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No, Michigan isn’t getting more tornadoes, but they are changing
PORTAGE, MI – Patrick Nugent’s family was eating tacos around the dinner table on May 7 when they got frantic texts from friends and family that a tornado touched down nearby. At first, they didn’t worry. Then the sirens went off. After a quick prayer, they rushed to the basement.
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
St. Charles football preview: Bulldogs emphasize speed in second season of eight-player football
After losing its first three games as an 8-player football team, St. Charles righted the ship and played .500 football the rest of the 2023 season. The Bulldogs will look to build on that momentum going into 2024. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
10 most expensive homes sold in Saginaw County, Aug. 12-18
A house in Burt that sold for $510,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saginaw County in the past week. In total, 46 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $186,821. The average price per square foot ended up at $126.
Can Minors Legally Drink With Their Parents at a Restaurant in Michigan?
It's reiterated in this article, but this author, website and company in no way condone underage drinking except when permitted by the law, which is detailed in this article for entertainment and information purposes. Follow the law and drink responsibly. Everyone remembers their first sip of alcohol. For better or...
State Reps meet with restaurant workers in GR to discuss legislation to end tipping
“I’ll have to find another job. I won’t be able to support my kids anymore working minimum wage. It’s just not doable.”. Brittany Jones is a server at Uccello’s Restaurant in Caledonia and was one of about 50 restaurant employees and managers who came to Grand Rapids to discuss with state representatives what would happen if Michigan’s minimum wage is increased but tip credit is phased out. Her manager, Spencer Potter, agrees.
TGI Fridays, Benihana close in Saginaw Township
SAGINAW TWP, MI — A restaurant chain with a name that evokes the end of the work week for many and the start of the weekend has closed its doors in Saginaw County. TGI Fridays, located at 2775 Tittabawassee Road in Saginaw Township, has permanently closed, according to a note posted on the restaurant’s doors Thursday, Aug. 22.
MSP: Saginaw man killed, Swartz Creek man injured in crash
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WNEM) – A Saginaw man was killed and a Swartz Creek man was injured in a motorcycle crash on I-75 Thursday night, Aug. 22, Michigan State Police (MSP) said. MSP said the crash occurred on northbound I-75 near 14 Mile Road in Madison Heights at 9:25...
May I Walk with You? PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
It is no secret! The Diocese of Saginaw is in great need of more priests. We are also in great need for vocations to marriage as well. It is rare that anyone gets married, let alone in church. Baptisms seem even rarer. I digress. The Diocese of Saginaw has begun...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Colder, Drier Winter for Michigan
While some forecasters are predicting a snowier winter than Michigan has seen in years, the Old Farmer's Almanac isn't so convinced. The venerable publication has released its regional projections for the winter of 2024-25, and it's calling for below average snowfall for the Lower Great Lakes region. That's not to...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Police Escort Ex-Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo Out of Party Convention
Kristina Karamo made waves when she was chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party. That hasn't changed since she was ousted by the party earlier this year. Police on Saturday escorted her out of the GOP's convention inside the Dort Financial Center in Flint. Craig Mauger of the Detroit News reports...
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