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Macomb County man wins largest ever Fantasy 5 prize from Michigan Lottery
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Macomb County man who plays Fantasy 5 every day finally hit it big – really big. The 56-year-old man who chose to remain anonymous won $963,040 from the Michigan Lottery after matching all numbers in the June 26 drawing on a ticket he bought from Smoker’s Express in New Baltimore.
Here's where you can see boats before they take off for the 100th Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race
Boats are already starting to trickle into Port Huron for the 100th Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race on Saturday. Where will this record number of boats be parked for the next few days?. Harbormaster Mike Davenport said Port Huron has seen a steady stream of boats coming in since July...
Port Huron resident's debut novel captures her grandfather's soul with magical realism
A Port Huron resident will be releasing her debut novel this August. Stacy Elliott wrote and self-published her first book "Grandfather's Whispers" over a 14-year period. She was inspired to write the book after she lost her grandfather when she was 21 years old. She started to write a memoir about him to keep his memory alive for her younger family members, but also because her own memories of him were fading. ...
Chesterfield Township police officer hit by fleeing vehicle
A Chesterfield Township police officer was injured Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle occupied by a pair of fleeing suspects. Around 11 a.m., three males entered the Walmart store on Marketplace Boulevard and stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise, according to police. Walmart loss prevention recognized at least one of the individuals, who has stolen from other area Walmart stores previously, and contacted police while the suspects were leaving the store.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Sailors' Race to Mackinaw Derailed by Port Austin Grounding. Five Muskegon sailors heading to Port Huron for the Port Huron to Mackinaw race found their plans thwarted Wednesday evening after a navigational error ran them aground in Port Austin. The...
St. Clair County Health Department issues swimming advisories for six beaches
The St. Clair County Health Department issued water quality swimming advisories for six beaches on Wednesday: Chrysler Beach in Marysville; Holland Beach, Lakeside Beach and Lighthouse Beach in Port Huron, and Keewahdin Beach and Fort Gratiot County Park Beach in Fort Gratiot Township. The beaches were closed due to the...
Here are a few quick tips to help you navigate Blue Water Fest
Rain or shine, Boat Week festivities associated with this weekend’s 100th Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race are kicking off. Luckily, according to the National Weather Service, conditions will be mostly clear and sunny. ...
Stahls holds Autos for Autism fundraiser July 20
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Stahls Automotive Collection will hold its sixth annual Autos for Autism charity fundraiser on July 20. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ted Lindsay Foundation, whose mission is to support research and educational programs focusing on the cause and management of autism spectrum disorder. From...
Kayak rentals added to Chesterfield's Webber Paddle Park
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Rent a kayak and paddle down the Salt River and in Anchor Bay from Chesterfield's Webber Paddle Park. Motor City Paddle Club added a new kayak rental service to the park, with a grand opening ceremony planned for Saturday. Single and tandem kayaks are...
US Sailing Offshore Office Prepares for Centennial Bayview Mackinac Race
The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race, the world’s longest continuously run long distance freshwater yacht race, promises to be a landmark event and the US Sailing Offshore Office has been busier than ever, issuing all ratings for American boats in the race. Central to the fairness and competitiveness of the race is the ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) rating system. The ORC provides a scientific and impartial way to rate a diverse range of boats, ensuring that each vessel has an equal chance to win. The system considers various boat measurements and performance potential, offering a level playing field where both high-tech and traditional boats can compete on equal terms.
Secret Tunnel & Room Found Underneath a Home in Marysville, Michigan
When I bought my house, I was told there may be secret compartments in the walls. After looking over every inch of every wall, I finally found one: way down at the bottom between the floor and the wall. I opened it up, hoping to find anything – money, valuables, maybe it was even a weed stash. But no. It was completely empty.
Letter to the editor: July 17
This letter to the editor is in response to the article titled, “Lagoon site put in conservation easement,” that was published in the June 26, 2024, edition of The Voice. “That dog don’t hunt” is a dismissive phrase, used to mean that a particular idea or action is going to fail. The expression can also mean that a certain accusation/action is false.
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