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Dow Gardens playground closed permanently
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - The Dow Gardens closed its playground permanently. The organization made the announcement on Facebook on Monday, Aug. 19. The playground, located in Whiting Forest, was closed on Monday permanently. Dow Gardens said the closure is due to the decision to restore the area to a “more natural state.”
Truckin’ to St. Ignace for the 28th Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show Weekend
Twenty-eight years ago, a handful of trucks braved the winds and the rain to kick off a new tradition. In 2024, that tradition will roar louder than ever! St. Ignace is pulling out all the stops for the best truck show yet. If you want to see the biggest and baddest semi-trucks on the road, mark your calendars for the weekend of September 12-14, 2024. Start out right by planning your weekend right here.
Gaylord man arrested for meth; Alleged possession on school grounds
GAYLORD – The Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement (SANE) team announced the arrest of 40-year-old Charles Thomas Beckner of Gaylord, for the alleged crimes of delivery of controlled substance on school property, delivery methamphetamine, and possession less than 50 grams. On Thursday, Aug. 15, SANE arrested Beckner during a traffic...
SunFrog Solutions worker killed in stabbing, 1 other injured, Gaylord police say
GAYLORD — On Aug. 17 around 3 p.m., officers from the Gaylord Police Department responded to SunFrog Solutions on O’Rourke Boulevard for an altercation that involved a stabbing, police said. Upon arrival, officers found two men with severe lacerations and puncture wounds from edged weapons, they said. The officers secured the scene and provided medical aid. Otsego County EMS arrived on scene and took both men to Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said. One of the men, a 33-year-old, died from his injuries at Munson OMH, and the other, a 35-year-old, received emergency surgery for serious injuries, police said.
Scam Alert: There’s A New Scam Targeting Michigan Drivers
Recently, there’s been a scam circulating around Michigan, and it’s preying on folks who’ve driven across some of our state’s most iconic bridges. If you’ve crossed the Blue Water Bridge, International Bridge, or even the beloved Mackinac Bridge, you might find yourself targeted by this scheme.
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
From Farm, Factory to Freezer to Hand: How MSU Dairy Ice Cream is made
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan is the sixth largest producer of dairy in the country. Studio 10 spoke with Hailey Gilbert of the Michigan AG Council to talk about the role of dairy in the state of Michigan. However, there are several steps between farm and table. Studio 10 gets...
Major Grocery Chain With 120 Michigan Stores Under Pricing Scrutiny
You may have noticed that Kroger has begun using electronic shelf tags in some locations. They're certainly fancy - but there's concern that these high-tech price tags may lead to a controversial practice known as 'dynamic pricing.'. Kroger in Michigan. Kroger is the largest supermarket chain in the United States...
Michigan’s Landlines Have Been Saved From Extinction…For Now
In February, I wrote an article about how AT&T submitted a waiver to no longer have to service landlines in California, effectively paving the way to end service for all landlines nationwide. However, the waiver has faced resistance from the nearly 100 million people in the US (my family included)...
Michigan Companies Testing Device to Check for Cannabis Use at Work
Nearly six years after Michigan voters made the use of recreational marijuana legal in our state, companies continue to face one issue: Testing employees for pot use at work. Traditional drug tests are only capable of providing vague results, using blood, urine, or hair samples that can only detect the use of cannabis within the last 30 days or more.
Aug. 18 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Sen. Lindsey Graham
The race for the White House has dramatically shifted, with VP Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the state of the race in her own state of battleground Michigan. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) talks about former President Donald Trump’s strategy for campaigning against Harris. Mary Ann Ahern, Matt Gorman, Kelly O’Donnell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the roundtable.
PILOT Agreement, TCLP Property, City Projects on Commission Agenda
In addition to a proposed restaurant lease agreement for the Scalawags space on State Street, Traverse City commissioners will tackle a busy agenda tonight (Monday) that includes approving a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for Orchardview Apartments, certifying Traverse City Light & Power property on Cedar Run Road as surplus so it can be sold, accepting $300,000 in state grant funding for FishPass, and approving several city project contracts.
'It gives me more of a home feel': Pellston's Griffith to join Adrian track and field
PELLSTON – Laith Griffith was up front about it. He had mixed feelings about a huge decision he had to make regarding his track and field future this past week. But for the former Pellston High School standout, he believes it’s the right choice. Griffith, who had an impressive career with the...
'I want to bring back energy': Sabolsky a unique offensive threat with Cheboygan football
CHEBOYGAN – Gabe Sabolsky took the handoff, read his blocks, found a hole and sprung loose late Saturday morning. For the Cheboygan senior, moments like that mean everything. “It’s amazing – it makes you feel free,” Sabolsky said. “You’ve just kind of got to wheel and deal and cook as far as...
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