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Why You’ll See Purple Porch Lights in Michigan This Fall
Once the air in Michigan begins to get crisp in the mornings, somewhere in mid to late August (sometimes sooner), and the coffee shops begin selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes and cider, there's a sudden run on hay bales, dried leaves, scented candles, and a slew of other decorations Fall enthusiasts are aching to hang, place, and lean. But don't mistake a purple porch light in October as someone who's celebrating Halloween, but rather as someone showing support for some of our state's bravest and most vulnerable.
Maple City Walk set for September 14
The City of Goshen’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the 16th Annual Maple City Walk on Saturday, September 14. Participants have the choice of a marathon, half-marathon, and 10K as they enjoy a beautiful walk or run along the Maple City Greenway and Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Day of...
Volunteers of America visits to promote National Thrift Shop Day
FOX 2 - National Thrift Shop Day is this Friday. Volunteers of America Michigan is hosting a special celebration to help us get into the shopping spirit. President and CEO Aubrey MacFarlane joined us to talk about the importance of thrifting and why it's so trendy. "Well I think we...
Lottery winner nearly missed $257,000 prize thinking it was a scam – they were ‘floored’ after deleting emails and calls
A LOTTERY winner almost missed a six-figure payday after thinking it wasn’t possible their ticket could be the one. Officials attempted to contact the player several times through multiple avenues but couldn’t reach him for months. That’s because the lucky ticket holder, a 41-year-old man from Arenac County, Michigan, about two hours northeast of Lansing, […]
Four Michigan Athletes Set to Represent at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
After the conclusion of the Olympic Games in Paris, focus now shifts to the 16th edition of the Paralympic Games. Over 4,000 athletes from more than 150 nations are anticipated to compete across 22 sports. Team USA wrapped the 2024 Paris Olympics with a medal count of 126: 40 gold,...
Michigan lawmakers voice concerns over implementing new minimum wage
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in July that a move by the state legislature back in 2018 called "adopt and amend" was unconstitutional and the state's minimum wage will see an increase in 2025. In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution."The very liberal Michigan Supreme Court decided for some reason that legislators can't pass bills anymore," said state Rep. Joe Aragona. "I guess I don't quite see where they're coming from. So they're doing a little bit of legislating from the bench."Aragona says he's worried about businesses implementing this higher minimum wage. In February...
Metro Detroit asphalt company ordered to pay $6.5 million criminal fine for rigging bids for nearly a decade
A Metro Detroit-based company has been ordered to pay a criminal fine of $6.5 million for its role in conspiracies to rig bids for asphalt paving contracts in Michigan.
Amid ‘green burial’ dispute, judge rejects Michigan township’s cemetery ban
Officials in Brooks Township responded to a proposed ‘green burial’ cemetery by banning all cemeteries in the community. Peter and Annica Quakenbush responded with a lawsuit, and a judge sided with them Thursday. It’s the latest in a string of disputes over an increasingly popular end-of-life option.
Michigan Cities Largely Predicted to Grow in Next 50 Years Outpacing Much of America
We hope you're ready to gain some new neighbors. When asked to predict Michigan was largely seen as a region on the grow. This may be somewhat surprisingly given decades of decline, particularly in the cites of the Rust Belt, that Michigan has faced. But climate concerns as well as shifts in other regions of the country could spur a population increase in the Great Lakes region in general and Michigan in particular.
Trump narrowly leads Harris in Michigan: Poll
Former President Trump is narrowly leading Vice President Kamala Harris in the critical swing state of Michigan, according to an AARP survey released Thursday. Trump leads Harris with 45 percent support to her 43 percent among likely voters in the battleground state, while 8 percent said they would support a third-party candidate.
‘Clean Energy REVolution’ tour touts impacts of EV investments in Michigan
Representatives from environmental efforts, local business and government gathered in Lansing Thursday to outline the environmental and economic impacts federal electric vehicle (EV) investments have had on the state. Mary Frances Repko, deputy national climate adviser and deputy assistant to President Joe Biden; EDF Action President David Kieve; Lansing City Councilmember-At-Large Peter Spadafore; and Lansing […]
Michigan’s newest weapon in addiction fight runs on gas and four wheels
The state gave $2.7 million to addiction service providers for transportation. The money is part of $1.6 billion state and local governments are getting from national opioid settlements. Advocates cite transportation as a hurdle in fighting the opioid epidemic. ST. IGNACE — There’s a new Ford Edge SUV in the...
Baby born at Michigan truck stop
A baby is doing just fine after it was born in the parking lot of a Michigan truck stop early on Thursday morning. The parents were reportedly on their way to Holland Hospital in Michigan after the mother went into labor, but quickly realized that there was not enough time to make it there. The […] The post Baby born at Michigan truck stop appeared first on CDLLife.
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