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Michigan faces a shortage of local clerk candidates, raising alarms about how elections will be run
They are the administrators of democracy, making sure that elections are free, fair and efficient. They maintain the records of local government and are responsible for public access to those records, including births, deaths and the marriages in between. And yet, nearly 10% of the 1,240 township clerk positions that are up for election this […] The post Michigan faces a shortage of local clerk candidates, raising alarms about how elections will be run appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Here’s how to join in two remaining virtual town halls on the Flint water crisis settlement
FLINT, MI -- The second in a series of virtual town halls on the Flint water crisis settlement is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, and there’s still time to register to attend. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Michigan dry spell won’t last long, next rain speeding up
We do have several dry and nice weather days coming for all of Michigan. The parade of rain systems is not going to take a big break however. The next rain is moving toward us from a not-so-frequent trajectory. This next rain is also moving a day faster than what it looked like yesterday.
Lowest Listing: A Look Inside Flint’s Cheapest Home for Sale Right Now
It's no secret that the housing market is a hot mess right now. Before, everyone encouraged people to buy homes, as renting was looked at as "throwing away money." Now, that thought process has been flipped on its head as it's recently been discovered that renting is now cheaper than being a homeowner in all 50 states per a study done by Bankrate.com.
Digital license plates being pulled from market in Michigan
Michigan’s experiment with digital license plates is coming to an end, for now at least. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson earlier this month sent letters to about 1,700 drivers with digital license plates that they will have to go back to a standard metal plate at the time of their next registration.
Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
William Seikaly: Shame on Trump Camp For Not Condemning Michigan Supporters Chanting 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
The author is an attorney and a lifelong Democrat. Are you still considering voting for Trump? You might remember your parents' admonition to “Be careful who you associate with.”. There was an interesting story this weekend in the Livingston Daily in Livingston County. One group of White Supremacists demonstrated...
Federspiel faces familiar opponent in Saginaw County sheriff race
SAGINAW, MI — In a rematch from four years ago, Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel will face a retired lieutenant from his department in an August primary election between Democrats. Federspiel defeated Kevin Stevens — 13,835 to 8,128 votes — in the August 2020 primary election. The rematch for...
Court hearings delayed for driver accused of hitting Trooper Popp
SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The trial for the man accused of killing a Michigan State Police trooper in a crash on I-75 in January has been temporarily adjourned. Court records show 81-year-old Duncan Erving is charged with not using due care when passing a stationary emergency vehicle, causing death.
Sheetz, a gas station chain, hiring for Michigan store opening in Romulus
Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store chain in six states and expanding to Michigan, plans to hold two recruiting events next week in Romulus to hire 30 employees to work in a new store set to open later this summer. The Pennsylvania-based company — which is facing a federal government claim that it has discriminated against minority job applicants — said it is seeking full- and part-time workers, including employees for management roles, in its first...
Munger Potato Festival returns for another ‘spud-tacular’ year
MUNGER, Mich. (WNEM) - The Munger Potato Festival is back for it’s 69th year, running from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. The four-day event is hosted every year by the Munger Volunteer Firemen Corporation, but it’s supported by the entire community. JB’s Market will be serving...
2nd Ward Bay City commission race features 3 non-partisan candidates
BAY CITY, MI – The race for Bay City’s 2nd Ward Commissioner features three non-partisan candidates competing for a four-year term. The seat is currently held by Joseph Rivet, who is term limited. Voters will decide among Brandy Swartz, Breanna Graczyk and Craig Kokaly on his replacement. Graczyk,...
Saginaw man tries robbing gas station with bomb threat, but clerk doesn't yield
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw man is facing a life offense after allegedly trying to rob a gas station by claiming he had a bomb. About 2:47 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, a man wearing a ski mask entered the Marathon at 1411 Court St., said Saginaw Police Detective Sgt. Matthew Gerow. The masked man approached the clerk, claimed he had a bomb, and threatened to kill him if he did not hand over the register’s cash.
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