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This is Every Annoying Quirk about Michigan Weather
Michigan weather is often meme-worthy. Just look at many of the tired posting on many Facebook groups about the state. Jokes about needing the heat in the morning and air conditioning in the evening abound. Real knee-slappers. But what are some legitimate quirks that make Michigan weather annoying?. The question...
Exciting! Gas Prices Lower and Orange Traffic Barrels Coming Down
It is Labor Day Weekend this weekend and thousands of Michigan folks will either be on the road or in the air for the big, last hurrah of a summer holiday. It will probably be a tough, slow weekend of travel. However, there is some good news here. Gas prices have come down and should remain down through out the weekend. And, all the construction projects on the highways will be paused, and if possible, the traffic barrels will be moved off so all of us travelers can travel a little easier.
Michigan House Sliced In Half After Severe Storms – Drone Footage
Severe storms in Michigan recently have left many people without power, and one house split in half. Yes, you read that right. As you will see in the video below, a Union Pier home was hit by a falling tree. The Detroit Free Press posted the video and referenced that the house was unoccupied.
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
Michigan’s 96th House District race pits Beson against Howard, Jr.
BAY CITY, MI – The race for the representative of Michigan’s 96th district is down to Republican incumbent Timothy Beson and Democratic challenger Rudy M. Howard, Jr. The two candidates are running for a two-term spot in the Michigan House of Representatives, which shares the responsibility with the Michigan Senate to enact new laws and amend or repeal existing laws.
BEWARE! This Email Scam Is Hitting Michigan AGAIN!
Avoiding scams has become a part of our everyday lives as several scams endanger us daily. The most common of those threats are the spam calls that we all receive from numbers we don't recognize or from places we have never been, but now that those have become easier to spot and decline, scammers have pivoted to other methods that have proven to be successful.
Michigan events to check out this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Let’s take a look at some things happening in west Michigan and around the state this long holiday weekend!. You can start the walk across the Mackinac Bridge from either Mackinaw City or Saint Ignace. There’s no fee or registration to participate in the walk and you will get a numbered bridge walk certificate at the completion of your walk! If you’re traveling on Monday, make note that the bridge is closed from 6:30am to noon.
Poll: Michiganders weigh in on 10 key issues
A new Epic/MRA poll of active and likely November voters in Michigan sheds light on how Michiganders think former president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and current Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris match up on key issues for the upcoming election in November.
Saline Firefighters Knock Down Blaze on Feldkamp Road
Saline firefighters roared through town Saturday night to a house fire in the 9200 block of Feldkamp Road in Saline Township. Firefighters were dispatched around 8:45 p.m. On arrival firefighters found light smoke and then found a small fire in the home. Over the radio, a firefighter said they planned to attack the fire aggressively.
Weeks Stays Creative On, off Volleyball Court
(August 31, 2024 9:30 AM ET) Whether she is hitting spikes, making jewelry, or creating donuts for the family business, Concord High School volleyball Iyla Weeks has a passion for performance. The CHS senior said she loves to push herself in whatever she does. She must be doing something right...
Watch Tom Herman talk loss to Michigan State football
Michigan State football opened the 2024 season with a victory over Florida Atlantic. A 16-10 win for the Spartans, got very uncomfortable for the hometown Spartans. As one can imagine, Florida Atlantic head coach Tom Herman was pleased with his team’s fight in the game. He talked about his team’s performance while praising the Spartans, sharing his thoughts on the hometown winners.
Man in critical condition after Friday night shooting in Lansing
LANSING - Police said a man was transported to the hospital with "apparent gunshot wounds" on Friday night. The man, 24, was found just after 9 p.m. outside a residence in the 1100 block of Lathrop Street with more than one gunshot wound, Lansing Police Sgt. Benjamin Perry said. The neighborhood is south...
Del Cochran Name to be Considered for Maple Stadium Press Box
Adrian, MI – After overwhelming community feedback, Adrian Public Schools Superintendent Nate Parker has recommended that the press box at Maple Stadium be named after long-time Maple, Del Cochran. At its July meeting, the Adrian Board of Education reviewed a recommendation to name the Superintendent Conference room for long-time...
Trump delivers marathon speech in Potterville railing against Harris: ‘She just doesn’t care’
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Alro Steel in Potterville, Michigan on Aug. 29, 2024 | Photo: Anna Liz Nichols. Former President Donald Trump talked to Michiganders in Eaton County for over an hour Thursday, delivering this overarching message about his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris: “She just doesn’t give a damn about you.”
Young boxers gather in Toledo, fight to support nonviolence
Gloved-up contenders from across the region met on Saturday on North 12th Street in Toledo, where a boxing ring was installed in the middle of the street. Kids ages 8 and up fought from noon to 9 p.m. in exhibition bouts during the third annual Ohio’s Best Boxers event. Organized by a collaboration between Soul City Gym and the True Church of God-Apostolic, 2146 N. 12th St., the event focuses on anti-violence and community involvement. “It gives them a way to release stress,” said Roshawn Jones, a co-founder and coach at Soul City Gym. Initially 65 people signed up to fight in the event, but Mr. Jones blamed a low turnout on expected bad weather for the day.
Jim Sykes Named Jackson Banking Center VP, Branch Manager
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joanne Rau for the information in this story.) Chelsea State Bank recently announced the hiring of its Jackson Banking Center Vice President and Branch Manager, Jim Sykes. Sykes joins the Chelsea State Bank team after an extensive 38-year career in the banking industry in...
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