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Local Heroes: "Touch The Earth Garden Club" volunteers beautify Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc, MICH -- Dozens of people in Grand Blanc are digging their feet and gardening tools into the ground to give us beautiful sights for our sore eyes. Their labor of love is for the community and to help nature. “These are alliums, and these are cosmos, a perennial...
Pickleball Facility Scheduled to Open Soon in Brighton
In the coming days, the Brighton area will have its own pickleball facility. What is pickleball, for the uninitiated? It’s called a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis, although less strenuous than the latter. At one time no more than a novelty, pickleball has become immensely popular as...
Beth and Don DeJonghe selected as 2024 Lenawee County Fair Parade grand marshals
ADRIAN — For the first time in many years, Beth and Don DeJonghe won’t be working at the Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds during the annual Lenawee County Fair Parade. But that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily be able to watch the parade in its entirety. That’s because the DeJonghes, who are invested volunteers...
Community members gear up for 14th annual Troy Traffic Jam
TROY — The automotive community will be celebrated through a wide variety of activities, events and vehicle displays during the 16th annual Troy Traffic Jam at the Columbia Center on Big Beaver Road Aug. 4. The Troy Traffic Jam is free to spectators as funds raised through sponsorships, car...
Lions Named Top Trade Contender for $65 Million Defensive Tackle
The Detroit Lions have made some big investments in their defense over the last few seasons, shoring up what was recently one of the league’s worst-performing units with some strategic additions. The team could make one more big addition, with Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox pegging the Lions as one...
Detroit man shot to death on front porch in likely targeted drive-by, police say
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man in his 20s was shot and killed on Detroit's east side - murdered while sitting on his front porch Thursday. Detroit police say the victim was shot and killed on Omira Street near State Fair on the east side at about 1:20 p.m. Investigators...
Quinn Ewers Refuses To Give Michigan Basic Respect By Referring To Wolverines By Their Proper Name
Quinn Ewers left Ohio State but the Ohio State never left Quinn Ewers. The 21-year-old quarterback still refuses to give Michigan an ounce of respect and will not call the Wolverines by their proper name. His nickname of choice will certainly ruffle some feathers up in Ann Arbor! Ewers, the former five-star prospect in the […] The post Quinn Ewers Refuses To Give Michigan Basic Respect By Referring To Wolverines By Their Proper Name appeared first on BroBible.
Lions named suitor for edge rusher who seems unhappy with his 'new' team
When trading for a player who's entering the final year of his contract, there's often an inherent assumption you'll have to sign him to a new contract. The New York Jets presumably acquired edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles in March, giving up a 2026 third-round pick that could become a second-rounder, with the idea they'd give him a multi-year deal.
Police find illegal firearms, components and drugs at Clio house
CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) - Police found several illegal guns, components for firearms and drugs when they raided a residence in Clio. The Clio Police Department says a Homeland Security Investigations agent intercepted an illegal firearm suppressor shipped to an airport on July 8. The agent seized the suppressor before it was delivered.
‘Big Games’ create smiles and fun in Flint’s Buckham Alley
FLINT, MI - Residents and visitors can find laughter, smiles, and fun in Buckham Alley, all thanks to giant versions of games available to the public. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday during the summer and fall, giant versions of multiple games are available to play. “Big Games...
Ele's Place reopens children's grief counseling center in Flint
Ele's Place unveiled its new location on Robert T. Longway Boulevard in Flint, where children can seek help during the grieving process. Ele's Place reopens children's grief counseling center in Flint. Ele's Place celebrated the grand opening of a new children's grief center on Robert T. Longway Boulevard in Flint.
MCC announces interim president Shaunda Richardson-Snell amid vocal opposition from faculty, community
In an East Village Magazine exclusive interview, incoming Mott Community College (MCC) Interim President Shaunda Richardson-Snell responds to early criticism of her recent appointment by the college’s Board of Trustees. Mott Community College announced the appointment of interim president Shaunda Richardson-Snell this week amid vocal opposition from faculty and...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Michigan to document historic ‘Green Book’ locations safe for Black travelers
LANSING, MI -- Michigan is surveying historic locations included in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The Green Book was a guide book for Black travelers across the nation published from 1936 to 1966. The book had a list of hotels, restaurants and other establishments safe for Black travelers at the time. The survey will be used to produce a historic context of African American recreation tourism in Michigan.
Some Michigan drivers see no savings on auto insurance after 2019 overhaul: Here's why
Months into her first term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law in May 2019 an overhaul of Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system with a goal of lowering premiums that, by many measures, were the most expensive in the country. She proclaimed at the signing ceremony that while the bipartisan bill...
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
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