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Extreme Heat Closes Many Southwest Michigan Schools
Just as school gets started, Tuesday's expected 105-degree heat index closes many schools throughout Southwest Michigan. The Kalamazoo area is expecting a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 95 and a heat index of 105 degrees. Evening thunderstorms could be severe but will cool things down a bit. In the meantime, the temperatures will be dangerous and should be taken seriously. With that being said, many local schools have either shortened their hours of operation or completely closed today. Here's what we know so far, but you should check your email and/or your school's official website to get the most updated information. We gathered the following info from WWMT News Channel 3 and Fox 17.
Hallmark Holiday! Two Michigan Towns Named Most Magical at Christmas
Summer is ending and it's almost the season to gear up for decking the halls and binge-watching all those Christmas movies from the classics to those Hallmark flicks that leave us with major town envy. What if those towns actually existed and were only a short drive away?. There's no...
Michigan golf club repays pandemic loan after lawsuit challenges eligibility
RICHLAND, Mich. – A golf club in southwestern Michigan has agreed to pay $440,000 to settle allegations that it wrongly obtained a loan through a federal program during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said Monday. Gull Lake Country Club, near Richland in Kalamazoo County, was not eligible for a loan,...
WARNING: New Texting Scam Targeting Michigan
In a world where scammers are getting more and more convincing, sometimes it is better to sit back and see what all you should be aware of out there. From traditional phone scams to more recent email fraud schemes and the latest wave of text message scams. Take a look below at the latest scam hitting Michigan.
Commissioners approve $23,000 grant to assess improvements to Promenade Park
Lucas County commissioners agreed Tuesday to pay $23,000 to ConnecToledo to determine how to improve Promenade Park. “This continues our partnership with the city of Toledo and ConnecToledo to look at what it would take for concerts to continue downtown if there needs to be any infrastructure improvements,” said Matthew Heyrman, deputy county administrator. Last August, the commissioners authorized an agreement with ConnecToledo, a nonprofit group dedicated to redeveloping downtown Toledo, to commission a feasibility study of a proposed amphitheater in the park. The study, conducted by Conventions, Sports, and Leisure International, assessed market demand, financial projections, and economic impact associated with the proposed development of a 10,000-seat amphitheater.
Creative Exhibitor Looks Forward to Opening of the Saline Community Fair
One of the buildings at the Washtenaw County Farm Council Grounds is filled with vegetables of all shapes and sizes, quilts, pies, pictures and more. Over the last two days, entrants in the "still exhibits" portion of the Saline Community Fair have entered the things they've grown, painted, baked, stitched and created.
Sylvania Twp. trustee protests vote to appoint new official: 'Process was out of kilter'
A Sylvania Township trustee is asking a Lucas County judge to review the process that selected a new trustee earlier this month, contending that a majority did not vote and paperwork was signed too late. Trustee John Jennewine said that new trustee Jill Johnson was illegally selected to fill the term of John Crandall, who officially resigned July 1. The decision on a new Sylvania Township trustee fell to Mr. Crandall’s re-election committee when Mr. Jennewine and Trustee Neal Mahoney could not agree on a replacement. The trustees could not reach a decision over the 30 days they had to fill the seat. Mr. Mahoney has said he and Mr. Jennewine had narrowed the list of 17 candidates to two: Douglas Koop, who operates a private physical-therapy family business, and Mrs. Johnson, a Sylvania Schools board of education member.
Wayne County leader: 'Make it very, extremely expensive' to dump toxins 'in our backyard'
Wayne County officials were dismayed that they were not previously aware of a planned transfer of hazardous and radioactive waste into a Van Buren Township landfill. Several officials within the Wayne County Commission at meeting Tuesday to discuss the shipments urged greater transparency in any future hauling of hazardous waste. Dozens attended...
Man accused of burying grandmother in shallow grave to undergo psychiatric exam
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A 29-year-old man accused of killing his grandmother and burying her in the backyard of an Ypsilanti-area home will undergo a competency examination. Judge J. Cedric Simpson of 14A-1 District Court referred Ronald Fleming for the psychiatric exam, which will determine if he is mentally able to stand trial, during a hearing Tuesday, Aug. 27. Under Michigan law, defendants are presumed competent unless shown otherwise.
Virtual teachers are district backup plan for hard-to-fill special education, language jobs
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Lincoln Consolidated Schools OK’d a contract that allows the district to use a virtual teacher in the event of hard-to-fill vacancies, such as special education or languages. The school board approved the agreement on Monday, Aug. 26 with Elevate K-12, a Chicago-based “live teaching company.”...
Equity officer investigated for travel expenses resigns in Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — A top Washtenaw County official who has been on unpaid leave as her travel expenses were investigated has resigned. County Racial Equity Officer Alize Asberry Payne resigned effective Friday, Aug. 16, County Administrator Gregory Dill confirmed. “I accepted her resignation, and she is moving on,”...
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department building closed due to excessive heat
Due to the exceptionally high temperatures forecast for Tuesday, the Toledo-Lucas County Health department building will be closed for the day. According to the health department, the air conditioning system that serves the the building at 635 N. Erie St. “isn’t functioning efficiently and is unable to adequately cool during high temperatures, which affect the comfort and safety of everyone using the facility.” All clinical appointments for Reproductive Health and WIC at the downtown location will be rescheduled. The Health Department plans to resume normal operations on Wednesday. For more information, visit lucascountyhealth.com.
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