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Michigan officials say fires can be started by 'a single ember' amid dry conditions
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The fall weather might have you ready to roast marshmallows over a campfire—but the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging you to take precautions as dry conditions settle into West Michigan. While some areas of Michigan have seen rain in recent days,...
When Medicaid Is Out Of Reach - 20,000 Take Advantage of Michigan’s New Family Planning Gamechanger
LANSING, MI – A year after its launch, the Plan First! program, administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), has provided free family planning services to almost 20,000 Michiganders. The program is available to individuals who do not qualify for traditional Medicaid and offers a wide range of reproductive health services to eligible residents, regardless of age or gender.
The Best Dive Bars in Michigan
Once upon a time, being labeled a dive bar was an insult that most people didn't want their establishment or their favorite bar to be associated with. Nowadays, being labeled as a dive bar is arguably one of the best compliments that your bar could get. Dive bars have become a niche part of the American culture over the last couple of years and most people can point you in the direction of multiple dive bars in their city with no hesitation.
Grand Traverse Habitat for Humanity brings 13 new homes to Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse Habitat for Humanity is working on a project that will bring 13 homes to the region. “We were living in my mother in law’s basement for a little over a year and a half and we heard about the habitat program, thought, hey, we’ve tried everything else. We’ve had a bunch of roadblocks,” said homeowner Jennifer Plamondon. She is one of the newest homeowners in a new neighborhood being built up by Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region. “Let’s give it a try. So, we tried it out and luckily, we were beyond blessed and we got in our home and in the program within six months,” she said.
How Can Preserve Their Carved Pumpkins in Michigan?
As October sweeps through Michigan, bringing vibrant fall colors and crisp air, it’s time to dive into one of our favorite traditions: pumpkin carving!. There’s nothing quite like transforming a plump pumpkin into a spooky masterpiece. But, let’s be real—keeping those intricate carvings looking fresh can be a challenge.
Whitmer Signs Bill Reforming Teacher Retirement System Contributions
Legislation to permanently end a 3% tax many public school teachers pay into a health care fund for their retirement has been signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. House Bill 5803, sponsored by state Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth), also permanently reduces the payroll rate for school districts contributing to the Michigan Public School Employee […]
The Pause Of Michigan’s Largest Federal Housing Program Leaves Families Out On A Limb
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has frozen its federal housing voucher program, leaving people on the waitlist for close to a year, Detroit Free Press reported. With the program being on hold, approximately 85,000 people are still on the list for a coveted federal housing choice voucher, also...
Michigan 2024 Archery Deer Season Primer: Rules, Limits, and CWD
The lanes are cleared. The stands have been checked and double-checked. You've plotted the quietest route to your spot. The trail-cam buck you've stalked all year hasn't been seen since the woods opened to whitetail enthusiasts for the Liberty Hunt, but you're still hopeful he'll find his way into your crosshairs. Michigan's 2024 Archery Whitetail Deer Season is upon us. Here's everything you need to know about rule changes, limits, CWD, and a county-by-county look at the 2023 season and a breakdown of the deer harvested in this year's Liberty Hunt (spoiler: it's buck heavy.)
Will Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Stores Turn Into Christmas Shops?
Whether you've seen them in Grandville, Walker, Kalamazoo, or Muskegon, sometimes it seems like Spirit Halloween finds you rather than you finding it. America's go-to pop-up store for all things Halloween fills vacant buildings around the country for three months before disappearing until next fall. However, Spirit Halloween has announced...
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