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Upcoming and new additions to the Village of Honor in Benzie Co.
BENZIE COUNTY — The Village of Honor is hoping to raise $50,000 for Maley Park, because if they reach their goal, they will be matched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “This is a popular picnic spot for people in the area. There are many more children coming to our village and immediate area. We want to get kids outside playing instead of on video screens all the time, and not only for the community people, but for our visitors,” said Bill Ward, Village of Honor president. With the need for more funds, there are different events like a cornhole tournament and a car show where the proceeds will go back to the playground. Ward said, “We have soft commitments for $15,000 or $20,000 from some of the area businesses, and we’re looking to raise the rest from individual donations or businesses.”
There Is a Single Michigan County With Almost No Risk for a Tornado
Michigan has a significant history of tornados. While not quite like the states of Tornado Alley, there are been some doozies over the years like the 1953 twister in the Flint area that's considered one of the 10 deadliest in the nation's history to the recent Portage tornado in Southwest Michigan from 2024.
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Historic Michigan Restaurant Ranked Among ‘Most Famous’ in the Entire Country
What's a restaurant in Michigan you'd call "iconic" and "can't miss"? Check out this eatery that's been named the most famous in the state!. Most Famous Restaurants in the The U.S. Lovefood.com went on a search for the "must try" restaurants in each state where people from al lover the...
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
8 Old Laws In Michigan You’ve Definitely Broken Before
On average, how many laws do you think that you break in Michigan in a day? A couple... none... maybe too many to count?. What if I told you, that you could be breaking some old laws in Michigan, and you didn't even know it. Local / TSM Grand Rapids.
Michigan Has 516 Islands – More than Half are in Just 2 Counties
Michigan is the Great Lakes State. We border 4 of the 5 big lakes. So it shouldn't be surprising that there are hundreds of islands within the state's borders. According to one count, that total is 516 islands. Some of them are well known like Mackinac Island, Belle Isle in...
Country music stars take the stage in Michigan
Some of the biggest names in Country music will be taking the stage in Michigan this weekend. From Lainey Wilson to Old Dominion, Jelly Roll, and more. The lineup is packed for the Faster Horses Music Festival in Brooklyn and one of the performers, Michigan native Sadie Bass, joined “Live in the D” via zoom to chat about it.
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