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Casting lines across generations, Michigan church continues COVID comeback
YPSILANTI, Mich. (BP) – COVID-19 knocked churches like Ypsilanti Missionary Baptist for a loop back in 2020. Meeting in person was crucial for a congregation of just over 100, and Michigan’s especially-strict response brought an immediate impact. By that October the state’s Supreme Court had struck down Governor...
Businessman Sandy Pensler drops out of Michigan Senate race, endorses Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler announced on Saturday that he would be dropping out of the Michigan Senate GOP primary on Saturday and endorsing former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.). “My campaign was always about making America better. The best way to do that is to enact President Trump’s policies,” Pensler said during Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids,…
Chain with mochi doughnuts, Korean corn dogs announces Kalamazoo location
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A new type of sweet treat is coming to Kalamazoo County. Mochinut, a dessert shop with Japanese donuts and Korean hot dogs, will open its Kalamazoo location at noon on Aug. 2 at 5585 Gull Road in Comstock Township. If you purchase a product or register...
The billion-dollar disagreement: Nuclear plant tax dispute threatens Michigan community
In Bridgman, a small beach town on the shores of Lake Michigan, Wayne Hall’s two boys hear stories of when their uncle played school basketball for the Bridgman Bees. The elementary school secretary has known their mother since she was five. As a member of the school board, Hall...
Community blood drive at Buchanan Area Senior Center
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. --The Buchanan Area Senior Center has a community blood drive on Saturday, Jul. 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at United Federal Credit Union. Located at 808 E. Front Street, Buchanan, Mich. 49107, donations will be received at the South Bend Medical Foundation Bloodmobile. You can...
'Backpacks for Good' event taking place on August 6 in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Berrien Community Foundation will give out 1,100 backpacks with school supplies to the students who live in the 49022 ZIP code regardless of what school they attend. The Berrien Community Foundation is hosting 'Backpacks for Good' on August 6 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m....
CASA for Kids to hold book drive
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – CASA for Kids of Barry, Eaton and Ingham Counties will hold a book drive Friday, July 26. The book drive, in partnership with Fifth Third Bank, also includes special guest readers Rep. Kara Hope at 11 a.m. and Rep. Emily Dievendorf at 2 p.m. The event, which aims to help raise […]
Man found guilty in fatal 2023 shooting to be sentenced
HOLLAND, Michigan — A Georgia man who was found guilty in the 2023 murder of a Covert man is set to be sentenced Monday. James Leonard Taylor was found guilty of second-degree murder and one count of felony firearm in June. The charges are in connection to the shooting...
Fighting invasive species: Local company helps out at Laketown Township park
LAKETOWN TWP. — A group from a local business joined Laketown Township’s fight against invasive species this month. A crew of 10 people from Alpha Nurseries donated their time and effort to address invasives in Laketown’s Farview Park on Wednesday, July 17. The volunteers addressed autumn olive...
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Hackley Stadium: A Historic Muskegon Treasure
MUSKEGON – Hackley Stadium, the venerable home of the Muskegon Big Reds, stands as a monument to the rich history and tradition of high school football in Michigan. Since hosting its first game in 1907, this iconic venue has been a cornerstone of Muskegon’s athletic culture and a source of pride for the community.
LG property rezoning — including Old Wing Mission — approved by Holland City Council
HOLLAND — Holland City Council voted to rezone six properties — including the Old Wing Mission — on Wednesday, helping pave the way for LG Energy Solution’s third phase expansion project. The move was approved unanimously at a July 17 meeting and rezones 5320, 5304, 5298,...
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