Hubbard Lake
LATEST NEWS
Postal Service Says Michigan is in Top 10 For Dog Bites
The United States Postal Service says one city in Michigan ranks in the top 10 for dogs biting mail carriers. Some Michiganders like to use dogs as protection in their homes but not all dog owners keep their animals restrained from the public. I have lived in the country for...
Lawmakers, education groups raise alarm after school budget passes ahead of retirement fund change
While the Michigan Legislature voted to finalize its education budget for Fiscal Year 2025 early Thursday morning, delays on two pieces of legislation intended to free up funding for students are sparking concerns for funding. Budget negotiations spanned from all of Wednesday to early Thursday morning before lawmakers approved $23.4 billion for K-12 schools, community […] The post Lawmakers, education groups raise alarm after school budget passes ahead of retirement fund change appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Nail-biting finish for Michigan man going for 8 straight ‘Jeopardy’ wins
He has already won more than $100K and is eligible for the “Jeopardy” Tournament of Champions. Michigan’s Drew Basile, 23, is the current seven-time champion on the game of questions and answers. Last Wednesday, June 19, the former “Survivor 45″ contestant who is from Birmingham in Metro...
Oakland County man wins nearly $450k buying Fantasy 5 ticket on a whim
An Oakland County man won almost $450,000 on a Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The man, 43, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the May 28th drawing.
Popular Retailer With 46 Michigan Stores Contemplates Closures
Once again, another business is on the chopping block as it has been an almost nonstop fallout from the effects of the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses were forced to shutter their doors after not receiving the same profits they had in the previous years as everyone was restricted to shopping online as they couldn't interact with one another. We have seen large department stores, mom-and-pop shops, and everything in between fall prey to the circumstances.
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...
Environmentalists appeal Michigan regulators’ approval of pipeline tunnel project
Environmentalists are challenging Michigan regulators’ decision to approve encasing part of an aging Enbridge Energy oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes, arguing that they failed to properly consider alternatives that would minimize climate impacts. The Environmental Law & Policy Center and the Michigan Climate Action Network filed a brief with a state appellate court Thursday. They argue in the filing that since the state Public Service Commission determined construction would produce greenhouse gases the panel should have forced Enbridge to prove there were no alternatives to the project. The groups also contend the commission failed to adopt any methodology to measure how the gases could impact climate change and didn’t consider what could happen if the pipeline was shut down. An email The Associated Press sent to the commissioners’ general inbox on Friday wasn’t immediately returned.
First half of 2024 sees historic spike in recall efforts against elected officials
In the first half of 2024, Ballotpedia tracked the highest number of officeholders targeted for recall and the highest number of officeholders removed from office by mid-year since tracking began in 2014. From January 1 through June 28, 2024, there were 164 recall efforts launched against 266 officeholders, resulting in 38 officials being successfully recalled.
National Cherry Festival expected to draw thousands, pump millions into economy
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather in Traverse City for the National Cherry Festival. Michigan is the cherry capital of the world, producing over 70% of the country’s tart cherries. Over 40,000 pounds of cherries will be consumed at the festival, according to organizers. Hundreds of...
$12.6M in Clean Water grants will benefit 29 communities
The more than 1,000 community water systems that serve Michigan often lack resources to address legacy issues, such as aging drinking water and storm water facilities, said officials with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.