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Ludington departure for SS Badger cancelled for engine repairs
LUDINGTON, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A scheduled trip on Sunday for the S.S. Badger, a steamship that transports people to and from Ludington and Wisconsin, was cancelled for engine repair work. The scheduled departure from Ludington at 9 a.m. EST Sunday was cancelled due to a "required repair to an engine,"...
Peninsula Township Eyes New Fire Station
Peninsula Township is pursuing plans to replace its main fire station – Station 1 in Mapleton next to Peninsula Market – with a new one on township property directly north of the township hall on Center Road. Trustees recently unanimously approved architectural and site work contracts for the estimated $8 million new station, which Chief Fred Gilstorff said would provide adequate training and living space for firefighters, public meeting and emergency shelter areas, and ADA-compliant and energy-efficient features.
Monroe, Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Was State’s First Phar-Mor
When you think of malls, I hope you're old enough to remember when they were bustling centers of commerce, societal evolution, and culture. Monroe, Michigan's Mall of Monroe, was no exception when it opened in 1988 (known as the Frenchtown Square Mall), it boasted an imposing lineup of anchor stores: Sears, Elder Beerman, Hills, JC Penney, and the state's first-ever location for the discount pharmacy chain Phar-Mor.
Big Rapids' Garret Foster voted top running back in Michigan high school football entering 2024 season
After a week of fan voting, Big Rapids' Garret Foster was voted the top running back in Michigan high school football entering the 2024 season. Garret Foster,
DEA Won’t Rule Out Arresting People Who Are Following State Marijuana Laws, But Says It’s “Not Our Intent”
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have not ruled out making arrests for marijuana use in states like Ohio, despite the state recently legalizing marijuana. Brian McNeal, a DEA spokesman, told WOSU (an NPR affiliate) that the agency’s primary concern is those involved in the manufacturing and distribution of illicit substances. “So are we … Continue reading The post DEA Won’t Rule Out Arresting People Who Are Following State Marijuana Laws, But Says It’s “Not Our Intent” appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
New school year brings heat, enthusiasm, and new challenges for Michigan schools
At Riverside Middle School in Dearborn Heights, the fifth grade hallway was punctuated with quiet whistles and “hellos!” of the new students on the first day of school.Amid it all, Sophia Nasser, 10, sat quietly against the lockers with her legs bent, in a pale pink dress and a necklace with a pink gem to match that she chose carefully for her first day of fifth grade. Sitting there, Sophia’s nerves began to wane as she got help locating her schedule and teachers. Monday marked the first day of the 2024-25 school year at this school in the Crestwood School...
USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan Customers Soon
Michigan residents have relied on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to receive packages, bills, and other important items. However, the USPS has recently announced changes that could affect how those items are delivered and received in Michigan and could impact residents soon. USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan...
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE: Many West Michigan districts report driver shortage is easing
MICHIGAN, USA — After several years of bus routes left without drivers, many West Michigan school district leaders are reporting their driver shortages are easing. We checked in with multiple districts in West Michigan. The districts that got back to us reported they were either fully staffed, getting there, or in a much better situation than in years past.
West Michigan Students Can Be Harry Potter With New Hogwarts Experience
West Michigan may be turning into a Harry Potter world soon!. A few students across West Michigan will be able to experience how it would be to live in the world of Harry Potter and magic. How is this working?. West Michigan's 'Hogwarts' Experience. A few Grandville Public Schools' fifth...
Michigan judge reverses state ruling, says Cornel West eligible for presidential ballot
LANSING — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West is eligible to have his name appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, a Michigan judge ruled over the weekend. Michigan Court of Claims Judge James Robert Redford on Saturday ordered the names of West and his running mate Melina Abdullah to be included on Michigan's presidential...
Report: Michigan Lags Neighboring States in Funding for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Citizens Research Council of Michigan has released novel research showing that Michigan is trailing many of its neighbors in state funding for innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) programs, despite I&E’s many […] The post Report: Michigan Lags Neighboring States in Funding for Innovation and Entrepreneurship appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
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