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Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the cycling community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a yearlong pilot program that would open 3,000 miles of...
Boston College Men’s Hockey Announces 2024-2025 Schedule
The Boston College men’s hockey team has released their schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The Eagles are coming off a season that ended with a loss to Denver in the national championship game and they will again be among the pre-season favorites when October comes around. BC will start their season with two games at Michigan State after they hosted the Spartans twice last year. This will be a big test early on for the Eagles, as Michigan State finished with a 25-10-3 record last year and made a run to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The...
Schor ‘optimistic’ City Council will approve the sale of City Hall on Monday
FRIDAY, July 19 — Mayor Andy Schor believes a majority of the City Council plans to support an agreement selling City Hall to Chicago developer J. Paul Beitler when it goes to a vote Monday night. “He's talked to six Council members so far. None of them have raised...
Michigan State and Nike strike deal to extend contract
About a decade ago, Michigan State and Nike reached an agreement on a $34 million deal that extended through 2025. With the deal about to expire next year, the two sides have reached another agreement. According to Stephen Brooks of 247Sports, Michigan State and Nike have reached an extension agreement...
Lansing man accused of holding woman, child hostage for hours said he had 'anger issues'
LANSING — A man charged with holding his girlfriend and infant child hostage for hours before surrendering to police last week had "turned on all the stove burners" and had a "flare" or piece of fireworks in his hand when the incident started, court records said. That information was...
Manchester District Library at risk of closure if millage does not pass
MANCHESTER, MI – A long-standing library is at potential risk of closure if Manchester voters do not pass a proposal on Aug. 6. The Manchester District Library is asking for a tax reduction, in order to contribute to reducing property taxes in the Manchester area. The 0.9999-mill tax for ten years, beginning in 2025, is on the primary election ballot. This tax proposal is a decrease from the previous millage of 1.045 mills.
Spartan Media Network announces new addition to hoops broadcast staff
Michigan State basketball fans will hear a new voice when they tune in for games this upcoming season. Spartan Media Network announced on Friday that Zach Surdenik will be joining the basketball crew this upcoming season. According to a post on X, Surdenik will serve as the new host for Michigan State Men’s Basketball. Surdenik’s X profile states he currently is a broadcast assistant for the Detroit Tigers. He has experience with Michigan State as well, previously working for Big Ten Plus and Michigan State’s student radio station Impact 89FM. 🚨🚨ATTENTION!🚨🚨 Please help us welcome @ZachSurdenik to the Spartan Media Network as the new Host for @MSU_Basketball!📻 We are thrilled to have Zach be a part of the crew, go give him a follow! pic.twitter.com/ASSITXkW96 — Spartan Media Network (@Spartan_Radio) July 19, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5.
Tom Izzo seen with interesting coach in recent video
Tom Izzo has been doing what Tom Izzo does best recently, out working everyone in the country. That’s part of what makes Izzo so great because nobody out works him during the season or in recruiting. That’s what makes following Michigan State basketball so much fun in the offseason...
3 Michigan State basketball takeaways from night 6 of Moneyball
Moneyball was back in action again for the sixth night this summer and once again some Michigan State basketball players have stood out. So far this summer, the players you would expect to stand out did. However, Thursday night we saw some new Spartans step up and have their best games of the summer.
Hazen's Blueberry farm in Howell welcomes generations of pickers for timeless tradition
From 1 to 97. That was the age differential of blueberry pickers at Hazen’s Blueberry farm in Howell on a recent Thursday. Hazen’s has been a tradition for many families in metro Detroit. Tori Robbins, 33, of Livonia, had to stop and do the math: “My mom has been bringing me here ... ” ...
Renovation of historic Washtenaw County township hall faces criticism
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Lima Township Hall, built in the 1880s, is a sentimental building to township Supervisor Duane Luick, but Elaine Bater, a former township clerk, mostly remembers the dead bats and rats she cleaned out of its walls. Bater spent hours, she said, cleaning in the hall at...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
COVERT, MI – Among the biggest ticket items in Michigan’s recently approved state budget is a second $150 million for the effort to repower a closed nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan. Michigan lawmakers recently passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 and among the key investments...
Whitmer focuses on policy at NAACP event
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended President Joe Biden at this week's NAACP Convention in Las Vegas amidst growing calls across the party for him to drop out of the race. The contrast is notable. The governor is a top name floated in the Democratic Party as a replacement for the president, even alongside her outward support for him. As a Biden campaign co-chairwoman, she instead focused...
Michigan’s Second Portillo’s Location Now Open
Michigan's second Portillo's location is officially open for business!. Portillo's is known for Italian beef, burgers, salads, Chicago-style hot dogs, and chocolate cake. Portillo's is at 13004 Middlebelt Road in Livonia, (48150). What are the hours at Portillo's in Livonia?. Monday: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM:. Tuesday: 10:00 AM to...
The Final Quarter of the Season Will Make It Clear Where MSU Football Stands in the Big Ten
Michigan State has one of the most challenging schedules in the country this season. However, it has very winnable games down the stretch, which will show where it stands in the conference.
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