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Fenton Township board approves concept plan for park project
FENTON TWP., MI -- The Fenton Township Board of Trustees approved a concept plan this week for millions of dollars’ worth of improvements to the Thompson Road Regional Dog Park. The board voted 4-1 to approve the plan during its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Fenton Township Clerk Robert...
Benny Cook of Quail Ridge GC wins Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Benny Cook rallied from behind and then held on to win the 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Harbor Shores Resort Wednesday. The 30-year-old director of instruction at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada won the Michigan PGA state title for the third time by shooting a 3-under 68 in the final round on the Jack Nicklaus-designed layout on the shores of Lake Michigan.
2024 Kids Count data highlights areas in need of improvement, provides policy solutions
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The Michigan League for Public Policy released the 2024 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles Wednesday, highlighting positive trends, as well as areas that could use some improvement. This data will be presented at the MLPP’s Champions for Kids luncheon Wednesday in Lansing. The event will not only celebrate the release […]
International organization pushes for faster water quality tests in Michigan lakes
(CBS DETROIT) - The International Joint Commission, a collaboration between the United States and Canada, calls for more precise water testing in Michcigan lakes. Reports from the commission show that Michigan's water testing could be improved. "Sometimes, unfortunately, today's beach closure or advisory is based on yesterday's water quality problem," said Allison Voglesong Zejnati, public affairs specialist with the commission.The International Joint Commission reports that last year, about 200 of the 600 beaches in Michigan were monitored for bacteria. Much of that testing looks for indicators of contaminants rather than individual bacteria. The commission wants to see more precise testing...
Students return for first day of school across Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Students of all ages made their way back to Jackson County schools Wednesday morning for the first day of the 2024-25 school year. At Grass Lake High School, Superintendent Nick Angel greeted a group of seniors celebrating their “last first day” at sunrise on Aug. 21, in the school’s parking lot.
Mysterious collective makes light-hearted fun of Lansing
Lansing has a new group of pranksters causing light-hearted fun and mischief. . So far, the collective Stupid - Lansing has added fangs to a bridge known for trapping trucks and encouraged Lanstronauts to create silly odes to the city. A well-known bridge on Pennsylvania Avenue is infamous for its shorter-than-typical...
Concord schools among first in Michigan to enact team-based teaching model
CONCORD, MI – As school begins on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Concord Community Schools is piloting a new team-based teaching model for second through ninth grades. The initiative aims to redesign the typical “one-teacher, one-classroom” model by splitting the responsibilities of lesson-planning and learning between a team of teachers, aides and paraprofessionals instead of a single teacher, Superintendent Rebecca Hutchinson said.
Martin Truex Jr. Caution Controversy: NASCAR Insider Questions the Call at Michigan
Martin Truex Jr. Caution Controversy: The recent caution issued for Martin Truex Jr. during the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan has ignited a critical discourse among NASCAR insiders, particularly regarding the apparent inconsistency in officiating standards. Analysts such as Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi have pointed out noticeable contrasts between Truex Jr.‘s minor wall contact and Austin Cindric‘s more substantial incident, which went unpunished. This disparity raises profound questions about the implications for race integrity and the potential ramifications for driver trust in the system. As tensions mount, one must consider how this incident could shape the broader narrative of the season.
Michigan: Watch Out For This Major Food Recall
If you're into the TikTok salad trend, you might want to double-check your cucumbers before tossing them into your next viral recipe. The FDA has traced a salmonella outbreak to cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Thomas Produce Company, of Boca Raton, Florida. Cucumbers Linked To...
Schools react to new state education budget, make security plans for school year
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Comstock Public Schools and Brandywine Community Schools in Niles said one of their concerns for the 2024-2025 school year is Michigan’s new state education budget and the money it does --and doesn’t-- allocate to school safety and mental health funding. “I thought initially...
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