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DNR approves $2.6M in waterway grants
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – More than $2 million in grant funding will go towards 10 communities including Bay City, Fenton Township, and more to improve recreational boating. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) made the announcement on Wednesday, July 31. The funding is provided by the DNR Parks and...
Michigan Woman Finds $200K Winning Prize in Her Spam Folder
Sometimes important emails get trapped in your spam folder. It happened to a Macomb County woman who opened her spam folder and discovered she'd won a big prize from the Michigan Lottery. Her Big Cash surprise win was $207,199. Second Chance Drawing Surprise. The player tells the Michigan Lottery that...
Warning: Popular Snack Dips in Michigan May Be Contaminated
It seems like it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the food and product recalls and warnings in Michigan. It feels like the foods we consume daily are becoming more and more dangerous to eat. Food products sold at Kroger stores in Michigan are being flagged and recalled...
DNR ends peregrine falcon banding after raptor’s status upgrade
In a success story, peregrine falcons will no longer be closely monitored in Michigan. With the raptor’s upgraded status – from endangered to threatened – the annual banding of chicks has ended. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Free School Supply Drives in Southwest Michigan
The beginning of August means a lot of things as the summer is beginning to come to a close, the main things are football season, cooler weather, and school are all on their way. For most people, the first two aren't things that are a true concern because it doesn't take much effort for them, but that school piece is different. It seems like every year kids need new everything for the school year. This can be daunting to some parents as they try and make ends meet.
Viral Real Estate Blunder: Michigan Listing Sparks Online Frenzy
A Michigan home has recently gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) thanks to the account @zillowgonewild. Located in Belleville, Michigan, the home didn't attract attention for anything unusual about its physical features. Instead, it became famous for an odd listing error: the 1,396-square-foot home was originally listed as having two bedrooms and 86 bathrooms.
Detroit Medical Center Takes Lead in Michigan's Maternal Health Overhaul with First-of-its-Kind Verification Effort
Michigan's maternal health landscape is poised for a critical transformation, and the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is at the forefront of this change. The DMC has become the first hospital in Michigan to apply for a rigorous maternal care verification process through the Joint Commission, as reported by The Detroit News. This step is part of a larger state-led effort to address stark disparities in maternal mortality, particularly those impacting women of color.
Secretary Buttigieg Visits Menominee and Manitowoc Ports as Part of Great Lakes Tour
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WTAQ-WLUK) — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northeast Wisconsin Tuesday as part of a Great Lakes ports tour. Ports and waterways across the nation received $17 billion through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen supply chain reliability, speed up...
MSP captain who ran for governor is latest forced departure after failing to report error
LANSING — Capt. Michael Brown, the Michigan State Police district commander who was a Republican candidate for governor in 2022, is retiring Sept. 1 after an internal affairs investigation found he failed to properly report a mistake made by troopers under his supervision. "The bottom line is, I made a mistake on policy...
Former co-workers at Rockford preschool feel betrayed after woman allegedly stole $225K
KENT COUNTY, MI – The former bookkeeper of Saint Peter’s Lutheran Preschool in Rockford is accused of stealing $225,000 over the course of years. Susan Kay Kacsits, 60, allegedly told Rockford police that she had no idea why she took the money. She was arraigned Tuesday, July 31,...
Ferry sinkhole closes road to beach
A key stretch of Ferry Street in Douglas leading north to Saugatuck’s Oval Beach, Mt. Baldhead and more will close indefinitely Friday, Aug. 2, during peak summer season. The decision, said Douglas City Manager Lisa Nocerini, follows discovery of structural concerns at Ferry’s low-lying bridge over Warnock Drain, where a sinkhole recently appeared.
Worship Resources – August 4, 2024
Here we will provide resources and guides for those meeting to worship on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Sunday worship at COS begins at 10 am in the large sanctuary for our Tree of Life worship service And 10 am in Room 4 for our All Nations Worship Service. Check back soon for more information about worship at Church of the Servant.
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