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Could Big Lots Be the Latest Retailer to Announce Michigan Store Closures?
It's no secret that many big-name retailers have been forced to close stores due to changing market conditions and increased competition from online shopping. While the pandemic and inflation are often cited as reasons, it's online shopping that's the real threat to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Some companies, including Rite Aid,...
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.
Nigerian food truck makes pitstop in Flint
FLINT, Mich.— Fork in Nigeria offers Flint-area residents a taste of authentic Nigerian cuisine. Fork in Nigeria is offering a pop-up from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Court Street in Flint. The Nigerian food truck resides in Detroit Monday through Saturday from 12...
Michigan Gaming Control Board reaches settlement in Flint forfeiture case
The case involved former illegal gambling establishments. US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced the resolution of an enforcement action involving former illegal gambling establishments The Cellular Vault, The Vault, and The Flint Arcade. Contents have been removed and sold, while the property is not to be used for one year.
Two women with the same name build a friendship through life’s ups and downs
Flint Natives Delores Johnson and Delores Thompson attended school together at what was called Emerson Intermediate middle school. According to Johnson, she was quieter in the 8th grade, while Thompson was outgoing. Thompson later attended Northern High School, and Johnson attended Northwestern. The two women’s paths crossed again on 7-7-1977...
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…
Today’s Good News 7-3-24
Some guys in Flint, Michigan are in the news after saving a raccoon from choking. They smacked it on the back until it coughed up a piece of cheese, and the whole thing is on video. It scurried off and was fine. No joke, they said they knew it was in trouble because it was making the universal choking sign . . . hands to the neck…………………… The founder of a rescue place in Wisconsin called Albert’s Dog Lounge recently took in a dog with a serious infection and no fur. His name is Clyde. His owners loved him but just couldn’t afford the medication. Thankfully, he’s doing great now. And it inspired a new service called Clyde’s Closet. The rescue place put a shed outside and keeps it stocked with pet products anyone can take for free, no questions asked………………And finally………………..
Michigan Corrections Organization asks Gov. Whitmer for emergency assistance
Byron Osborn, president of the Michigan Corrections Organization, released a letter calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to provide immediate relief to corrections officers in the state. According to Osborn, officers are working mandatory overtime in dangerously understaffed conditions. He called on Gov. Whitmer to activate the National Guard until a permanent solution can be found. You can read the full letter below.
Ally Challenge Announces Free Admission to Armed Forces and Veterans
Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, Grand Blanc, MI — July 3, 2024. Folds of Honor Friday comes to The Ally Challenge, including new kick-off breakfast event featuring Folds of Honor founder and CEO Lt Col Dan Rooney. Tournament officials have announced that complimentary admission to The Ally Challenge...
Here are the candidates Downriver residents can vote for in the August primary
The primary election takes place on August 6, 2024. Early voting for the primary election starts July 7, 2024. Here are the candidates Downriver residents can expect to see on their ballots. U.S. Senate candidates. For U.S. Senator, Hill Harper from Detroit and incumbent Elissa Slotkin from Holly are running...
New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug May Be Coming To Michigan
Since the beginning of time sickness and disease have plagued the Earth and have taken the lives of many. Doctors have been working for centuries on remedies, cures, and medications that ease the lives of those with many different diseases. They have gotten farther in their research and advancements with some diseases more than others as they have been able to find cures or even vaccinations that prevent these illnesses and viruses.
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...
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