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Duff Beer in Michigan? Maybe The Simpsons Lived Here After All
This could be the missing link. For nearly 35 years America's favorite yellow family has made their home in the town of Springfield. However, exactly which of the 67 populated places in the U.S. named Springfield is the show referring to?. We do not know. Unfortunately, one of the longest-running...
Former Border Patrol K-9 euthanized following battle with cancer
The U.S. Border Patrol said goodbye to one of its own Thursday as retired K-9 Drita was euthanized following a battle with cancer. Several officers from not only the border patrol, but also the Marysville Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrived at the clinic to support Drita in her final moments.
Chesterfield Township police sergeants complete leadership program
Two members of the Chesterfield Township Police Department recently completed an intensive 10-week leadership program. Detective Sgt. Joseph Feld and Sgt. Joseph Lentine graduated from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command on May 10 after successfully completing the program in Troy. “Northwestern School...
Wrong way I-69 crash results in critical injuries
A head-on collision last night on I-69 in Capac resulting in critical injuries to a wrong-way driver. Police were called on reports of light-colored sedan driving in the wrong direction on Westbound I-69 near the Capac Road exit began coming in just before 10 pm. A short time later, the vehicle reportedly collided with a pick-up truck hauling a recreation trailer, east of the exit. The driver of the sedan was extricated by local fire crews and airlifted to an Ann Arbor area hospital with reports of serious injuries to both legs. They were last known to be in critical condition. The truck’s driver declined on-site medical treatment. The crash forced a closure of westbound I-69 and one lane of the eastbound span during rescue, clean-up, and investigation.
Strong Gas Odor Reported in Clyde Township
The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a strong gas odor in the house/garage area of a residence on County Road I in Clyde Township Saturday around 1:14pm. Lone Rock Fire and EMS responded to the residence. No injuries or illnesses were reported as a result of the incident.
The Only Town Located in the Michigan Thumb’s Lower Knuckle: Marysville
Here's a little town I found accidentally: Marysville, located in the county of St. Clair, on the shores of the St. Clair River, at the bottom knuckle of Michigan's Thumb. It's the only town in that lower knuckle...sure, others are close, like Smiths Creek and Kimball, but Marysville has 'em beat.
Family Night brings fun and celebration to Port Huron during Boat Week
Hundreds of families gathered near the 10th Street Bridge and along McMorran Boulevard Thursday evening to play games, pet goats and have their faces painted. It was all part of Blue Water Fest's Family Night, a night of Boat Week to host family-friendly activities in the leadup to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. ...
Three vie for two Cottrellville Township trustee seats
Cottrellville Township voters will decide between two Republican candidates for supervisor and three Republican candidates for two trustee positions in the Aug. 6 primary election. Greg Abbey is challenging incumbent Mary Agnes Simons for the position of supervisor. Both of the two township board positions are up for election this...
MI Dream Home: Algonac riverfront home has boathouse, Tiki bar, pool
An Algonac riverfront house that's a nice slice of paradise is on the market. And the brick, colonial-style house comes topped with a boathouse with a Tiki bar, an in-ground pool and a hot tub. The more than 4,000-square-foot house is located on the St. Clair River at 2703 Pointe...
Anchor Bay soccer legend Grammens inducted into MHSSCA Hall of Honor
Bob Grammens wasn’t introduced to soccer until his mid-30s. He has certainly made up for lost time. Last month, the long-time Anchor Bay coach took his place in the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Honor at the group’s spring banquet in Lansing. “I was a...
This weekend's Bayview Mackinac Race marks 100 years with record number of boats
PORT HURON, MI - Excitement is building along the shores of Lake Huron as the 100th running of the Bayview Mackinac Race is set to kick off Saturday. This century milestone is made even more special because a record number of sailboats - 332 are registered - are set to sail up the course to the finish line near Mackinac Island.
Armada Township supervisor, treasurer, trustee races contested in primary
In a solidly Republican political primary, Armada Township’s Aug. 6 election will be a key race for supervisor, treasurer and trustee seats. The Voice sent a request for information to each candidate in a contested race. Responses were limited to 75 words per question. Trustee candidate Steve Arnold did not respond.
'It's pretty special': Grant Township sisters qualify for barrel racing world championships
CLYDE TOWNSHIP — Riding a horse is one thing. Riding a horse at full speed, while making sharp turns and evading obstacles, is another thing entirely. For sisters Cheyenne and Brooke Hillock, the latter is something they do every day. And the Grant Township natives are quite good at it.
Repairs slated for portion of 21 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township
Road work is set to begin Friday along a portion of 21 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township. Longitudinal joint repair work will be done on 21 Mile Road between Interstate 94 and Jefferson Avenue. The road will remain open to traffic with intermittent flagging operations in place during construction operations, according to the Macomb County Department of Roads.
Have You Heard of Trash the Clown? One Michigan Town Adores Her
Many Michigan cities and towns have individuals they cherish or dislike for one reason or another. One Michigan town adores "Trash the Clown." I grew up in the small town of Holly on the east side of Michigan. Over the years I have been to many cities and towns across the state and have noticed individuals everyone knows of in town even if they don't know them personally. In Holly, it was a man everyone called F.B.I.
8th annual Wheels on the Waterfront car show set in Port Huron
The eighth annual Mainstreet Memories Wheels on the Waterfront car show is expected to bring thousands of spectators to downtown Port Huron on July 27. The event, which will take place on the downtown waterfront property by Desmond Landing, will start at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony and will run until 4 p.m. It is a non-judged car show and all years, makes and models are welcomed.
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