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Discover The History Of US Navy Ships Named After Michigan Cities – Including the new USNS Lansing
The US Navy has a long history of naming ships in its feet for states and other geographic names. There are now 4 ships named after cities in Michigan with a recent naming of the USNS Lansing. The vessel is being constructed now a shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. When constructed,...
Michigan’s Gerald Ford Once Gave Incredibly Prescient Answer to Question about First Female President
President Gerald Ford is venerated around Michigan as a favorite son. His presidential museum is a prominent feature in his hometown of Grand Rapids. He also appears sage on the pathway to a potential female president. In a clip from 1989, long after his term in office, Ford was speaking...
Early voting for Aug. 6 primary begins Saturday
Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election starts this Saturday across the state. In 2022, Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that gives voters the right to vote early and in person at sites before statewide and federal elections. Communities may also choose to provide early voting for local elections. Early...
‘Breathe, reflect and recharge': Zeeland Hospital unveils new outdoor space
ZEELAND — A new space at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital will provide an area for patients, visitors and staff to take a moment in the sun. The hospital recently unveiled a new outdoor patio, for use by staff and the community. It’s located just outside the hospital, near its cafeteria, and was made possible by gifts. The lead gift came from Jon Walter of Walter’s Gardens in Zeeland. ...
Consumer's Energy plans to cut 7,000 miles of trees across Michigan service area
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Since we last heard from Creston-area neighbors in early July on what is now infamously known as the "Bermuda Triangle" of electricity, Jill Rothwell said they haven't experienced a power outage recently, however, it's something that's frequent in the area. "So far this year its...
Gov. Whitmer On Hulk Hogan Endorsing Donald Trump – ‘I’m An Iron Sheik Fan’
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has shared her support for the Iron Sheik after Hulk Hogan publicly endorsed Donald Trump for President. At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Hogan called Trump his “hero” and endorsed the 78-year-old to be a “real American.”. Appearing in Lansing, Michigan, Whitmer was...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Hillary Clinton is coming to Michigan just days before the Presidential Election
DETROIT - Hillary Clinton has just announced she is coming to Michigan just days before the 2024 Presidential Election. The former first lady and U.S. Secretary of State will be at the Detroit Opera House on Monday, October 28 on her book tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 2...
Hulk Hogan to visit Metro Detroit, launch new beer. Here's where the WWE legend will be.
(CBS DETROIT) - WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Michigan this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in the state, following his speech at the Republican National Convention, where he ripped his shirt off. Real American Beer, co-founded by Hogan, is an American-style light lager brewed with North American ingredients, according to a release, and will be at several locations in Metro Detroit for the launch. "If the Great Lakes State is anything like what we experienced last week in Missouri, Michigan better get ready brother," said Hogan. He is expected to attend events in the area on...
‘Million Dollar Quartet heat up at SCA
The Million Dollar Quartet — rock’n’roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins — met in Memphis Dec. 4, 1956 for an epochal 1-day gig you can see re-created starting Aug. 10 at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. The Tony Award-winning...
City taps Thompson as new planning/zoning head
Saugatuck has appointed South Haven planning and zoning assistant Luke Thompson as its new city. As planning and zoning director, Thompson fills a post city manager Ryan Cummins has doubled in since replacing former manager Ryan Heise, who resigned March 4 after an unexplained three-week absence. Thompson, who lives in...
Collaboration is at the heart of new elementary school
Rockford — Rockford’s new Edgerton Trails Elementary is full of calming colors, outdoorsy themes, windows and natural light, but cooperation and communal learning are at the forefront of what the building offers. The new school, for students in developmental kindergarten through fifth grade, is set to open Aug....
Joanne Stewart Shares Award for Leadership in Community of Chemistry Educators
Dr. Joanne Stewart, who is the Elmer E. Hartgerink Professor of Chemistry at Hope College, is being honored as part of the leadership team that developed and guides a national network for faculty who teach inorganic chemistry. She and colleagues from two other institutions are co-receiving the James Flack Norris...
Ride On A Lime Bike & Scooter For Free In Grand Rapids
Downtown Grand Rapids and Lime Bikes and scooters go together really badly. There have probably been times when you have seen multiple teenagers zooming on those Lime scooters. Well, there is a chance that now you can use the Lime products for FREE!. Grand Rapids & Lime Bikes. The City...
GRCC helps make pursuing high-demand health care careers affordable
The age-old statement is true: money matters. The cost of higher education has skyrocketed over the last 30 years. As a result, fewer students are choosing to pursue a four-year degree right out of high school. Adults who are considering a new career have to think twice about the time and money it will take to pursue a degree.
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