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Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Expands Its Facility
Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is poised for further expansion after relocating and commissioning ten vacuum furnaces into their current facility. Work has started on on a new 20,000-square-foot building, which will double the current footprint at their Chesterfield, Michigan location. Bob Hill, President of Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, commented,...
Capac crowned 15U champions
CAPAC — The Capac 15U baseball squad went 3-1 en route to a first-place finish at the Imlay City Spartan Classic Rec League Baseball Tournament last week. Capac began their title-producing path Saturday with an 11-2 loss to Imlay City. Later that day, Capac bounced back with a 13-5...
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.
Lori Marquardt – Selfie Superstar 7.17.24
Lori Marquardt from Ft. Gratiot sent in this selfie with David Moran while doing some work with Big & Loud LLC., and now they’re both Selfie Superstars with Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! If you’d like to win, submit a picture HERE!
Exploring what hides beneath the St. Clair River with Marko Tomko
Under the sparkling azure waters of the St. Clair River, lies the history of the Port Huron area. Marko Tomko is a diver of 39 years and has explored the river 750 times. He began diving in 1985 when he and his wife went to a Club Med resort in the Bahamas, and he obtained a basic dive certification. Captivated by his experience, he returned to Michigan and received his Open Water Certification. He was drawn to the Sea Snoopers Diving Club, comprised of divers throughout southeast Michigan, and cultivated friendships and dive buddies to explore the Great Lakes.
100th Bayview Mackinac race begins Saturday
The 100th Port Huron to Mackinac race begins Saturday morning, and the race is already breaking records. With 324 sailing teams registered to start the race, race committee chairman Charlie Trost says that is the highest amount ever, surpassing a previous record of 316 boats that was set in 1985. One of the changes this year is the race course, with all boats taking the same course, retracing the original 1924 course.
David B. Wilson, 61, of Evart
David B. Wilson, age 61 of Evart, formerly of Warren, passed away unexpectedly at home, on May 16, 2024. He was born in Warren, MI, on November 8, 1962, to Ronald and Frances (Puzio) Wilson. David graduated from Warren Woods High School in 1980 and resided in the City of Warren all his life, except for the last 17 months, where he enjoyed retirement, living and fishing on Saddlebag Lake.
Macomb County man wins record Fantasy 5 jackpot
A Macomb County man who told Michigan Lottery officials he pays Fantasy 5 “every single day” was finally rewarded when he won the largest jackpot since the game began in 2004. The 56-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers – 04-05-08-22-38 – in...
4 arrested in smuggling attempt on St. Clair River
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently arrested four people illegally crossing the Canada border near Michigan on a boat, federal officials reported. On June 25, agents from the Marysville Border Patrol Station spotted the boat landing on the U.S. shoreline of the St. Clair River after starting in Canadian waters, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency announced in a Tuesday press release.
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