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Survival Strategy: Michigan Olive Garden Restaurants Say No Discounts
In an era when restaurants are trying to win back customers with discounts, Olive Garden Restaurants in Michigan are taking a different tack: Survival. Restaurants such as McDonald's have recently announced $5 promotions in order to regain customers' loyalty during challenging economic times. But your local Olive Garden isn't jumping on the bandwagon.
Michigan HOAs can’t ban solar panels under newly passed bill
The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act would prohibit homeowners associations from banning rooftop solar panels and other green improvements. It passed on party lines and awaits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature. Proponents applaud the bill for removing barriers to renewable energy, while opponents fear the bill undermines neighborhoods’ authority.
Michigan DNR implementing 'Operation Dry Water' to keep waterways safe this holiday week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Operation Dry Water will be kicking off this week, just in time for the 4th of July holiday. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign to bring awareness and enforcement to water ways to help prevent and stop boaters from boating under the influence. As...
Prep Your Pets For A Loud Holiday Weekend in Southwest Michigan
It might get a little loud in southwest Michigan this weekend-- to say the least!. In addition to the traditional 4th of July fireworks celebrations that will be on display throughout the area, the annual Field of Flight air show is set to kick off this Wednesday in Battle Creek.
Brandon Inge's son, Tyler Inge, makes MHSBCA Division 2 all-state baseball team
Only one player local to the Hometown Life regional, Detroit Country Day senior Tyler Inge, the son of former Detroit Tigers player Brandon Inge, appeared on the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Division 1 all-state team. Reminder: HTL covers teams in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Commerce Twp., Farmington, Farmington...
Warning: Dog & Cat Food Being Recalled in Michigan
When it comes to the health of your furry friends, you're always going to put them first. With that being said, there is yet another recall currently hitting the shelfs that you should be aware of. Before you head out to the store you should check for this recall. Dog...
‘Makes my skin crawl.’ Michigan marijuana customers may be inhaling harmful ingredients
LANSING, MI -- Michigan marijuana regulators know some vaping products contain a potentially harmful ingredient, but they don’t plan to test for it until October. That’s when new testing requirements will begin for medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, an ingredient often derived from coconut or palm oil, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA).
Catch a giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon in Michigan this week
A giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon will visit Michigan this week. The face of fire prevention will soar above the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The balloon – a so-called “special shape” featuring Smokey’s face and signature ranger hat – will be inflated in the late afternoon each day at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.
Funding agreement finally reached for $1.1 billion invasive carp project
After years of negotiations, state officials from Michigan and Illinois have entered an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund a major project to keep invasive carp from spreading into the Great Lakes.
SCORE can help small businesses play part in Northern Michigan's economy
In Northern Michigan, small businesses are essential to our economic vitality as well as our overall sense of community. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses employ almost half of the American workforce, approximately 62 million people, and drive over 40% of our nation’s GDP. In addition, small businesses are a key source of innovation, applying for a substantial portion of patents each year. They provide sponsorship for activities that many families enjoy each year, from sports leagues and other activities, especially for our youth, to seasonal festivals, parades, the arts and often local fireworks celebrations during the Fourth of July.
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Michigan man convicted for fatal ambush during Facebook Marketplace meet up
LANSING, MI – A Wayne County jury has convicted a Michigan man who lured another man from Kentucky before fatally shooting him. Davontae Eshawn Long, 31, of Detroit was found guilty of felony murder, carjacking, felon in possession of a handgun and felony firearm on June 28, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping store manager, stealing 123 guns from Michigan Dunham’s
BENTON HARBOR, MI -- A second man pleaded guilty to kidnapping and brandishing a gun during a crime of violence following the kidnapping of a Dunham’s store manager and theft of 123 guns, according to law enforcement officials. Darnell Bishop, 33, of Benton Harbor, pleaded guilty to the charges...
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