Chatham
LATEST NEWS
Cherry retailers are booming as growers struggle to hold on
Glen Arbor-based retailer Cherry Republic has built a successful business around a fruit that company President Bob Sutherland calls a “ruby red morsel of joy.”. For Cherry Republic, the tart cherry is much more than a crop, it’s a key piece of the Up North lifestyle that the company sells through its chain of six stores throughout Michigan, including locations in Holland, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Ann Arbor, and Frankenmuth. The stores offer more than 200 products ranging from chocolate-covered dried cherries and cherry candy to cherry summer sausage and cherry-based barbeque sauce. The company, which has 140 full-time employees, also distributes to around 700 stores nationwide.
AAA Opens Retail Branch Inside Petoskey Walmart Supercenter; 2nd of It's Kind in Michigan
MARQUETTE, Mich., (July 23, 2024) — AAA-The Auto Club Group announced the opening of a new retail branch inside the Walmart Supercenter at 3225 US Highway 41 in Marquette. This is the second of two AAA-Walmart branches in Michigan. The other is in Petoskey. Select AAA products and services are available at the Marquette location, including insurance, membership, travel, virtual passport photos, and more.
Smoky skies are ahead in Michigan
Smoky skies are expected in Michigan starting Wednesday morning. Wildfire smoke coming from Alberta, Canada will blow into the Lower Peninsula. The wildfire smoke could cause air quality issues for the region. Michiganders can expect smoky skies starting Wednesday morning, and it has nothing to do with the weather. While...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Michigan woman pleads guilty to embezzlement charge after getting dying woman to sign will leaving everything to her
A Thumb-area woman has pleaded guilty to an embezzlement after investigators say she tricked a vulnerable, elderly person, and then took her money.
Michigan Man Continues Favorite Radio Station Tradition After Birth of New Son
The best thing you can do as a radio station is to make an impact in your community and make a difference in their lives. After all, radio is a public service and personally, I got into this industry to entertain and help people in every way I could. 1077 RKR, which is licensed in Portage, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo, has been around for now more than 35 years and has a long-standing history with the people in this community.
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
Eminem’s Ex-Wife Kim Mathers Spotted With Apparent Facial Injury in Rare Outing 2 Years After Suicide Attempt
Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, was spotted looking worse for wear as she made a rare outing near her home in Michigan nearly three years after her attempt to take her life. In photos obtained by In Touch, Kim, 49, showed off her new short pixie cut held up with a bandana. She rocked a black tank top and a pair of grey sweatpants.
'New kid on the block': Trump supporters express hesitant approval of Vance
(The Center Square) – Trump supporters in Michigan expressed varied but mostly positive opinions about his vice-presidential pick from Ohio, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, during street interviews with The Center Square. At the Saturday Trump rally in Grand Rapids, the first featuring Vance, many people interviewed knew little about him, but those who did expressed positive opinions. Katie from Grand Rapids, who works in finance and declined to give her...
Michigan man found dead after confessing to hitting 80-year-old man on ATV who was putting up Trump sign: report
A 22-year-old man from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, who police believe is responsible for hitting and injuring an 80-year-old man, as well as a series of “politically motivated” crimes, has been found dead. Reports say the man was posting a Trump sign
Camp Infinity promotes creativity, discovery in young girls
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Girls from 5th to 8th grade from around the U.P. are getting a chance to learn about computers and technology. Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Center is the home for Camp Infinity this week. Fifth Grader Aria Shelton is one of the 25 students participating in...
Chicago’s Giordano Dance Company joins North Coast Dance Festival in its third year
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Pliés, pirouettes and now, chasses. The North Coast Dance Festival is back at the Forest Roberts Theatre for its third consecutive year, and this time, a Chicago jazz group is joining the action. Professional dancers from across the country gather on the Northern Michigan University campus each year for this festival, […]
Art on the Rocks returning to Marquette for 64th year; Seth Brown Duo make stop at Upper Michigan Today along Northern Lights Tour
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Art on the Rocks takes over Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park this Saturday and Sunday. 124 artists will show off their work at this year’s art fair. Some are local, other artists are traveling from across the country to participate. Upper Michigan Today highlights...
MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center to celebrate 125 years
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is celebrating its 125-year anniversary next month. You’re invited to its facility in Chatham on August 10 for lunch, an open house, and a tour. MSU UPREC Farm Manager Paul Naasz joins Tia Trudgeon on...
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.