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Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Michigan’s Second Portillo’s Location Now Open
Michigan's second Portillo's location is officially open for business!. Portillo's is known for Italian beef, burgers, salads, Chicago-style hot dogs, and chocolate cake. Portillo's is at 13004 Middlebelt Road in Livonia, (48150). What are the hours at Portillo's in Livonia?. Monday: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM:. Tuesday: 10:00 AM to...
Saving a small-town newspaper; Kamala Harris visits; People Mover shutdown; more
Good morning! Today is Thursday. ⛅ Weather: Today's expected high is 74 degrees. It'll be partly sunny, cooler and less humid. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. Saving the paper. This story resonated with me because it shows the power of what one...
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo returns to Grand Rapids July 27–28
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Something odd is coming to Grand Rapids. The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is scheduled to return to DeVos Place July 27–28! The unique traveling showcase features and celebrates all things weird and extraordinary, with more than 150 vendors and artists from around the U.S.
COS Bulletin – July 21, 2024
On this Pentecost season Sunday, Lucy Gitau, one of our seminary interns will preach from Psalm 1 and Matthew 5:1-12 in the Tree of Life service in the large sanctuary. Rev. Andrew Mead will preach in the All Nations Worship Service in room 4. On Sunday, July 21, Tony and...
Grand Rapids investment firm acquires Texas injection molder
Grand Rapids investment firm Blackford Capital has acquired a west Texas injection molder. The $16 million all-cash deal for Lubbock-based Industrial Molding Corp. was the first add-on acquisition for Blackford Capital’s Davalor Mold Corp., which is based in Chesterfield in Macomb County. Blackford Capital acquired Davalor in 2016. The...
Republicans vying for Muskegon County District 4 commissioner seat in primary
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - Two Republicans are competing for the chance to represent District 4 on the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners in the upcoming election. Both candidates vying for the seat, Kimberly Fiorenzo and Daniel Potts, have shared their longtime roots in the community. District 4 is comprised of the city of Norton Shores precincts 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and a small part of precinct 7, all of the city of Roosevelt Park and city of Muskegon precincts 12, 13 and 14 and part of precinct 10.
Remembering Muskegon Reverend Charles Poole
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The Reverend Charles Poole was well known by many for his efforts for peace and equality and on Tuesday, he passed away. Jon Covington is a local filmmaker in West Michigan and tells 13 On Your Side that the Rev. Poole was a joy to be around. He also said that Poole embodied his mantra of being a force for change while bringing people together.
Muskegon Man’s $100 Win Turns into Surprise $300,000 Jackpot
Everyone who takes the time to play the Michigan Lottery is dreaming of the day they'll (hopefully) win a jackpot, but one Muskegon man couldn't have dreamed of it happening the way it did for him. A 64-year-old anonymous man from Muskegon recently purchased a Michigan Lottery Fire and Ice...
Attorney challenging incumbent Republican for Ottawa County District 6 seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An Ottawa County businessowner and attorney is challenging incumbent Kendra Wenzel to represent District 6 on the county’s board of commissioners in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 Republican primary. Whichever Republican wins the primary will face Democrat Michelle Dieleman for the District 6 seat in...
Michigan State Police Reopen Decades-Old Cold Case of The Disappearance of Cassandra Durham
The Michigan State Police announced this week that they are reopening the decades-long missing person cold case of Cassandra Durham. Cassandra has been missing since August 1987. According to officials and the FBI's official missing persons website, she and her boyfriend, identified only as having the initials "E.B." were traveling...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
Michigan elections FAQ: Does new recount law bar fraud investigations?
A reader asks Bridge how they can challenge election results after recent recount reforms. Fraud can still be reported to law enforcement officials, but canvassers can no longer investigate on their own. Voter fraud is ‘extremely rare and isolated’ in Michigan, but perpetrators are caught and prosecuted, state says...
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