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Want to be an expert Lake Michigan rock collector? 4 tips to get started
Michigan’s beaches aren’t only great for suntanning and swimming. They’re also a popular place for rockhounding. The shoreline is filled with colorful rocks and crystals of various varieties. The types of rocks vary by lake. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
AT&T Cell Users In Michigan Victims Of Massive Data Breach
One of the scariest things about technology and the internet is the amount of personal information available. Most people's phone numbers, addresses, occupations, children, family, and other personal information can be found in several databases and social media. This often places individuals in harm's way either physically, emotionally, or socially.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Michigan Netflix Users Could See A Huge Change Coming Soon
Usually, when you see that Netflix is making a big change you hope that it's because a great show is coming to the platform. But as we've come to learn over the years, it usually means a spike in prices or advertisements. Unfortunately, the newest change coming to Netflix falls...
100+ Artists Head to Petoskey
Ready to treat yourself (or a lucky friend) to something special? Art in the Park returns to Petoskey for its 38th year Saturday, July 20, from 10am-5pm at Pennsylvania Park. More than 100 artists and their booths will be scattered throughout the park, with options ranging from jewelry to fine art to unique creations you won’t find anywhere else. Categories for makers include fiber, glass, graphics, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, and wood. Three of the artists will also receive first, second, and third place “Best in Show” awards for their work, along with honorable mentions for others who stand out from the crowd. The show is free to attend and will go off rain or shine. Visit petoskeychamber.com/art-in-the-park for more details.
Glen Arbor Art Fair returns July 17
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club holds their 52nd annual Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, from 10 am-4 pm. The Art Fair features artists carefully selected to represent a wide variety of one-of-a-kind art pieces for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The Art Fair highlights artists in many mediums including pottery, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry. Each year, thousands of people shop for that unique piece of art, either for themselves or for a special gift.
Indiana homicide suspect arrested in Michigan with help of license plate reader
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI – A homicide suspect wanted in the state of Indiana was arrested in Michigan, according to Berrien County sheriff’s deputies. The suspect, a 48-year-old Indiana woman, was taken into custody Saturday night, July 13. Details about the woman’s arrest were limited. Police arrested the...
Fun in the sun at the Michigan Celtic Festival
Saline, MI – The annual Michigan Celtic Festival was held this weekend with thousands of attendees celebrating music, culture, performance, art, and, of course, the Corgi Races. Since 1996, the city of Saline has hosted the Celtic Festival, spreading its popularity throughout the state. This year was the festival’s...
Severe thunderstorms could rake mid-Michigan Sunday, Monday
GRAND RAPIDS — The National Weather Service on Saturday said Michigan could see strong thunderstorms Sunday into Monday, and Consumers Energy said it's making sure it's prepared. "Increasingly warm and humid conditions will arrive over the weekend into early next week, and may be accompanied by a few rounds...
Man who threatened to kill Michigan election worker gets prison sentence
DETROIT - An Indiana man will spend 14 months in prison for sending a death threat to a Michigan election worker in November 2020. Andrew Nickels, 38 from Carmel, was sentenced July 9 in federal district court. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Nickels called the clerk of a Michigan municipality on Nov. 10, 2020 and left a voicemail threatening to kill the official.
University of Michigan study finds many older adults cutting spending
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A new poll from the University of Michigan found that inflation is still impacting people. Researchers said more than half of older adults have cut back on everyday expenses in the last year -- and nearly a fifth said they have had trouble in the past year paying for health-related costs.
Michigan, Ohio Rank Among Top ‘Swingers’ States in the Country
You'll hear a lot about "Swing States" in an election year, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) that's not what this article is about. Swinger culture, which became a mainstream conversation topic in the 60s and 70s in the U.S., is still in full... "Swing" across the country, and there are areas where it's even more prevalent than others. In fact, two Upper Midwest States rank among the most popular!
Whitmer, Multiple Lawmakers Absent at Biden Event in Michigan Amid Calls for Him to Step Aside
Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was among a number of prominent elected officials who announced they would not attend a campaign event for President Joe Biden Friday evening in Detroit as calls mounted for the 81-year-old to exit the presidential race. Biden has been urged to step aside by many...
These governors aren't on the ballot. Some Georgia, Michigan voters wish they were
In a fuchsia blazer, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told a Detroit crowd she was feeling “damn good.”. As the Democrat celebrated a double-digit reelection victory in 2022, a crowd some 700 miles south on the other end of I-75 in Atlanta cheered another decisive win. This one was for Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. “Reports of my political death have been greatly exaggerated,” he proclaimed.
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