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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,…
Men's Soccer Sets 2024 Season Schedule
MIDLAND, MICH. – The Northwood University men's soccer team announced their 2024 schedule Monday (July 22). 2024 features a 17-game regular season with their home and season opener versus Northern Mich. in Midland on November 5. Their three-game out-of-conference schedule finishes with neutral site contests against Davenport (September 12) and Saginaw Valley St. (Sept. 14) at the Paradiso Soccer Field on the campus of Tiffin University.
St. Louis Firefighter Admits Stealing Patient’s Wallet and Credit Card
A St. Louis firefighter who was accused of using a credit card that belonged to the victim of a vehicular accident he responded to last year, has pled guilty to receiving stolen property and fraudulent use of a credit card. Arnold S. Britt, 41, pled guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor charge, and in the process admitted to stealing the man’s wallet and credit card.
State police bust theft ring in Grand Traverse Co.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — On July 18, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post received a complaint of a motorcycle stolen from a home in Blair Township. Through investigative efforts, community social media posts, and a string of anonymous tips, troopers located the truck and identified two suspects in less than three hours, officials said. Two men, a 40-year-old from Green Lake Township and a 38-year-old, were believed to be involved, troopers said. The 40-year-old man was interviewed at his residence, troopers said. The stolen motorcycle was not found, troopers said. The following day, troopers conducted a traffic stop in the early afternoon and developed additional investigative leads about a separate location in Green Lake Township where the second suspect was hiding, they said.
Meet the candidates for Genesee County commissioner in the Aug. 6 primary
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Voters in five of the nine districts that make up the Genesee County Board of Commissioners have decisions to make in the Aug. 6 primary election. There is no primary competition in District 4 (incumbent Democrat James Avery and Republican challenger John C. Wellington), District 5 (incumbent Republican Shaun Shumaker and Democrat challenger Donna Anderson), District 7 (incumbent Democrat Martin L. Cousineau and Republican challenger Lutullus Penton), and District 1, where incumbent Democrat Delrico J. Loyd has no opponent in the primary or general election.
Missing Sanilac County woman found safe after 24 hours
SANILAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The search for a missing 74-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease reached a happy ending in the village of Forestville Monday. Family members reported that Sharron Perkins was last seen walking away from her residence around 10 a.m. Sunday. Several police and fire crews from the Thumb region responded to launch a search Sunday.
Slash concert in Interlochen canceled due to 'unforeseen circumstances'
INTERLOCHEN, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- An Interlochen concert featuring Slash, who is most well-known as the lead guitarist for the band Guns N' Roses, has been cancelled. The concert was scheduled to be held at the Interlochen Center for the Arts on July 24. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Slash is canceling...
Bikers ride to raise money for Flint officer with cancer
Saturday's fundraiser was for Flint Police Detective Maria Reed, who has been with the Flint Police Department since 2016. Bikers ride to raise money for Flint officer with cancer. Saturday's fundraiser was for Flint Police Detective Maria Reed, who has been with the Flint Police Department since 2016.
Flint Fury defeat Lansing Lightning, 24-6, to advance to semi-pro football league championship
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Former New Lothrop defensive back Rafael Woods scored two defensive touchdowns to help the Flint's semi-pro football team, the Flint Fury defeat the Lansing Lightning, 24-6. With the win, the Fury improve to 8-1 on the season, their best mark in more than 20 years. The...
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
Two Motorcyclists Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver in Clare
Two people were injured in a crash involving a motorcycle last Thursday in Clare. Police say a man and a woma were riding an orange Harley Davidson in the area of 5th and McEwan streets. They were struck by a white SUV at the intersection driven by Thomas Claringbold, according to police, who say he fled the scene. The man and woman suffered serious injuries. One was taken to a local hospital while the other was airlifted to another hospital.
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president: Read her statement
It's official. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has now endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. This comes a day after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing Harris and a day after Whitmer threw her support behind Biden's decision and doubled down on her resolve...
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
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