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Plans Moving Forward To Convert Former Factory Into Housing
(Muskegon, MI) – Plans are moving along to convert a former furniture factory in Muskegon into housing. On Tuesday night, the Muskegon City Commission gave its approval for the old Shaw-Walker Furniture Factory to be converted into 450 apartments, 70 condominiums, 37 townhomes, and commercial space. The building has...
'Emerson the Brave,' Holland teen who battled cancer for years, has died
HOLLAND, Mich. — After more than six years of battling two different types of brain cancer, a beloved West Michigan girl has died. Emerson Hoogendoorn, of Holland, passed away last Thursday surrounded by her loved ones. She was 12. "She beat the unbeatable first cancer that she got when...
Davenport University’s CASA Latina joins LAUP Fiesta in Holland
Davenport University was one of the sponsors of this month’s Fiesta Week in Holland. This is the 60th anniversary of the organizing group, the Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). The events that were held from July 15 -21 included music, performances, discussions and an artisan’s market. The...
Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27
Registered voters in Michigan can vote in-person ahead of the August primary election thanks to early voting, which begins July 27. After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations...
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
Michigan’s Consumers Energy intensifies forestry work near power lines
Jackson, Mich.-headquartered Consumers Energy on July 23 laid out plans to clear and remove trees along more than 7,000 miles of power lines this year as part of the energy provider’s stepped-up commitment to protect ... Read More » The post Michigan’s Consumers Energy intensifies forestry work near power lines appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
Michigan gets new response power in ecological emergencies
LANSING, MI — Michigan environmental regulators can now issue written emergency response orders when natural resources are being damaged. On Tuesday, July 23, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 398, which expands the power of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to compel an emergency cleanup when an ecological crisis is unfolding.
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