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Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here's where.
Rite Aid has identified additional stores targeted for closure, as the ailing pharmacy chain looks to exit bankruptcy after winning court approval for a restructuring plan late last month.Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023 and said it would initially shutter 154 stores. It has since closed more than 520 locations in bankruptcy, or about a quarter of the 2,111 stores that the retailer had been operating when it sought court protection. In a court document filed on Friday, the company identified additional 18 stores to be shuttered in Michigan and 13 locations targeted for closure in...
Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds
With the Legislature finalizing the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at the end of June, environmental advocates have praised the exclusion of funding for a controversial mining project as a win for natural preservation. On March 26, the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved $50 million for Copperwood Resources Inc., for the construction of the Copperwood Mine […] The post Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan lands on national list for worst short-term rental growth in the next 5 years
The mitten state is known for its fresh lakes, scenic trails and a growing four-season tourism scene. Despite all that, Michigan recently landed on a national list for worst short-term rental growth. AirDNA, a software company that analyzes Airbnb data covering 10 million listings in 120,000 markets worldwide, categorized the...
Top recruits: Taking it to the house is end-all, be-all for versatile Colin Charles
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top 2025 football recruits in Michigan. Today, we take a look at Northville wide receiver Colin Charles, a versatile three-star prospect that’s gained steam over the last couple of years. BIO. Height: 6-foot. Weight: 190 pounds. Position: Wide receiver. Recruit...
Michigan Voter Guide: Key Races
Michigan Voter Guide: Key Races As is often the case, Michigan finds itself at or near the center of the political universe again in 2024 and the Aug. 6 primary will help set the down-ballot races to be decided in a hotly contested presidential year. Those races will help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the state Legislature and local offices and the Detroit Free Press will be keeping track of all of them. ...
There were more than 1 million vehicle thefts in the U.S. last year — What can car owners do to prevent it?
Auto theft is a huge problem across the nation, with more than one million vehicles stolen in the U.S. last year, according to authorities. That means a vehicle is being stolen every 32 seconds.
MSP looks for leads in Union Twp. gun thefts
UNION TWP. — Michigan State Police are looking for the man who broke into a home on Sid Road off Adolph Road Sunday afternoon and stole multiple guns. The owner reported 11 firearms, including multiple rifles and shotguns, missing from the home just before 6 p.m. MSP said the break-in occurred after 5 p.m.
Southeast Michigan residents may hear sonic boom as 180th Fighter Wing performs check flight
(CBS DETROIT) - Residents in Southeast Michigan have the chance to hear a sonic boom Monday afternoon.The 180th Fighter Wing is scheduled to conduct a functional check flight between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. A sonic boom is a sound caused by shock waves created when an object moves faster than the speed of sound. The flight will occur in the Bowling Green and Toledo, Ohio, area. However, "residents across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan may hear a sonic boom once supersonic speeds are reached," according to a social media post from the 180th Fighter Wing. Residents may also hear the boom even though the flights usually happen above an altitude of 30,000. Functional check flights are conducted after heavy maintenance on the aircraft. Putting the aircraft through maneuvers ensures everything works properly before returning to the operating rotation. "The 180FW appreciates the continued support from the citizens of Ohio as we continue to train in support of our missions," the 180th Fighter Wing said in the post.Flights could be delayed or canceled due to weather conditions.
MyMichigan Health kickstarts $40M expansion project in Clare
CLARE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- MyMichigan Medical Center in Clare is kicking off a multi-million dollar expansion project. Shovels hit the ground at a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. MyMichigan Medical Center will be expanding and updating its Clare Medical Center. The $40 million investment project will be split into two...
Boyne City Police Department warns of gasoline thefts
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Boyne City Police Department is warning of gasoline thefts in the area. The police department said in a statement that "starting around the 4th of July, of gasoline being siphoned directly out of motor vehicle fuel tanks (Passenger Vehicle, Watercraft, Riding Lawnmower) while parked in a driveway, stored on a trailer, or left in a backyard."
Boyne Thunder Poker Run roars through Northern Michigan waters
CHARLEVOIX — Powerboats raced through Northern Michigan waters on Saturday, July 13 during the annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run. The unique boating event features high-performance boats cutting through the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan on a 150-mile journey that starts in Boyne City and travels through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Bay Harbor and Harbor Springs.
Safety presentation on human trafficking in rural communities
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Human trafficking is a concern impacting communities of all sizes and an upcoming event will be spreading a safety message to parents in Grand Traverse County. The Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking and the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit will be hosting the...
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