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3 Lakeshore events on our radar
The Lakeshore Brewers Guild’s Burning Foot Festival, now in its ninth year, promises to be bigger, bolder, and more memorable than ever in 2024. In addition to being the lakeshore’s beer fest extraordinaire, Burning Foot now has partnerships with the Michigan Craft Distillers Association, Michigan Cider Association, and the Michigan Wine Collaborative. The festival takes place on Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon August 24, blending craft beverages, with art and live music. “We’re not just a festival; we’re a community of craft beverage enthusiasts, artists, and music lovers who come together to celebrate the best that Michigan has to offer,” said Festival Director Allen Serio. For those who wish to extend their Burning Foot experience, camping options will be available on the shores of Lake Michigan. Tickets are available on the fest’s official website, burningfoot.beer.
30th Coast Guard Festival Cruise-In Car Show features 324 vehicles
Jul. 28—Well over 300 automobiles filled the streets of downtown Grand Haven on Sunday for the 30th annual Coast Guard Festival Cruise-In Car Show. Washington Avenue and its intersecting side streets were filled to the brim with vintage and modern cars alike, motorcycles, and even a mini-submarine. Mike Beatty, a retired member of the Coast Guard, chaired the event for the first time. kAm"x'5 ...
Incumbent Friske faces challenger Fairbairn in primary for Michigan's 107th House seat
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — In the upcoming primary for Michigan's 107th House District, incumbent Neil Friske is facing challenger Parker Fairbairn on the Republican ticket. As the only two candidates in the contested primary election, the winner will compete in November against Democrat Jodi Decker. The 107th district includes the counties of Charlevoix, Emmet and...
Michigan Puts the Kibosh on Massive Consumers Energy Rate Hike
New energy rates approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission could lower monthly bills paid by Consumers Energy customers. In December of last year, Consumers Energy requested to increase its revenue from gas customers by $136 million, which would have resulted in a natural gas rate increase of 5.7% for its customers.
Warning: Popular Snack Dips in Michigan May Be Contaminated
It seems like it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the food and product recalls and warnings in Michigan. It feels like the foods we consume daily are becoming more and more dangerous to eat. Food products sold at Kroger stores in Michigan are being flagged and recalled...
Cruise line returning to Great Lakes will visit 7 Michigan destinations in 2025
Two cruise ships will return to the Great Lakes in 2025 with plans to visit seven Michigan destinations dozens of times throughout the season. Next year, Victory Cruise Lines will call on the ports of Mackinac Island, Escanaba, Detroit, The Soo, Marquette, Houghton and Muskegon, according to itineraries. If you...
Michigan Supreme Court gives big victory to people trying to recoup cash from foreclosures
The Michigan Supreme Court said Monday that its 2020 decision stopping local governments from keeping cash windfalls from the sale of foreclosed homes can be applied retroactively, meaning that hundreds of millions of dollars could potentially be returned to people who lost properties over unpaid taxes.Local governments were "essentially stealing from people," said Christina Martin, an attorney who argued the case for former property owners. "It doesn't matter if it's going to be expensive to pay them back. They have to pay them back."For years, counties kept profits from the sale of foreclosed homes or land — even if the...
Michigan leaders highlight 'stakes' for women in 2024 presidential election
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — What's at stake for women in the upcoming presidential election took the spotlight during a press conference in Grand Rapids Monday afternoon. Led by U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D - Grand Rapids), former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, and Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D - Grand Rapids), the conference discussed the contrast between Kamala Harris' vision for the future of women and Donald Trump's Project 2025, according to organizers.
Israel a potential issue in Michigan's U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) - Candidates in Michigan's U.S. Senate race disagree on issues ranging from electric vehicles to crime, but most recently, they've clashed over foreign policy. U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich, is facing former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers. Republicans hope to flip the seat as incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow is not running for reelection. Slotkin criticized Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent address to Congress, saying he “continues to...
Biologists race to save rare Michigan butterflies from the brink of extinction
Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susan flowers and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
Michigan State Police Honor Fallen Melvinville Officer By Paying It Forward
Fallen Melvinville Officer Mohamed Said was a beacon of kindness and dedication in his community, particularly known for his efforts in helping children. Tragically, Officer Said was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person's call. During the investigation, one of the subjects fled on foot and, during a subsequent struggle, produced a handgun, fatally wounding Officer Said.
2 Republicans are running for the open District 20 seat on the Kent County board
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Two Republicans are competing in the Aug. 6 primary for an open seat on the Kent County Board of Commissioners. David Lee Boelkes and Derek Anderson are running for the 20th District, representing part of the city of Grand Rapids, South West Grand Rapids and the northern part of Wyoming.
Hippotizer Delivers Magic For Electric Forest Festival
Rothbury, MI, USA – Michigan’s beloved multi-genre Electric Forest festival ramped up its AV offering this year, with the monumental Sherwood Court stage’s proscenium arch LED screen displaying content powered by tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer Media Servers. Visual solutions company Observatory, which has been providing...
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