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Meet the finalists for the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
West Michigan entrepreneurs and business owners will be honored during the Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award ceremony from 5-7 p.m. on July 25 at Grand Valley’s Muskegon Innovation Hub. This year’s finalists comprise a cross section of industries from advanced technologies like AI to outdoor recreation and entertainment...
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Named a No.1 Hospital in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report
GRAND RAPIDS and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 16, 2024 – Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has been recognized as the top hospital in Michigan* according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2024-2025. The ranking system, now in its 29th year, is designed to help patients choose the best care venues.
Republicans and independents endorse Democrat Curtis Hertel, emphasize people over party
Former State Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) promised to work across the aisle if elected to Congress in Michigan's 7th Congressional District while speaking at a July 17, campaign event. | Kyle Davidson. A number of Republican and independent lawmakers and officials have thrown their endorsement behind former state Sen....
Michigan’s ‘fair and reasonable’ reforms allowed car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods
An investigation by The Markup and Outlier Media found lawmakers created loopholes big enough to drive through. Michigan’s ‘fair and reasonable’ reforms allowed car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods · Outlier Media
Moolenaar: "Vice President Harris fails Michigan women and families"
Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris attended an event in Kalamazoo. Her record in office has made life worse for Michigan women and families. Grocery prices are up more than 20 percent, putting food on the table for kids is harder to do, illegal immigration has skyrocketed, and Michigan residents are concerned about crime and safety.
20Fathoms' Executive Director To Retire
Eric Roberts, who has served as executive director of Traverse City-based 20Fathoms since 2021, has announced he will retire in September. 20Fathoms is a membership organization and the region's tech and startup accelerator. The organization is at a key juncture, as it late last year received $7.3 million in grants...
DNR seeks public input on Hartwick Pines State Park planning
Those interested in long‐term planning for Hartwick Pines State Park in Crawford County are invited to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources‐hosted public meeting 6‐7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about the new draft Phase 2 general management plan, proposed improvements and planning process, followed by time for feedback and questions with DNR staff. The meeting will take place at the Hartwick Pines Visitor Center, located at 2833 Monarch Drive, Grayling, inside the park. The DNR uses general management plans to define long‐rang planning and management strategies that protect the resources of state parks, while addressing recreation and education needs and opportunities.
Michigan State baseball lands in-state lefty commit
Michigan State baseball has earned the latest commitment to their baseball program. An in-state prospect from East Jordan, Michigan, Korbyn Russell has made the decision to continue his athletic career with Michigan State. Russell is a 6-foot-2, 195 pound left handed pitcher and first baseman playing for East Jordan High School.
Harris condemns ‘heinous, horrible and cowardly’ Trump assassination attempt
Vice President Harris condemned the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump at a campaign event Wednesday. “I will say a few words about the attempt on the life of former President Trump over the weekend,” Harris said at the event in Michigan. “As we all know, it was a heinous, horrible and cowardly act.…
Underwater ‘Stonehenge’ in Lake Michigan Predates the UK Monument by Nearly 5,000 Years
Stonehenge, the iconic prehistoric monument in England, continues to baffle experts worldwide. Despite numerous studies, the exact purpose and construction techniques remain subjects of debate. This ancient site, with its massive stones arranged in a circular pattern, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors and the mysteries they left behind. However, a new mystery, much like that of Stonehenge, has been uncovered across the pond.
Traverse City Police set to auction off recovered and unclaimed items
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City Police are hosting their annual auction for recovered and unclaimed items. They have a collection of bicycles and other items that were lost or stolen and never claimed. Traverse City Police have over 40 bikes, one kayak and other miscellaneous items up...
Charlevoix gears up for 94th annual Venetian Festival
CHARLEVOIX — The 94th annual Charlevoix Venetian Festival will run this year from July 20-27. With both national and local musical acts performing in three waterfront parks, a Kids' Day, a dozen athletic tournaments, two nights of fireworks and the popular Venetian boat parade, there is something for everyone at the popular Charlevoix festival.
Police: Motorcyclists injured by suspected drunk driver in Clare; driver charged
CLARE, Mich. (WNEM) - A man and woman are both seriously injured after a crash in Clare on Thursday night, July 18. It happened at about 11:23 p.m., at the intersection of 5th Street and McEwan Street in the city of Clare, the Clare Police Department said. According to police,...
Worship on the Farm returns for a weekend of music, faith and fun
CHARLEVOIX — For those seeking live music and family-friendly events this summer, the annual Worship on the Farm weekend is set for Aug. 2-4. This event, held at 9888 Major Douglas Sloan Road in Charlevoix, offers a blend of live music, kid-friendly activities, food trucks and camping, attracting hundreds of attendees from...
Sheriff candidates discuss background, state gun laws
CHEBOYGAN — All of the candidates for Cheboygan County sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary are Republicans. Voters will select one of them to become the GOP nominee in the November election. The current sheriff, Tim Cook, is retiring. Since there are no Democratic Party candidates and unless there is a successful write-in...
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