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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!
ATV driver killed in crash, deputies believe alcohol and speed were factors
ROSCOMMON COUNTY — Around 5 a.m. Monday morning, Roscommon County Central Dispatch got a call about a person lying in a ditch. Deputies arrived at the scene on Old 27 near Myrtle Avenue in Lyon Township to find an ATV had crashed sometime overnight. They said the driver, Kevin Lee Barnes from Higgins Lake, was heading north on Old 27 when he hit something on the shoulder. The ATV went into the ditch, hit a tree and Barnes was thrown off. Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies said they believe alcohol and speed were a factor.
Boyne City Police Department warns of gasoline thefts
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Boyne City Police Department is warning of gasoline thefts in the area. The police department said in a statement that "starting around the 4th of July, of gasoline being siphoned directly out of motor vehicle fuel tanks (Passenger Vehicle, Watercraft, Riding Lawnmower) while parked in a driveway, stored on a trailer, or left in a backyard."
Boyne Thunder 2024—The Winner And Still-Defending Poker-Run World Champion
Like pretty much everyone I’ve ever met in Boyne City Mich., barman Aaron Fritzsche of the Boyne City Taproom was pleasant and engaging late yesterday afternoon. He didn’t know anything about speedonthewater.com, but he knew it had something to with this weekend’s poker run. “Is this the...
Midwest Storm Damage Survey Underway Today Following Monday Night’s Severe Weather
Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct a storm survey today across parts of the Midwest, focusing on the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the region Monday night. The survey aims to assess damage in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. According to the...
Michigan Medicine CEO plans to retire, and more | MED MOVES
RWJBarnabas Health names chief pediatric officer, and other leaders take new roles. Dr. Marschall S. Runge, executive vice president for medical affairs and chief executive officer of Michigan Medicine, has announced plans to retire. Runge says he will step down when his contract expires on June 30, 2025. He has...
Historic preservation grants go to 7 Michigan communities
FLAT ROCK — Seven Michigan communities have been awarded funding from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Grants totaling $250,000 will benefit local preservation and community planning goals in Charlevoix, Coldwater, Detroit, Flat Rock, Holland, Livonia and Washtenaw County. The grants represent awards from the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)-Certified Local Government (CLG) program administered by SHPO. According to a new release, Flat Rock’s funding will be used to contract with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) to host...
Indiana foster mother charged in 10-year-old boy’s death is arrested in Michigan
In April, a 10-year-old boy passed away and now the cause of his death has been revealed. On Saturday evening, authorities arrested an Indiana foster mother who was wanted in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy. The arrest took place in Michigan. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reported...
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