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Rite Aid closures loom in northern Michigan, leaving communities uncertain
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- The future of Rite Aid in northern Michigan is up in the air after the drugstore chain announced closures to 12 stores across the state. That announcement has left northern Michigan communities wondering if their store is next. "We've gotten several calls recently about the rumors...
Kristina Karamo continues the fight for Michigan GOP leadership
(CBS DETROIT) - Kristina Karamo was ousted earlier this year as Michigan's Republican Party chair, but her fight to regain leadership of the party isn't over just yet.Karamo and her attorney Daniel Hartman have officially asked the state Court of Appeals to reverse Kent County Circuit Court Judge J. Joseph Rossi's decision to remove Karamo and reinstate her as chair of the state party."I think it's tragic because six months have been wasted. Not just six months, but the whole last year was just these people instigating chaos, spreading lies, sowing discord, sowing confusion when we have a country to save,"...
Judge blocks Michigan's 24-hour waiting period, informed consent laws for abortion
A Michigan judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the state's mandatory 24-hour waiting period before receiving an abortion, as well as the state's "informed consent" law and a ban on advanced practice clinicians providing abortion care. The ruling, issued Tuesday, is a victory for advocates seeking greater abortion access in Michigan. In...
Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association All-State and Honorable Mention for 2024
Olivia Turner of Grass Lake High School graduates as one of the top hitters in the state with records for base hits in a season, doubles in a career, and runs batted in for a career. She will play for Division 1 Bradley University this fall in Peoria, Ill. JTV Sports file photo.
As Prices Soar in Michigan, One Extravagance Sees Sales Increase
Been to the grocery store lately? With the skyrocketing cost of daily essentials, you'd assume Michigan folks would cut back on unnecessary expenses. But no, Michiganders are still happily shelling out their hard-earned cash for overpriced cups of coffee that they could easily make at home or grab for a fraction of the price at a gas station. It's almost like we can't live without our daily dose of liquid joy, even if it does cost more than a gallon of gas.
Michigan College First With Their Own Cocktail
Over the last couple of years, many states have passed laws granting colleges and universities the right to apply for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages at their sports facilities. Michigan joined that list of states last year in 2023 and instantly many schools applied and received permits for all or many of their sports facilities. This would increase their concession sales as fans could enjoy drinks while watching their favorite team.
Oakland County man recipient of Michigan’s first beating heart transplant
DETROIT – There have been many technological breakthroughs in recent years that have helped get lifesaving organs to patients -- the latest combines a newer technology with a very exciting new technique. Henry Ford Health announced Tuesday, June 25, the first two successful beating heart transplants in the state...
Tuscola County Woman Turns a $1,000 Lottery Win Into $500K
A Michigan woman went from winning $1,000 on a Michigan Lottery Scratch-off ticket to winning $500,000 overnight. The 68-year-old woman from Tuscola County scratched her way to a $1,000 win on a Luxury Cashword instant ticket. She tells the Michigan Lottery that she showed the winning ticket to her husband who pointed out that she was just one word from winning a much bigger prize.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society receives award for preserving U.P. history
WHITEFISH POINT — The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society received the “Superior Award” from the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM), one of the oldest historical societies in the country. The Superior Award, established by the HSM in 2006, recognizes historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced U.P. history. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society said their museum, marine operations and shipwreck discoveries are all possible thanks to teamwork. “We are honored to receive the Historical Society of Michigan’s Superior Award”, said GLSHS Executive Director, Bruce Lynn. “This is a reflection of the teamwork by our great staff at Whitefish Point, the Weather Bureau building in the Soo, as well as the crew onboard our research vessel, David Boyd.”
Michigan’s Strangest Alcohol Laws Involve Underage Citizens
It's reiterated in this article, but this author, website and company in no way condone underage drinking except when permitted by the law, which is detailed in this article for entertainment and information purposes. Follow the law and drink responsibly. I have to preface this article by acknowledging that I...
Michigan SOS roundtable strategizes how to woo young voters to the polls
(The Center Square) – In an effort to boost voter turnout, the state of Michigan plans to bring politics to schools, workplaces and social media. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson played host to a roundtable earlier this week to discuss solutions to voter turnout gaps among young Michiganders. Compared to the rest of the nation, Michigan boasted a higher turnout of voters aged 18-29 in the 2022 midterm election. Yet,...
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