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In West Michigan, first lady promotes the Biden administration’s family support policies
In the woods of western Michigan Wednesday morning, first lady Jill Biden visited YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville to promote federal programs piloted by Democratic leaders and the Biden administration. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) joined the first lady, who’s married to President Joe Biden, to discuss food access for school children in the summer […] The post In West Michigan, first lady promotes the Biden administration’s family support policies appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Necrophilia Is Now Officially Illegal In Michigan
Based on this headline, there are probably two questions you're asking. Two very valid questions to be asking, mind you. In case you're unaware of what necrophilia is (I'm jealous of your ignorance), necrophilia is when someone is sexually attracted to or has committed sexual acts with a dead body.
Arenac County couple missing for two days found safe
ARENAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Police located a couple reported missing from Arenac County earlier this week. The Arenac County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Nathan Pemberton and 41-year-old Crystal Witkowski, both of Sterling, were reported missing around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators believe they may be in the Saginaw area. The...
After nearly 60 years Alpenfest's appeal continues to endure
GAYLORD — Gaylord Mayor Todd Sharrard will preside over the opening ceremony for Alpenfest on Tuesday, July 9, and after nearly 60 years, Gaylord's summer festival is still attracting thousands of visitors to the area. "We did a survey to find out where people were coming from to attend...
81-year-old woman lost in woods for over 20 hours before being rescued
OGEMAW COUNTY, Mich. — An 81-year-old woman was rescued Tuesday after being lost in the woods for over 20 hours in Ogemaw County. Michigan State troopers had responded to a home in Richland Township after a family member reported the woman missing. The family member said she was last seen around 10 p.m. Monday. They said she used a walking cane.
Hundreds of rubber ducks race down Boyne River
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Boyne City celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks and ice cream, like many other towns. But, in what might be the world's slowest raffle drawing, they dropped 1,400 plastic ducks into the Boyne River for the annual duck race. Spectators can sponsor a duck...
Rep. Slotkin says it’s time to stop ‘playing defense on democracy’
Updated, 1:18 p.m., 7/5/24 U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Lansing) says that if she’s elected to the U.S. Senate this year, she wants to use her background as a former CIA and Defense Department official to build a proactive strategy on basic rights and democracy. “I’m so sick of playing defense on democracy — waiting for […] The post Rep. Slotkin says it’s time to stop ‘playing defense on democracy’ appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Resilience and evolution: Coveyou Scenic Farm Market celebrates 150 years of operation
PETOSKEY — After five generations of farmers and an ever-evolving business, Coveyou Scenic Farm Market is celebrating its 150th year of operation. "It was absolutely humbling and exciting," David Coveyou told the Petoskey News-Review. "It's just hard to believe that my family has been farming on this piece of land for this 150...
Light Up The Sky: Traverse City’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Show, By The Numbers
Come dusk tonight, fireworks will be bursting across the Traverse City sky in brilliant color. It’s an impressive display, and at this point, it’s such an embedded local Fourth of July tradition that it’s hard to imagine it not happening. But just because Traverse City’s Independence Day celebration seems like an inevitability doesn’t mean it is one. On the contrary, according to event organizers, a great deal of planning, money, pyrotechnics, and hard work goes into making this explosive lightshow a reality. So, in honor of our nation’s birthday, here’s a by-the-numbers rundown of the fireworks you’ll be watching this evening.
Sault Ste. Marie I-500 Snowmobile Facility Gets $250,000 State Grant
$250,000 from Michigan’s 2025 budget will be going to enhancing the Soo International-500 Snowmobile Racetrack by way of a community enhancement grant. The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud of the efforts made by our state government in Lansing, and particularly Senator John Damoose. The funding...
Noah Sanders, son of NFL legend Barry Sanders, earns Big Ten scholarship offer
The next generation of college football and NFL stars will be filled with familiar surnames. Noah Sanders, the youngest son of Detroit Lions great and arguably the best rusher ever, Barry Sanders, is now eyeing collegiate scholarship offers. His first Big Ten offer came recently. Already with ...
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...
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
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