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Walmart and Target Announce Great News For Michigan Shoppers
So let's be real for a second, shall we? Target is clearly superior to Walmart but each has its things that keep it amongst the best in the retail business. Walmart has almost 5 times as many locations in the US than Target and their customer turnover shows that as well. Target gets over 30 million customers per week but Walmart blows them out of the water with over 37 million customers daily.
September things to do: Labor Day, runs, climbs, history, film, music, and a Civil War muster
It’s not often you can take in a tree climbing championship one day and watch a Civil War muster the next. But these — and so much more — are on the West Michigan calendar for this month. Other items of note include Labor Day activities, exhibits, a “Walk to Mordor,” physical challenges, a gem and mineral show, a community litter cleanup, a stage performance, a needle felting class, “Lord of the Rings” Week crafts, Banned Book Week trivia, Talk Like a Pirate Day, fundraisers, a family campfire, and the arrival of autumn. September offers a wide variety of things to do in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties. This list includes options for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest.
200 rain barrels to be distributed to Roseville residents to ease area flooding
Next time a storm is brewing in Roseville, residents will be ready to catch it. In September, 200 rain barrel kits will be given out to Roseville residents for free as a part of a pilot project to reduce the flooding that results from combined storm sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair during heavy rain showers. ...
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley provides updates on City’s recovery from cyber attack
FLINT, Mich.—Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley announced at a press conference this afternoon that the City of Flint believes it has successfully recovered the majority of its key data in the aftermath of a cyber attack that began August 14, 2024. “We appreciate our community’s patience while we continue to...
Fenton football preview: Inexperienced Tigers seeking 16th playoff appearance in 17 years
FLINT – Fenton’s football team only has a handful of starters returning from last year’s 6-4 team. But that’s not necessarily anything new. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Monroe, Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Was State’s First Phar-Mor
When you think of malls, I hope you're old enough to remember when they were bustling centers of commerce, societal evolution, and culture. Monroe, Michigan's Mall of Monroe, was no exception when it opened in 1988 (known as the Frenchtown Square Mall), it boasted an imposing lineup of anchor stores: Sears, Elder Beerman, Hills, JC Penney, and the state's first-ever location for the discount pharmacy chain Phar-Mor.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee executive selected as Purdue for Life Foundation’s president and CEO
Purdue alumna Julie Dussliere, a six-year member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, was named the president and chief executive officer of Purdue for Life Foundation Monday. Beginning Oct. 1, she will report to the Purdue for Life Board of Managers led by chair President Mung Chiang, following in...
52nd annual Algonac Art Fair to bring art, cars, entertainment, more
The 52nd annual Algonac Art Fair will celebrate art and artists in the community over Labor Day weekend at Riverfront Park. The Algonac Art Fair, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 1, will include art, entertainment, a car show and more. It is a juried art fair with ribbons and awards given out, organizer Cathy Harris said. The judge will be a secret until the awards are given out.
Ron Weiser loses GOP nomination for University of Michigan regent seat
ANN ARBOR, MI - Ron Weiser, one of two Republicans on the University of Michigan Board of Regents, did not win the party’s nomination for the November general election. Weiser, the former Michigan GOP chair, who first won his regents seat in 2016, lost his re-election bid during the Republican party’s Saturday, Aug. 24 convention. There are two seats at stake on Nov. 5, with Republicans Sevag Vartanian and Carl Meyers and Democrats incumbent Denise Ilitch and challenger Shauna Ryder Diggs now on the ballot.
THEY LIKE TO "MOVE IN, MOVE IN" (Photo gallery)
Residential students began arriving at UM-Flint Aug. 25 as the university prepares to usher in the fall 2024 semester. Volunteers from throughout the campus community assisted students at the First Street and Riverfront residence halls in getting students settled into their homes away from home as the first day of class looms around the corner, Aug. 28. Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and Communications.
Good Old Days Festival to parade through Richmond
Kids, cars, bands and more will be parading through the streets of Richmond in September, as many parades with unique themes will be part of the Good Old Days Festival. The annual Good Old Days Festival in Richmond will be held Sept. 5-8. The first in a series of festival parades will be the Classic Car Parade and Cruise at Main and Park streets at 6 p.m. Sept. 5. Classic cars will also be on display during the festival on Sept. 8 at 9 a.m., when the Classic and Antique Car Show is held in the city parking lot located on North Main Street.
Detroit Police Seek Help to Locate Missing 18-Year-Old with Autism Last Seen on West Side
The Detroit Police Department is seeking public assistance in the case of a missing 18-year-old, Isa Muhammad, who has been reported as having autism. Muhammad was last seen on the city's west side, near Lesure and Eaton, an area framed by Fenkell and Schaefer, on Saturday, and has not returned home since, Audacy reported.
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