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Campspot Offers Stress Relief During Election Season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As the election season intensifies and economic uncertainty looms, stress levels are skyrocketing for many, according to a release provided by Campspot. The need for effective stress relief has never been more pressing. If you want to escape the constant barrage of news and unplug,...
Michigan Strategic Fund Approves Economic Boost for Grand Rapids and Northville with Major Development Projects
Michigan's economic landscape is poised for a transformation with the recent approval of substantial incentives for several major development projects by the Michigan Strategic Fund board, including a riverfront facelift in Grand Rapids and the creation of a public park in Northville, as reported by The Detroit News and corroborated by other local sources. These endeavors are expected to bring significant investment, create new jobs, and enhance recreational opportunities across the state.
Consumers Energy to give out free water to mid-Michigan communities amid restoration
FLINT, Mich. - Consumers energy is still working to get the power back on for several Michigan communities following this week's storms. Consumers Energy has restored power to more than a quarter of the over 170,000 customers who were affected by Tuesday’s storms. Many of those were in Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Gladwin, Midland, Bay and Clare counties.
BEWARE! This Email Scam Is Hitting Michigan AGAIN!
Avoiding scams has become a part of our everyday lives as several scams endanger us daily. The most common of those threats are the spam calls that we all receive from numbers we don't recognize or from places we have never been, but now that those have become easier to spot and decline, scammers have pivoted to other methods that have proven to be successful.
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
Voters who cast two ballots in Michigan primary won’t face charges
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said the voters didn’t intend to commit a crime. Lucido said the quick catch was a sign of the effective election safeguards. Voting twice would be a felony, but it’s rare in Michigan. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access...
Still without power? Some Metro Detroiters may be able to get a credit from DTE — but not quite yet
Tuesday’s storms that swept across Michigan left hundreds of thousands of people without power. Some of them will be able to get credits from their utility – but the outage would have to last a few more days.
Our favorite 10 photos from Coopersville’s win over Otsego kicking off 100th season
COOPERSVILLE, MI -- Coopersville football took down Otsego 41-0 in front of a huge home crowd on their opening night. The evening was dedicated to Coopersville’s 100 years of football. Former players were invited to come down to the field during halftime to be recognized. A couple hundred showed up, some sporting old Coopersville jerseys. Among the oldest among was Art Thiss, a 1953 graduate.
Bridge walks and sidewalk sales: Things to do in Northern Michigan this Labor Day weekend
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Labor Day weekend is nearly here, and communities throughout Northern Michigan are preparing to celebrate the holiday. Whether you want to say goodbye to summer with a quick walk across a bridge or do some shopping, there's plenty to do this Labor Day weekend. Mackinac Bridge Walk ...
How the Michigan State Police ensure school bus safety with rigorous inspections
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan State Police (MSP) has been inspecting buses across the state to ensure children’s safety. Michigan’s School Bus Inspection Program requires the inspection of all public and private school buses from top to bottom. The MSP says its Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division does...
Former Burmese refugee acquires Wyoming apartment complex for $3.2M
A former refugee who came to Michigan with $20 to his name is now the owner of a 40-unit apartment complex in the suburban Grand Rapids market. Vung Mang, a Realtor with Wyoming-based Blue Beacon Brokerage, last month acquired the 40-unit, four-building Gardentown Apartments at 1845 30 St. SW in Wyoming for just more than $3.2 million, or about $80,188 per door.
Made in Michigan: Local flowers, food, and wine to be featured at this award-winning dinner series
What’s happening: Michigan’s wine industry will be showcased alongside locally grown flowers and food at an award-winning dinner series in West Michigan. The 2024 Field to Vase Dinner will be held at Creekside Growers, a flower farm, market, and event space in Middleville. What it is: The Field...
Grocery Chain With 100+ Michigan Locations Admits to Price Gouging on Staples
You may have had suspicions that the price of staple grocery items has been artificially inflated, especially during the last four years. But now we're learning that one major grocery chain has admitted to price-gouging customers on items like milk and eggs. Antitrust Hearing Includes Damning Testimony. As officials with...
Michigan Republicans slam Whitmer after damning report on state’s reading scores: ‘Immeasurable harm’
Republicans expressed anger with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) after the Michigan Department of Education released data showing a historic decline in reading scores across the state. The number of third graders able to read at proficiency dipped below 40% for the first time in Michigan after scores plummeted during the state’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns. In […]
Michigan Middle School Teacher Celebrates 50 Years In The Classroom
The past few weeks have marked the return to school for kids all across Michigan. It also signifies the return of teachers to their classrooms. However, one middle school teacher in West Michigan is celebrating an incredible accomplishment. This year marks 50 years of teaching at Forest Hills Central Middle...
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