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Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here's where.
Rite Aid has identified additional stores targeted for closure, as the ailing pharmacy chain looks to exit bankruptcy after winning court approval for a restructuring plan late last month.Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023 and said it would initially shutter 154 stores. It has since closed more than 520 locations in bankruptcy, or about a quarter of the 2,111 stores that the retailer had been operating when it sought court protection. In a court document filed on Friday, the company identified additional 18 stores to be shuttered in Michigan and 13 locations targeted for closure in...
Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds
With the Legislature finalizing the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at the end of June, environmental advocates have praised the exclusion of funding for a controversial mining project as a win for natural preservation. On March 26, the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved $50 million for Copperwood Resources Inc., for the construction of the Copperwood Mine […] The post Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds appeared first on Michigan Advance.
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
Catholic counselors sue over Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A group of Catholic therapists is arguing in a federal lawsuit that Michigan’s recent ban on conversion therapy for minors limits their ability to counsel children who have questions about gender identity. Emily Jones, a Lansing-based Catholic counselor, and Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and...
Top recruits: Taking it to the house is end-all, be-all for versatile Colin Charles
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top 2025 football recruits in Michigan. Today, we take a look at Northville wide receiver Colin Charles, a versatile three-star prospect that’s gained steam over the last couple of years. BIO. Height: 6-foot. Weight: 190 pounds. Position: Wide receiver. Recruit...
There were more than 1 million vehicle thefts in the U.S. last year — What can car owners do to prevent it?
Auto theft is a huge problem across the nation, with more than one million vehicles stolen in the U.S. last year, according to authorities. That means a vehicle is being stolen every 32 seconds.
MSP looks for leads in Union Twp. gun thefts
UNION TWP. — Michigan State Police are looking for the man who broke into a home on Sid Road off Adolph Road Sunday afternoon and stole multiple guns. The owner reported 11 firearms, including multiple rifles and shotguns, missing from the home just before 6 p.m. MSP said the break-in occurred after 5 p.m.
Michigan lands on national list for worst short-term rental growth in the next 5 years
The mitten state is known for its fresh lakes, scenic trails and a growing four-season tourism scene. Despite all that, Michigan recently landed on a national list for worst short-term rental growth. AirDNA, a software company that analyzes Airbnb data covering 10 million listings in 120,000 markets worldwide, categorized the...
Roy Sexton Named Among Michigan’s 2024 Most Valuable Professionals
Roy Sexton, Director of Marketing at Clark Hill, has been named one of Michigan’s 2024 Most Valuable Professionals by Corp! Magazine. The recognition highlights Sexton’s significant contributions to his firm and the broader business community in Michigan. With over 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, business development,...
Michigan's deer hunting access permit application period is now open
LANSING, Mich. - Select hunters may need to apply for a limited-hunt access permit to hunt deer in some areas. Michigan's deer hunting access permit application period is open July 15-Aug. 15. Universal antlerless licenses are available for purchase over the counter without an application. You can learn more and...
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