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Should Michigan Consider this Controversial Colorado Incentive To Clean Up Trash?
As a new mom, I take a ton of walks around my neighborhood in Grand Rapids. My son loves to see the birds, flowers, and trees along the way. But the one thing that bums me out is when we see tons of litter all over the roadways by our home.
Recall Alert: Michigan, Check Your Cabinets Now For This Popular Spice
Recently, Michigan has experienced a surge in product recalls, which now includes a new issue involving spices. The latest recall concerns a popular spice that many households likely keep in their cabinets and use regularly—ground cinnamon. Popular Spice Recall in Michigan. The recall is issued by ALB Enterprises, INC...
Michigan Lottery: 32-year-old wins $1M on scratch off ticket
A Sanilac County man purchased several lottery tickets on a whim and won a $1 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Diamond Wild Time instant game!. The lucky 32-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket at Scott’s Quik Stop, located at 5 North Van Dyke Road in Marlette. Marlette is about 50 miles east of Saginaw.
Michigan Hotel Adding Duck Pin Bowling and New Restaurant
Motels and Bed and Breakfast houses were the beginning of travel amenities as they would provide shelter, bathrooms, and food for travelers. Today, that scene looks so much different as there are multiple Bed and Breakfast sites for homeowners to buy into, motels have advanced, and the hotels are one of the best amenities travelers can have.
Michigan Stadium is the top choice to spread one's ashes in the state, survey says
(CBS DETROIT) - Insurance agency Choice Mutual surveyed the top place in each state where people would choose to have their ashes spread. In Michigan, it's the Big House. According to a news release, the Michigan Stadium was considered No. 1 "due to its iconic status and significance in college football.""For passionate sports enthusiasts and loyal fans, having their ashes spread at Michigan Stadium represents a lifelong connection to the excitement, tradition, and community spirit of Michigan football. The stadium's vibrant atmosphere, historical importance, and the shared experiences of game days make it a fitting and memorable place to...
Michigan EV enthusiasts get ready for 1st all-electric Woodward ‘Clean Cruise’
EV enthusiasts will host a cruise along Woodward Avenue in suburban Detroit Saturday exclusively featuring electric vehicles. The event, called the Clean Cruise, will bring together industry experts, EV owners, environmentalists and members of the public to talk all things EV in downtown Ferndale. EV education is a main theme...
Michigan Part Of Massive Deli Meat Recall Due To Listeria
Heads up Michigan, time to take a look at the lunchmeat you currently have sitting in your fridge. Boar's Head Provisions has announced a recall of more than 207,000 pounds of meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. This recall affects various pre-packaged meats, including deli meats and sausages, which were distributed nationwide.
Michigan teacher runs across state to send message about teacher pay
A Detroit teacher is sending a message about teacher pay by undertaking a massive run across the state. Sarah Porter is a teacher and girls cross country coach at Detroit Cristo Rey High School.
Florida family that ‘stumbled upon’ Mackinac Island hasn’t stopped buying pieces of it
A love affair with Northern Michigan that started two years ago with the acquisition of a family-owned Mackinac Island ferry service has steadily expanded into other sectors, and could inspire a Florida family to pursue more Michigan deals soon. The Naples, Fla.-based Hoffmann Family of Companies started its journey here...
Nine birdies good for first-round lead in Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions
Hudsonville’s Tom Werkmeister made nine birdies against one bogey en route to a score of 8-under-par 64 Monday and the first round lead in the Michigan PGA Tournament of Champions on the Alpine Course at Boyne Mountain Resort. The tournament is for winners of significant Michigan championships. That includes...
Several packaged produce distributed to Kroger stores recalled
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to consume certain produce products distributed to Kroger stores because of possible health risk. Guacamole, diced vegetables and salsas sold at Kroger stores in several states, including Michigan, are being recalled for possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, according to a US Food and Drug Administration recall...
2 charged in killing of Muskegon Heights man, 63
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI — Two men were arraigned on charges of open murder Monday for their suspected roles in the death of 63-year-old Michael Farmer. Robert Reed, 36, of Muskegon Heights, and Leland Snyder, 41, of Muskegon, were both arraigned Monday, July 29, in Muskegon County District Court, according to court records.
124-year-old Kent County bar is up for sale, along with a hefty bourbon collection
A pub founded in 1900 and boasting an extensive bourbon and whiskey collection is up for sale as the 17th owner in its storied history aims to move into retirement. Owner David Burns wants to turn over the keys to the “right person” who would become the 18th proprietor of the 124-year-old Alto Bar, located at 6064 Linfield Ave. SE in the village of Alto in southeastern Kent County. Burns has operated the bar for 16 years.
Tires, propane tanks and electronics | North Kent Transfer Station opens to take Kent County's waste
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Waste drop-off just got safer and more efficient for Kent County residents with the opening of the North Kent Transfer Station. The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) announced Monday that the new station is now open to the public. Kent County residents and...
Meet Grand Rapids mayoral candidate Senita Lenear
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — News 8 is interviewing all of the candidates running to become the next mayor of Grand Rapids. The primary election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 6. The top two vote-getters will move onto the November general election. News 8 previously spoke with candidates Steve Owens, David LaGrand and Hailey Lynch-Bastion. […]
13 Reads Johnathan Rand Autographed Book Giveaway
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — ENTER TO WIN. Michigan and American Chillers author, Johnathan Rand, is a huge fan of reading and encouraging people of all ages to read. He has been a big supporter of 13 ON YOUR SIDE's literacy initiative 13 Reads since its inception. And to continue to encourage readers, he's giving away 20 copies of his books that he has personally signed! So do you part to help stop the summer slide in reading scores! Win one of these autographed books from Johnathan Rand and read it before the summer is out!
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