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Jonesville '24 grad Gracen Hager will make an impact for Jackson College Jets volleyball
A senior co-captain of the 2023 Hillsdale All-Area volleyball dream team is going to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level. Jonesville 2024 graduate Gracen Hager is joining the Jackson College Jets volleyball team. “I fell in love with volleyball the second I started playing,” Hager said. “And, you...
'I think we’ve been played': City Council approves revocation of industrial tax abatement
HILLSDALE — After much debate back-and-forth between city staff, the Hillsdale City Council and Drew Homovec, the owner of Corecoyle Composite LLC, a decision was made to pass a resolution asking the Michigan Tax Tribunal to revoke an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Homovec’s business in Hillsdale’s Industrial Drive.
Midwest region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week at an average of $3.37 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.37 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Midwest region has risen about 5 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.77 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as...
Adjustments made for Chain of Lakes Poker Run due to high lake levels
ARCHER LAKE, MI (WTVB) – The high water on local lakes following the recent heavy rainfalls has caused organizers of Sunday’s annual Chain of Lakes Poker Run to make some adjustments. One of the organizers is Angie DeMercurio and she says you don’t need a boat to take...
ALDI construction timeline remains unclear
HILLSDALE — ALDI is coming to Hillsdale but the timeline for construction of their new retail site remains unclear. ALDI submitted a site plan to the city of Hillsdale’s Planning Commission for review to build a new store directly across from Hillsdale’s new Meijer store which opened this spring. ...
BUSINESS BEAT: Vendors can now sign up for September 21 Apple Fest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The City of Coldwater Recreation Department is looking for Apple Fest vendors. This year’s Apple Fest will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 21. Over 200 vendors are expected to be on hand in Downtown Coldwater for this annual free event which...
Community Health Agency asks residents to report harmful algal blooms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In anticipation of algal blooms on local water bodies due to the recent high temperatures and heavy rain, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has issued information for the public. They say people may see scum, foams, globs, mats, green sheens, or what appears to...
Turmell settles in as new Quincy police chief
QUINCY — New Quincy Police Chief Dalton Turmell told the village council Tuesday night he hopes to hire his first full-time officer for the reconstituted department soon. After interviewing a 10-year veteran police officer, Turmell said, "He's currently going through the MCOLES required background check in the hiring process." ...
Faster Horses lineup 2024: Full schedule for Michigan country music festival
Faster Horses, a three-day country music and camping festival, has become one of Michigan's signature summer events since its debut in 2013. This year's headliners are Jelly Roll (Friday), Lainey Wilson (Saturday) and Hardy (Sunday). They're part of a 15-artist Main Stage lineup that also includes Cody Johnson, Old Dominion, Riley Green...
Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy
While economists have said the state is seeing a recovery from the economic conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 50% of Michigan adults 50 and older are reporting financial stress, with pre-retirement adults and individuals with poor or fair health facing a particular strain. That’s according to recently released data from the Michigan Poll […] The post Poll: Older Michiganders are facing financial squeeze, despite state’s recovering economy appeared first on Michigan Advance.
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Long range forecast: Michigan weather outlook for August 2024
What sort of August weather should we expect around Michigan this summer?. The National Weather Service and NOAA released their monthly weather outlook for August 2024 this week. The predictions are based on probability vs. normal averages, and can help show possible trends in the longer range forecast. Here’s what...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
LANSING — A new state office will try to jump-start the state’s anemic population growth, but will have to do so without any new employees. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. It’s charged with leading efforts to recruit residents...
From Hell to Paradise: American Legion Riders support PTSD survivors
SAULT STE. MARIE — Hundreds of motorcycles will join together on July 26 as they make their way across Michigan to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder. The American Legion Riders post in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first annual ride from Hell in the Lower Peninsula to Paradise in the Upper Peninsula.
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
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