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UMich research delves into farmworker conditions
For many seasonal and migrant farmworkers who plant, harvest, and process produce for stores, stands, farmers’ markets, and festivals across Michigan, living conditions can be unsafe and unhealthy, according to University of Michigan researchers. In interviews conducted as part of the Michigan Farmworker Project, workers described crowded housing, being provided dirty mattresses, sewage, and other odors from bathrooms. They detailed common areas such as living rooms often doubling as bedrooms and a lack of air conditioning. Additionally, some said they experienced food insecurity, fears of polluted drinking water, high rents, low wages and a general lack of safe, affordable and quality housing — not unlike the situation many U.S. residents are facing. The five-year-old, community-engaged research project led by Lisbeth Iglesias-Rios and Alexis Handal of the University of Michigan school of public health has examined a variety of topics related to treatment by farm owners and supervisors over time.
Mike Rogers urges Trump to avoid Harris personal attacks: ‘Offer real-life solutions’
Michigan’s GOP nominee for Senate gently urged former President Donald Trump to focus on the everyday problems facing voters as leading Republicans worry his personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris are distracting from their attempts to define her. The advice from Mike Rogers, offered to reporters during a Monday press call, came as Trump […]
New Dr Pepper Fansville ad takes obvious shot at Michigan sign-stealing scandal
Love them or hate them, Dr Pepper's Fansville ad series came back with a bang this week. It is the seventh year Fansville has been the advertising campaign to produce the one-of-a-kind soft drink in conjunction with college football. Larry Culpepper is out there somewhere, living his best life, I would assume. All I know is nobody got poked fun at by Fansville more than the Michigan Wolverines did.
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
ALERT-Potentially Toxic Chicken Now Recalled From Michigan Stores
Many Michigan residents seek healthy foods to feed their families daily, including high-quality meats. But, one popular brand of chicken is now being pulled from store shelves as it may contain toxic materials. Michigan residents are now urged to check for these recalled products in their homes. ALERT-Potentially Toxic Chicken...
Michigan urgently needs better tests for beach contamination, report finds
A green flag flying on a Great Lakes beach does not necessarily mean it’s safe to swim. Checking beach monitoring websites like BeachGuard is not a surefire solution either. These two findings are central to a public health research project, the Great Lakes Microbial Water Quality Assessment, that has set out to measure microbial and chemical threats in Great Lakes waters, and how to reduce the number of illnesses they cause each year. The project, sponsored by the International Joint Commission, released a report last year that said decades-old testing methods are inadequate, and “advances in newer methods are critically needed.” The Commission is bi-national agency that advises the U.S. and Canada on managing water along the border.
Michigan man arrested on drug charges at Phish Festival
DOVER, Del. – A Michigan man was arrested on numerous drug charges at the Phish Mondegreen Festival on Saturday. At around 2:15 p.m., troopers on duty at the festival were alerted by security after an attendee, identified as 41-year-old Douglas Gallagher, fled from a security checkpoint when suspected illicit narcotics were found in his vehicle during a routine search. When Gallagher returned to the security checkpoint, troopers took him into custody, and responded to a nearby campsite, where Gallagher had reportedly hidden a small plastic container after fleeing the security checkpoint.
Missing Wisconsin man found, arrested at Sleeping Bear Dunes
A man reported missing from Milwaukee was located by officials at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Tuesday afternoon, August 20. Steven Lisowski, 28, of Wisconsin, was taken into custody about 2:30 p.m. ET after an altercation between Lisowski and police officers—according to a media release issued by the National Lakeshore.
Gaylord man arrested for having meth and cocaine on school property
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Gaylord man was arrested last week for being in possession of meth and cocaine on school property, according to Michigan State Police. State police did not say which school the man was allegedly at. Charles Beckner, 40, was arrested during a traffic stop Thursday.
Bay City fall sports roundup: Rivals make 275-mile roadtrip together
BAY CITY, MI –A look at the high school sports scene in the Bay City area for Aug. 19, 2024. Bay City area coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing lthomps2@mlive.com. TENNIS: SEASON OPENS WITH UNCOMMON CARPOOL. If you purchase...
Old Town’s newest pizza place slings the ‘Saginaw slice’ made with a labor of love
SAGINAW, MI – Three neon pizza signs shine bright through the windows of Old Town Saginaw’s newest pizza place. Inside, chef Eric Schevchenko moves to the beat of his favorite music loudly playing throughout the space while he creates the perfect “Saginaw slice.”. If you purchase a...
The future of Bay City’s State Theatre, drama at city commission meetings and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – The same person who owns the Midland Mall and St. Laurent Brothers now owns the historic State Theatre in downtown Bay City. But what are his plans for the site? He elaborated on that last week. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Bay City will get another Dollar General store at former Rite Aid site
BAY CITY, MI – Another Dollar General store will be coming to Bay City. The retail chain has submitted building plans for the former Rite Aid store on the corner of South Euclid Avenue and West Midland Street, 901 W. Midland St., Bay City Manager Dana Muscott confirmed Monday, Aug. 19.
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