consideration of a liquor license, which was ultimately approved.
Could food trucks soon be allowed in Park Township? Here's what we know
PARK TWP. — Park Township could soon join other local municipalities in allowing food trucks to operate within its boundaries. The topic was discussed during the township’s June meeting following an increasing number of questions from citizens and is set to come up again at a meeting in late July. It also came up following the completion of the township’s new pickleball courts, which opens the doors for additional events where food trucks could be featured.
Elite multisport athletes: Who made the Sentinel All-Area Team in 3 sports?
The Holland area has seen some incredible athletes come through over the years. This school year has been one of the best with state champions, Miss Basketball and a slew of all-state athletes. But one thing that is still rare is to find someone who is elite in three sports.
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