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How Michiganders Can Get the Most Bang For Their EBT/SNAP Buck
With the ever-rising price of, well, everything these days, people across the country are looking for ways to help stretch their dollars. And there's one program in Michigan that will help those who receive EBT and SNAP benefits to get double their money. I didn't know that this program existed...
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
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.
Michigan Costco Members Won’t Like Membership Changes
Costco, which is a direct competitor to Sam's Club is also making changes to their policies. Not too long ago, we learned that Sam's Club would be changing the policy surrounding their online orders for its members. They will still be offering the service but with some stricter guidelines than what they had before, but they aren't the only wholesale distributors looking to make changes.
Dowagiac Summer Festival, BBQ Competition arrives this weekend
DOWAGIAC — The sound of sizzling meats and the smell of smoky flavors will be wafting through downtown Dowagiac this weekend. Now in its 38th year, Dowagiac’s Summer Festival returns to downtown Dowagiac Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, featuring the second annual BBQ Competition. The festival is one of several seasonal events, hosted […] The post Dowagiac Summer Festival, BBQ Competition arrives this weekend appeared first on Leader Publications.
Jehovah’s Witnesses returns to Battle Creek for a pair of three day conventions at Kellogg Arena next month
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to Kellogg Arena next month. Jehovah’s Witnesses will present their 2024 “Declare the Good News!” convention series the weekends of August 2–4 and August 9–11. The free event is expected to draw more than 7,000 attendees to Battle Creek over the course of the two weekends, which the organizations says will fuel the city’s economy with local spending at stores, hotels and restaurants.
Ronald McDonald House Charities to host ‘Pop Tab Palooza’
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana is asking you to get all your pop can tabs together for their second annual ‘”Pop Tab Palooza” drive-thru event!. On Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., you can drop off your pop tabs at...
High-end Tornado Watch issued for SW Michigan, Gusts up to 90 mph possible
A tornado watch has been issued across northern Illinois into southwest Lower Michigan and northwest Indiana. Intense severe weather is ongoing in Iowa and Illinois at 8:00 p.m. and heading east. The Michigan counties in the tornado watch are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The tornado watch...
Shipwreck nature preserve near Mount Baldy to be dedicated Thursday
Indiana's second shipwreck nature preserve will be dedicated this week. The wreckage of the Muskegon is located in Lake Michigan about a quarter mile offshore from Mount Baldy, in 30 to 35 feet of water, according to Indiana Dunes National Park officials. On Thursday, Indiana University's Center for Underwater Science,...
Could Michigan Join Tornado Alley? Findings Show New Risks
This spring has been an odd season for Michigan. April was the second most active tornado season on record, with Michigan experiencing its first-ever tornado emergency, a rare declaration of an exceedingly dangerous tornado in the area. Michigan has never been known for its tornadoes, but this year we've already had 8 tornadoes when we usually average 15 the entire year.
Michigan: Avoid Scammers Trying to Rip You Off on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may mean an opportunity to save a bundle but it also presents an opportunity for scammers who are looking to steal your hard-earned money. The giant online retailer's annual Prime Day event is running now through July 17 (you didn't miss all the hype, did you?) and Michigan's Attorney General is giving Michigan residents the heads up on several possible scams.
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
West Michigan man ordered to forfeit computer, $630K in cash and cryptocurrency after Meijer mPerks scam
A young West Michigan man has pleaded guilty to a massive cyber theft scheme that caused at least a $1 million corporate loss for Meijer. Authorities say Nicholas Mui stole login information for customers’ mPerks accounts and sold the information.
Michigan approves new deer hunting regulations ahead of hunting season
Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission adopted new deer hunting regulations for the upcoming season. The changes come as Michigan’s deer hunting population has declined significantly over the last several years. The decline in hunters has resulted in an increase in the deer population across the state. The Michigan Natural...
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