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Michigan’s Country Music Scene: Who Is Madison Olivia?
If not for Jolene Bisbee, Michigan country music fans might never have heard from Madison Olivia. Jolene Bisbee is Madison's grandmother. "GranGran", as Madison calls her, pursued a singing career of her own back in the day, even opening shows for such country music legends as George Jones. Madison remembers accompanying Jolene to numerous concerts and watching her in the spotlight. It lit a fire in Madison, even as a young girl.
Prevailing wage law expanded to wind, solar energy projects in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an expansion of the state's prevailing wage law on Tuesday, extending prevailing wage requirements to construction for solar and wind energy projects. The state's prevailing wage law requires the pay and benefits offered to workers on a state-backed construction project to match or surpass the standard wages and...
Nearly every Rite Aid in Michigan closing: See list of 165 stores
The number of Rite Aid stores closing in Michigan keeps growing as the pharmacy chain will likely be exiting the state entirely. Rite Aid has listed 165 closed Michigan stores in court documents – nearly all of the 185 currently operating – since declaring bankruptcy last year. But...
Old Farmer’s Almanac early fall forecast puts part of Michigan in the cool zone
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its extended Fall 2024 outlook for the United States, providing folksy thoughts on the temperature and precipitation outlooks for the country. In the outlook, warmer than average temperatures are expected for the western half of the country, with near to slightly below average...
Charlotte rec softball program thriving with over 100 players
Charlotte youth have had the opportunity to take part in recreational softball programs for the last four years. They have taken full advantage of that as they have seven teams and over 100 total participants as they strive to keep the game thriving in the area. “We are excited to...
Dillon Tatum Feels Responsibility to Get MSU Football Back to an Elite Level
Michigan State football suffered a tremendous setback last season, and while Coach Jonathan Smith has the task of turning things around in East Lansing, it's on the upperclassmen to set the tone on the field.
Shows, screenings and a scavenger hunt
The last weekend of July offers a range of activities to enjoy, from new theater productions and tons of live music to an abundance of kids’ activities, a bike scavenger hunt, a fair, a comedy showcase and more. For Friday evening’s live music, we have pianist and vocalist Jonathan...
How Michigan State responded to being picked among Big Ten cellar dwellers
INDIANAPOLIS – There are 13 banners hanging in the end zone of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for every winner of the Big Ten championship game. Five belong to Ohio State, the last three to Michigan, two each for Michigan State and Wisconsin and one features Penn State. If...
Alcohol may be a factor in car driving into house, police say
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A car may have crashed twice early Thursday morning in Delhi Township, and deputies with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department say they believe the driver had been drinking. Investigators say that a Chrysler sedan drove into a quadplex home at around 2:45 a.m. on the 2100 block of Philips Ave., near […]
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
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