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2 Republicans seeking Sandstone Township supervisor seat in August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Two Republicans are going head-to-head in an effort to become Sandstone Township’s supervisor in the August primary election. Sandstone Township Supervisor Dwight A. VanWinkle is seeking re-election on Tuesday, Aug. 6. He faces newcomer Gary W. Britten for another four-year term. No Democrats have...
Ypsilanti store among Big Lots closing in Michigan
YPSILANTI, MI -- Store closing signs are currently hanging on the Big Lots store in Ypsilanti, indicating the discount retailer’s time in the city will soon come to an end. Big Lots, 2850 Washtenaw Ave., is among four stores closing in Michigan, according to the company’s website. The other stores are in Portage, Okemos and Kentwood.
Lansing Community Expo looks to ensure kids are successful
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A Community Youth Expo helps ensure local kids are successful. The youth expo took place on Friday, July 26, at the Sheridan Road STEM School. This event allowed families to connect with local resources as well as take part in different activities. “The main purpose was...
Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame: Chris Henderson made big mark on mat at Sexton
Chris Henderson grew up needing to be tough. There were a lot of times where Henderson and his siblings had to fend for themselves in their neighborhood in Lansing. He also needed that toughness in his own home, being the sixth youngest of eight kids. ...
Huge News Puts Tom Izzo, MSU Basketball One Step Closer to Elite Target
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo has been recruiting 2025 guard Trey McKenney hard. Recent news from McKenney indicates that the Spartans could be closing in on the top target.
What happened to Marcus Rutledge? Ypsilanti man missing since 1998
YPSILANTI, Mich. – What happened to Marcus Rutledge? The mystery is now the subject of a “Missing in America” true crime podcast episode with Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz. Rutledge has been missing since June 8, 1998. He was a 23-year-old student at Tennessee State University. His parents...
Kirk Herbstreit Reveals College Football Program 'No One's Talking About' In 2024
The Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Oregon Ducks have been discussed as potential Big Ten contenders this offseason. However, Kirk Herbstreit talked about another team in the conference that should be getting more attention. Herbstreit appeared on a recent edition of "The ...
Kewpee owner and president Harry Shutt passes away at 92
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - He was one of the biggest and often behind-the-scenes supporters of Lima-Allen County and the region. Kewpee Hamburgers owner and president, Harry Shutt, has died. Shutt began working at Kewpee in 1957 and purchased it from the Hoyt 'Stub' Wilson estate in 1980, which included the...
Real Wheels: Count ‘em; he owns 41 cars
ST. MAYS – Bill Lininger owns 41 cars. “Twenty-eight of them are nostalgia drag racers,” the 74-year-old St. Marys man said. “The other 13 are all street legal.”. He drove his 1965 Dodge Coronet station wagon to the Happy Daz Cool Car Cruise-In recently in Lima. That’s...
Reds fans will hate latest roster move even though it's the right call
Deep breath, Reds fans. It's going to be okay. On Friday afternoon, the Cincinnati Reds activated TJ Friedl from the injured list after the centerfielder had been sidelined with a hamstring injury. But wait, there's more. In order to clear a spot for Friedl on the active roster, the Reds...
Helping Hands of St. Louis to give hundreds of children new shoes
Hundreds of children from East Toledo and beyond will receive new shoes to kick off the school year at Helping Hands of St. Louis’ annual Shoe Fest on Saturday. The 11th annual event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Helping Hands of St. Louis, 443 Sixth St. Children who attend the event will have their feet washed and then will be fitted for new shoes. The custom of washing the children’s feet is meant to mimic how Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, said Theresa Bugelholl, longtime volunteer and founder of the Shoe Fest. The event will be first come, first served, and while Helping Hands focuses on serving East Toledo families, no child will be turned away if their shoe size is in stock. There will also be face painting, balloons, and games to keep children occupied as they wait their turn, Ms. Bugelholl said.
Southwyck Lanes transforming into Incredibowl Entertainment
TOLEDO, Ohio — What was once known as Southwyck Lanes in south Toledo will soon open under a new name with new and revamped activities. Incredibowl Entertainment is slated to open this summer, according to its website. A Facebook post on the company's page from February says that the...
Maumee announces plans to re-evaluate sewer ordinance
In response to efforts by a citizens group to repeal the city’s sewer inspection and remediation ordinance, Maumee officials announced Friday afternoon that they are re-evaluating the ordinance as part of “a multi-faceted approach to addressing the sanitary sewer system problems.” Officials said they are “working to determine how the city might spend public money on private property for a private purpose” and will “continue conversations and negotiations with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.” They also said the city will expand the proposed sewer repair grant program “to provide additional financial relief to our residents” and that the city “is committed to supporting the democratic process and the citizens’ initiative” to repeal the ordinance the city implemented in June. Another aspect of the plan announced Friday was the city’s intentions to hold a series of roundtable sessions with the community “to gather input on the solutions needed to address our city’s sanitary sewer problems.”
Concerns Raised About Proposed Rollin Twp. Dollar General Site Plan
Rollin Twp., MI – Well over 100 people packed the Rollin Township Hall on Thursday afternoon for a special meeting of the Rollin Township Planning Commission. The one agenda item was approval of a site plan for a Dollar General store to be located on the corner of Manitou road and main street at the south end of Devils Lake (pictured below).
Ongoing support: Program aims to help grandparents, caregivers who are raising children
TOLEDO, Ohio — The number of grandparents and older adults raising children continues to climb, according to the Area Office on Aging (AOoA). In light of this increase, the organization has developed a program to support caregivers and build strong foundations for the children. This program, called the Kinship...
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