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Gladwin issues boil water advisory after water main leak
GLADWIN — The city of Gladwin on Thursday said they had a leak in a water main in the area of First Street, north to Fifth Street and from Bowery Avenue, east to M18 (Silverleaf Street). The city’s DPW crews responded quickly and located the leak, officials said. Because the pressure in the system dropped below 20 PSI, the city is issuing a boil water advisory for drinking water following the State Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) guidelines. Water pressure was never completely lost and it is very likely nothing back flowed into the system, officials said.
Bay County prosecutor race: 2 Republicans face off in August 2024 primary
BAY COUNTY, MI – Bay County Prosecutor Nancy Borushko is unopposed in the August primary, but two Republicans are running for the opportunity to challenge her in the November general election. Local attorney Brian H. Jean will face off against criminal defense attorney and former Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor...
Comma Bookstore & Social Hub asks community for assistance to remain open
FLINT, Mich.— The only Black-owned bookstore in Flint faces the struggles of a changing economy. Comma Bookstore & Social Hub located on W 2nd St. in Flint has been open for almost four years. The bookstore has provided a safe space for community activists and a platform for local...
Michigan Bucket List: Ann Arbor Art Fair
Every July, one of the nation’s largest art festivals is right here in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Art Fair is an exciting, three-day festival that brings half a million visitors to Ann Arbor. The fair takes up 30 blocks of Ann Arbor and features more than 1,000 artists. The...
19 Tornadoes Confirmed So Far From Monday’s Storm, Including 3rd in Chicago. Is This the New Normal?
The National Weather Service has so far confirmed 19 tornadoes struck northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on Monday night, a tally that could rise significantly as survey crews are still in the field investigating damage at numerous additional sites across the region. The latest total includes confirmation of a third...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Port Huron resident's debut novel captures her grandfather's soul with magical realism
A Port Huron resident will be releasing her debut novel this August. Stacy Elliott wrote and self-published her first book "Grandfather's Whispers" over a 14-year period. She was inspired to write the book after she lost her grandfather when she was 21 years old. She started to write a memoir about him to keep his memory alive for her younger family members, but also because her own memories of him were fading. ...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Police find illegal firearms, components and drugs at Clio house
CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) - Police found several illegal guns, components for firearms and drugs when they raided a residence in Clio. The Clio Police Department says a Homeland Security Investigations agent intercepted an illegal firearm suppressor shipped to an airport on July 8. The agent seized the suppressor before it was delivered.
Exploring Backwoods Blueberries in Hemlock
HEMLOCK, Mich. (WNEM) - July marks the start of blueberry season in Michigan, a great time to visit Backwoods Blueberries in Hemlock. The 20-acre patch offers “U-Pick” with five different varieties of blueberries. “We charge $2.25 a pound to pick them yourself, so it’s not a real expensive...
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