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Michigan, Canada officially connected by North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge
DETROIT - It’s not open yet, but the Gordie Howe International Bridge has just become an official border crossing, connecting Michigan and Canada by the largest cable-stayed bridge in all of North America. It’s the latest milestone in the Bridge’s ongoing construction between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Holland teen 'Emerson the Brave' passes away from rare cancer
HOLLAND, Mich. — 12-year-old Emerson Hoogendoorn, affectionately known as “Emerson the Brave,” passed away last Thursday after battling a rare form of cancer, diffuse midline glioma, for most of her life. “She was a fighter, she liked to do things herself and didn't want to depend on...
Meet the Sentinel Softball Team of the Century: Vote for the top player of the 2000s
This summer The Sentinel will release its team of the quarter century for multiple sports. The teams will be comprised of the top athletes from 2000-2024. Readers are encouraged to vote online for the player of the century. Next is softball. The team was chosen by position and does not include anyone still in...
A Festival All About Carnival Food Is Coming To Michigan This Fall
There's an entire event centered around carnival food that's gonna be posted up in Battle Creek this fall, and it's a thing I didn't realize I needed until now. Carnival Food Fest will be taking place at Kellogg Arena, just in time to get our winter bod on. They recently...
Poison Hemlock Caution Signs Remain at Jenison Park
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 24, 2024) – The signs are still out for a danger at a park near Jenison. Earlier this year, residents living near Maplewood Park off of 12th Avenue noticed something unusual growing in the area, but thought that it was just hogweed. Georgetown Township parks officials began monitoring the situation, and around the Independence Day holiday, it was determined that the growth was actually poison hemlock, and warning signs were posted for the park and the adjacent splash pad.
Western Michigan Weather: Warm Weekend Ahead, Rain Expected Monday
Grand Rapids, MI – Residents of western Michigan can expect a warm and sunny weekend, with temperatures steadily rising and reaching into the mid-80s. Today will be clear with a high of 83°F, offering perfect conditions for outdoor activities. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids,...
Longtime Wyoming Sports Bar Closing, Property Being Integrated into Housing Development
After more than 20 years in business, a local restaurant and bar is closing as Wyoming's "city center" project progresses. Restauranteurs Frank and Wanda Vitale have operated Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza and Grill in Wyoming for more than 20 years. The pair announced this week they are ready to semi-retire.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Rite Aid stores all over Washtenaw County and most of Michigan shutting down
Rite Aid is closing nearly all of its stores in Michigan, including most in and around Washtenaw County. Rite Aid has closed over 500 stores nationwide since it declared bankruptcy last fall and, according to court documents, plans to close two Ann Arbor locations, as well as those in Ypsilanti, Belleville, and South Lyon.
Michigan's Thumb is red, but St. Clair County hasn't always voted in a Republican for president
PORT HURON — The prevailing expectation in the region might be that with results in big elections, Michigan’s Thumb bleeds red. The vast majority of local partisan seats are held by Republicans, and so are state and federal representatives. ...
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