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78-year-old Boyne City man struck and killed by pickup truck
BOYNE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 78-year-old Boyne City man was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Monday, according to police. Boyne City Police said they received a report at 12:20 p.m. of an accident near the intersection of North East Street and State Street. A 78-year-old Boyne...
Tommy’s Walloon Lake is now Legacy Water Sports and Marina
Jonathan and Mary Kay Borisch are excited to announce that they have added Legacy Water Sports and Marina (formerly Tommy’s) at 4075 M-75 in downtown Walloon Lake to their portfolio of businesses in northern Michigan. This full-service marina will continue to offer sales, service, storage, detailing, rentals and a year-round retail pro shop in downtown Walloon Lake, in addition to boat rentals, fuel services, and seasonal slips at Bay Marina on Lake Charlevoix.
Saginaw man pleads to once again raping child, guaranteeing life without parole in prison
SAGINAW, MI — It’s unusual for a criminal defendant to accept a plea deal knowing it will guarantee he spends the rest of his life in prison. But a previously convicted Saginaw County sex offender accused of raping more children has done just that. Alex D. Gomez Jr.,...
Oceana County man seriously injured in PM Hwy crash
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Crystal Township man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck and trailer Tuesday morning. Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and the northbound US 31 offramp at 7:21 a.m. According to...
Protecting Students: School Bus Safety Guidelines In West Michigan
It's hard to believe, but school is officially back in session for many students across West Michigan. While the kids are excited to see their friends and learn new things, this is also a time for adult West Michiganders to learn a thing or two - especially about sharing the road with school buses.
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Michigan Drivers Are Being Targeted With This Smishing Scam
Scammers are at it again, this time they're targeting drivers in Michigan. This scam involves text messages and toll roads. Michigan Attorney General Warns of Toll Road Smishing Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently issued a warning to consumers about a new scam targeting drivers on toll roads. The...
How Michigan’s election safeguards prevent double voting
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here.Four voters allegedly voted twice in the primary elections in Macomb County, officials say, a matter that local police are now investigating.The fact that the problems were promptly flagged should reassure Michigan voters rather than worry them, officials say. It’s a sign that the state’s systems are secure enough to stop or at least catch when votes are cast twice, and further evidence that widespread fraud is unlikely in the state.In Michigan, voting twice is a felony,...
Former Titan Nicole Meisner To Be Inducted Into The Michigan Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame
DETROIT (8/20/2024) -- Former University of Detroit Mercy women's track and field runner Nicole Meisner '15 was honored for her high school and collegiate achievements as she will be inducted into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame. The ceremony is set for Oct. 29 at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Also being inducted are Eric Weberman, Eric Fishman, Jake Friedman and Nathan Edmunds, while the Hall of Fame Pillars of Excellence will see Steve Matz, Jim Berk, Mort Plotnick, Gary Gerson and Michael Fishman honored. Jalen Rose will receive the highest honor in the Alvin & Shirley...
Ford EV Plant Property Owner In Michigan Cited For Runoff
Though it has faced its fair share of trials and tribulations over the past couple of years, the Ford EV battery plant known as BlueOval Battery Park Michigan continues to take shape, and is still on track to begin producing lithium iron-phosphate batteries for all-electric vehicles starting in 2026. Due to softened demand growth for EVs, the future Ford EV battery plant won’t be quite as large or have as much output as originally expected, however. Now, the owner of the property the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site sits on is facing their own unique issue.
Manhunt For Michigan Fugitives: U.S. Marshals Offer $25,000 Reward
Get involved in the hunt for two Michigan fugitives on the U.S. Marshals Most Wanted list. Help bring these dangerous criminals to justice!. There is currently a $25,000 reward for a Grand Rapids man and a Melvindale, Michigan woman who is wanted for horrific Michigan murders. Trigger Warning: this article details graphic violence.
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