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Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Pet Food Now
There's another recall hitting Michigan, this time effecting your furry babies. The recall hits just a few days after another recall on dog and cat food was just announced here in Michigan. This pet food, could possibly contain salmonella, which could upset your furry babies stomach. New Pet Food Recall...
West Michigan adventure course manufacturer expands into global markets
A 35-year-old West Michigan manufacturer specializing in outdoor recreation equipment and attractions is eyeing more in-state growth while tapping into global markets just catching on to its products. Allegan-based RCI Adventure Products makes and installs indoor and outdoor ropes courses, ziplines, climbing walls and mazes, filling a manufacturing niche in...
Olga’s Kitchen coming to three new Michigan cities, hosted by Big Boy
The Southeast Michigan-based Olga’s Kitchen restaurant chain is expanding its reach to three new cities around the state – with a little help from another Michigan-based restaurant. Olga’s Kitchen, known for its pita sandwiches, salads, soups and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, will be expanding to Midland, Muskegon and Battle Creek...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing 12 teams in play for 5-star 2025 SG Trey McKenney
One of the very best players in the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class is Trey McKenney, a 6’4 shooting guard out of Flint, Michigan. He’s a consensus top-20 prospect overall, listed as a 5-star player per 247sportsComposite. McKenney has a natural build for a modern-day off-guard, is gifted with an all-around offensive game, and is capable of scoring anywhere on the court.
51-year-old shot and killed in Flint on Wednesday evening
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A 51-year-old man was shot and killed outside a residence on the south side of Flint on Wednesday evening. Michigan State Police say the shooting was reported around 9:45 p.m. at the historic Golden Leaf Club near the intersection of Kennelworth Avenue and Harrison Street. That is near the I-69 and I-475 interchange.
Michigan men critically injured after found clinging to rocks on Lake Erie following boat crash
(CBS DETROIT) - Two Michigan men were rescued Thursday night after a crash caused there boat to partially sink while they were out on Lake Erie, officials said. At 11:26 p.m., Monroe County Central Dispatch received multiple calls about a boat sinking near the Bolles Harbor entrance and that there were people in the water. When deputies and fire officials arrived, they found a 62-year-old man and his 38-year-old son clinging to rocks close to the Hoffman Memorial Fishing Pier and rescued them from the water. A preliminary investigation revealed that the two men were in a 1983 26-foot Chris-Craft boat when, for reasons unknown at this time, the boat crashed into the seawall near channel marker #10 as they were trying to enter the harbor. The "hull of the boat was ruptured and the boat partially sank in the channel," the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said. The two men were taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Police say that speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 734-240-7703.
Fenton Freedom Festival Draws Huge Crowds to Downtown
Fenton’s Annual 4th of July Freedom Festival Parade brought out the hometown crowds to downtown for a celebration of everything Red, White, and Blue. Puppies, Police, Patriots, and Pretty Girls were everywhere. Lasco Press Photos. 1 of 4. Lasco Ford highlighted a Parade of Ford Trucks to pull floats...
Race at Owosso Speedway over holiday weekend to honor racer's life
An annual race continues to honor a former racer in Shiawassee County. On July 6th, a series of races at Owosso Speedway will honor the memory of Kevin Adkins, who passed away a couple of years ago. The front gates open at noon for qualifiers and the opening ceremony is...
UM-Flint professor receives $560K grant to improve online safety through technology
Flint, MI — University of Michigan-Flint professor Douglas Zytko recently received a $567,968 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop technology promoting safe online interactions. Zytko wants to create “consent technology,” used to mitigate sexual harm that could occur during face-to-face interactions between those who previously...
Survival Strategy: Michigan Olive Garden Restaurants Say No Discounts
In an era when restaurants are trying to win back customers with discounts, Olive Garden Restaurants in Michigan are taking a different tack: Survival. Restaurants such as McDonald's have recently announced $5 promotions in order to regain customers' loyalty during challenging economic times. But your local Olive Garden isn't jumping on the bandwagon.
Michigan Business Beat | Tom Kelly, Automation Alley - Project DIAMOnD Gaining National Attention!
Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI. Watch Tom and Chris discuss Project DIAMOnD, its national recognition, and the future of the initiative in improving U.S. competitiveness in advanced manufacturing.- click play on the YouTube video below. Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD cited in national...
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Dairy workers are in rural areas, often with little access to transportation and no sick leave. Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan and one in Texas — as well as in cattle in a dozen states.
Boys volleyball on the rise in Michigan, as several area players earn all-state
High school boys volleyball in Michigan grew to 69 teams this season, continuing its continuous growth. Several local teams have joined the jump from four teams in 2018 to 37 in 2022 and now to 69, including West Ottawa, Holland, Zeeland, Holland Christian and Saugatuck. The sport will become an...
Students at fake university created by ICE can sue US, court rules
Students who enrolled in a fake university set up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a sting operation can sue the U.S., an appeals court ruled last week. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that dismissed a complaint against the…
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