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Peregrine falcons make a comeback in Michigan. DNR ends banding program
LANSING — On top of Spartan Stadium, a peregrine falcon family with three chicks lives in a nesting box, part of a statewide effort to rehabilitate peregrines in Michigan after pesticides decimated the birds of prey in the 1960s. More than half a century later, peregrine falcons, the world’s...
Michigan DNR seeks volunteers for U.P. State Fair experiences
What's happening: One of the biggest annual events in the Upper Peninsula is looking for a helping hand, specifically when it comes to connecting youth with The Great Outdoors. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is requesting volunteers to help with the Pocket Park at the U.P. State Fair, which runs from August 12-18 in Escanaba. Specifically, volunteers will help kids learn various outdoor skills like catch-and-release fishing, learn how to shoot pellet guns or archery, staffing the fire tower and greeting people coming to the Fair.
Swing state voters have low confidence in Biden’s chances while Democratic Senate candidates fare better: Poll
A YouGov poll of seven swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, shows President Joe Biden trailing behind former President Donald Trump by as much as 7%. The poll was conducted between July 4 and July 12 by the University of Stanford, Arizona State University, and Yale University, which was […]
Man dies in Calhoun County crash
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – A 71-year-old Battle Creek man was killed Wednesday, July 17, in a two-vehicle crash, state police said. The other driver was injured. The victim’s name has not been released. The crash was reported around 1:40 p.m. on B Drive South and M-66 in Calhoun...
Faster Horses rides in front of a busy summer music weekend
Trevor Rosen always enjoys opportunities to perform in his home state with his country band, Old Dominion. But those most recent appearances have been even more special for the Woodhaven native. Old Dominion headlined Little Caesars Arena last September, and bandmate Matthew Ramsey surprised Rosen by bringing his parents on...
Chelsea State Bank Expanding to Jackson
The new location of a Chelsea State Bank branch on Wisner Street in Jackson. JTV photo. “This exciting new venture for Chelsea State Bank is directly related to our strategic plan for geographic expansion, created three years ago by our team,” said Joanne Rau, President and CEO, Chelsea State Bank. “Our extensive history in Western Washtenaw County has allowed us to invest in Chelsea, Dexter, and Manchester. Now we will be able to provide an elevated banking experience for our customers in Jackson County at our Jackson Banking Center. If you drive by 611 N Wisner Rd., you will see a ‘coming soon’ temporary sign until the permanent sign is installed in the early fall. We expect to be fully operational this fall.”
Three Monroe businesses receive $131,540 for employee training
Three Monroe businesses, TWB Company LLC, Trailer Connection LLC, and Advanced Heat Treat Corporation, were recently awarded funding from Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund according to a recent release. With these funds, they'll be able to train new employees and help current ones with their growth and development. TWB, which received $72,390 to train 42 workers, will be putting its money into tech training, teaching their employees to operate robots used in the workplace. ...
Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken eatery getting ready to open in Hartland
A new Big Chicken restaurant is getting ready to open in early August at 10490 Highland Road near the Hartland Plaza Shopping Center in Hartland Township. Founded in 2018, Big Chicken combines Shaquille O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It® crusted mac and cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of the basketball superstar.
Michigan retiree bought historic hometown newspaper, became its only reporter
HUDSON — Her hometown’s only remaining newspaper was about to go out of business, and although she’d never written a news story, hadn’t gone to school for journalism and didn’t even read the news very often, Barb Ireland bought the paper and became its only reporter. “I didn’t want it to close,” the...
Michigan Scam Alert: Ann Arbor Police Warn of Impersonation Phone Scams
Ann Arbor, MI – This week, the Ann Arbor Police Department has received multiple reports from community members regarding scam calls from individuals posing as members of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers are demanding payment via Apple Pay to resolve fictitious urgent legal matters. According to...
Lithium-ion battery believed to have caused fire in Milan home’s garage
MILAN, MI -- A charging lithium-ion battery is believed to have caused a fire in a one-story, single-family home in Milan on Tuesday, fire officials said. Firefighters were called to the home on West Miller Avenue at 3:41 p.m., July 16, according to the Milan Area Fire Department. They arrived to see heavy fire showing before calling for assistance, officials said.
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