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Bruce Hornsby, Sarah Jarosz, Victor Wooten, Accidentals, Wyatt Flores say ‘Yes to Michigan’
All five acts took to stages across the state this week, from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids to Sparta and beyond. Browse the photo galleries from these shows and more, only at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES. For piano and jam-band great Bruce Hornsby, it was his first show...
What's in season? Michigan offers a variety of summer delights for fruit, vegetable lovers
LANSING — Lansing-area residents look forward to summer for warm weather and vacation, but it's also time to enjoy nature's bounty as a series of tasty treats ripen on vines and trees for everyone to enjoy. Michigan is one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the United States, and its bounty shows at local farmers markets and farms. ...
Michigan and Ohio Went to War Over Toledo?
Did you know Michigan went to war with Ohio over the Toledo Strip but ended up with the Upper Peninsula?. This all started when mistakes were made back in 1787 when Congress drafted the Northwest Ordinance. The map was several miles off according to History.com,. As a result, the original...
AT&T Cell Users In Michigan Victims Of Massive Data Breach
One of the scariest things about technology and the internet is the amount of personal information available. Most people's phone numbers, addresses, occupations, children, family, and other personal information can be found in several databases and social media. This often places individuals in harm's way either physically, emotionally, or socially.
Local legislators offer views of 2024’s first half
A busy, contentious Michigan legislative session is taking a July break. The News-Herald and Press & Guide asked state lawmakers from Downriver communities and the Dearborn area for their opinions about the most significant accomplishments – and work yet to be completed. A three-question survey provided each lawmaker asked:
Anonymous 7-Eleven shopper becomes multi-millionaire after a lucky purchase – the odds were slim to none
A 7-ELEVEN shopper recently made a life changing purchase at his local convenience store. While most people go for road trip snacks or gas, the lucky man got $6 million. A Michigan man, who chose to remain anonymous, won the prize off a scratch ticket he bought in the store.
Deadline nears for Michigan’s $20M settlement over false unemployment fraud
LANSING, MI - A deadline is approaching for Michiganders to file a claim in a $20 million class action settlement with the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. It involves a lawsuit that claimed the state wrongly accused workers of unemployment fraud from 2013 to 2015. If you purchase a product or...
Help MCP, OCP grow for 33 cents a day
I am writing this today to ask you to consider financially supporting local news for about 33 cents a day. As you are most likely aware, I own and operate Mason County Press and Oceana County Press (Media Group 31, LLC), which I began in 2012. These online news services are available for free to our readers thanks to the generous support of advertisers. However, advertising sales are difficult. Over the past several years, the marketing business has become much more competitive with businesses also reducing their marketing budgets. We do continue to have many advertisers who do understand the value of supporting local businesses and supporting local news and I am very grateful to them.
Flood Watch issued for Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties, heavy rain expected
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) – In anticipation of heavy overnight rain, the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Flood Watch from 9:00 p.m. Monday night through 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning for portions of south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. The watch includes the counties...
Why Def Leppard’s Phil Collen has visited Kalamazoo many times when not on tour
He has been performing in front of arena and stadium crowds for decades as one of the lead guitarists for Def Leppard. When he’s not touring, Michigan has actually been a big part of his life. Phil Collen and Def Leppard are currently on a big stadium tour, co-headlining...
Kalamazoo Township’s new leader is a familiar face
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- More than 100 people applied for the role of Kalamazoo Township’s superintendent when it opened in March. Former Kalamazoo County administrator and Western Michigan University controller Tracie Moored was “on the top of the pile,” Supervisor Don Martin said. If you purchase a...
Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Office: Grand Rapids man drowns in Lake Michigan
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man drowned in Lake Michigan on Sunday afternoon, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said around 3:40 p.m. they responded to a report of a drowning in Lake Michigan, south of Pigeon Lake Pier. OCSO said a 38-year-old man from...
New mural in Muskegon honors history of Marsh Field
MUSKEGON, Mich. — There's a new mural in Muskegon honoring the lengthy baseball history at Marsh Field. The mural was unveiled Saturday evening ahead of the Muskegon Clippers baseball game. Judy Hayner is the director of the Muskegon City Public Art Initiative and said this is the eighth of...
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