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Michigan Reports Double-Digit Errors in SNAP Benefit Payments
A large number of Food Stamp recipients are not receiving the correct amount of benefits each month, according to new data released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). About 1.3 million people in Michigan get assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month. SNAP benefits help...
Michigan Could Be Considering A Ban on Plastic Bags
What would your thoughts be on getting rid of plastic bags? Believe it or not, it's a very heated discussion in todays society. In one end, you want to not fill our landfills, oceans, lakes and many other natural areas with plastic. But, what do you therefore carry your products in? The lug from the car to the could be quite the haul.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
MGM Grand Appeals Filing Procedures in Riverboat Casino Tax Case
Related entity sold its share of out-of-state riverboat casino. challenge to Michigan’s assessment of corporate income tax on the sale of a riverboat casino, the company told a state appeals court. The company is appealing the Michigan Court of Claims February order dismissing its lawsuit against the Michigan Department...
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.
Michigan, Ohio Rank Among Top ‘Swingers’ States in the Country
You'll hear a lot about "Swing States" in an election year, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) that's not what this article is about. Swinger culture, which became a mainstream conversation topic in the 60s and 70s in the U.S., is still in full... "Swing" across the country, and there are areas where it's even more prevalent than others. In fact, two Upper Midwest States rank among the most popular!
It’s Bike time in Muskegon
Tim Lipan shares the details. It’s Bike time in Muskegon. Motorcycles Enthusiasts gather tomorrow through the 21st for rides, rallies and rock and roll. In its 18th year, the event attracts thousands to downtown to Muskegon, offering riders scenic rides along the shores of Lake Michigan. From Michigan Bike Time, Tim Lipan shares the details.
Doggy daycare and 'spaw' in Cedar Springs ground breaking ceremony Tuesday
CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. — A brand new dog daycare facility is coming to Cedar Springs. Petz Prefurred will host its ground breaking ceremony and celebration on Tuesday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the facility's future location, 14175 Edgerton Ave NE in Cedar Springs....
Man pleads ‘no contest’ for gross indecency involving 10-year-old girl
HART — A 41-year-old Holland man pleaded “no contest” to gross indecency between a male and female in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 15. Christopher Matthew Kubacki committed gross indecency involving a 10-year-old girl at a local hotel. Kubacki will serve 13 months to five years in prison and must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon.
Early morning fire in Grand Rapids may have been started by lightening
About 3 a.m. Monday, an employee arriving early for work to the Padnos Recycling Center found smoke filling the building at 601 Letellier Avenue near Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids and called 911. Bill Smith is the Grand Rapids Fire Marshall. “They attempted entry into the building to initiate fire...
Kent County Sheriff's Office continues search for missing girl
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to the Rockford area over the weekend conducting searches for anything related to the whereabouts of Penelope Wise. Police say 17-year-old Penelope Wise, also known as Penny, voluntarily left her Cedar Springs home on foot at 6 p.m. on May 31st. It is believed she traveled from Cedar Springs to Rockford, as surveillance video from Rockford Park Drive near Northland Drive shows Penny walking along the road.
Salute to Bridge Street bar’s first year
Last July, The General Wood Shop made its debut as a gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Alberto Garza and Jeff Steinport are the masterminds behind the hotspot that’s part cocktail bar, part restaurant, all attitude. “The concept behind the General Wood Shop was a dream that...
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