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Marijuana company didn’t pay wages after bad harvests. Ex-employees sued.
LAWRENCE, MI -- Fourteen former employees of 305 Farms have sued the West Michigan marijuana company in federal court, alleging that it failed to pay them thousands of dollars in wages and took money for benefits they never received. “Apparently, they ran out of money and thought it was appropriate...
Woman injured in crash after avoiding deer
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports on Wednesday, July 3, around 7:39 p.m., deputies were called to investigate a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Decatur Road and Fosdick Street in Volinia Township. Authorities' investigation indicates 31-year-old Jenequa Parsons, of Lawrence, was traveling west on...
WEATHER EXTRA: Stormy conditions ahead
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As low pressure passes over lower Michigan on Friday, it will bring the chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to Mid-Michigan. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but we could see a few thunderstorms that contain gusty winds and hail.
Dowagiac SDA Church Service, July 6
Pastor Terry Perkins, "Decision at the Jordan" Pastor Terry Perkins is the speaker at the Dowagiac Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled “Decision at the Jordan.” Pastor Perkins notes that from time to time the forces of history converge, bringing people to a moment filled with the raw materials of greatness. Is this happening today to Adventism?
Securatech earns Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Securatech, a Farmington Hills-based company providing technology security and monitoring services, has achieved Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status in just two years in the program from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), according to a press release. Since its creation in 2013, the Veteran-Friendly Employer program has recognized more than 601...
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: July 6, 2024. Holiday happenings
We’re blessed to live in a land of freedom and free news quizzes. So light a sparkler, toast Uncle Sam, shake a fist at England and test your smarts about the week that was in Michigan. If you get a perfect score, don’t forget to open the window and...
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
Experts Weigh in on Michigan’s Virtual Court Hearings
(TNS) — Corey Harris and Coby Harris aren't related, but they share a common bond — both Michigan residents were defendants in separate livestreamed court proceedings that caught fire online and attracted national media scrutiny. Video from Corey Harris' May 15 livestreamed hearing in Ann Arbor's 14A District...
CAUTION: Michigan is Facing Unhealthy Air Today and Here’s Why
Yesterday marked the Fourth of July, so of course, Michiganders were setting off fireworks to celebrate. However, that has left us waking up to some not-so-great air quality. The less-than-stellar air quality could mean some trouble breathing today in certain parts of the state. The Detroit-area has certainly been affected. Channel 7 (WXYZ) meteorologist, Mike Taylor took to his official Facebook page to let Detroiters know what is going on, and how to stay safe.
This Taylor Swift-inspired cocktail will leave you in a ‘Lavender Haze’
FLINT, MI — Swifties, attention please. There’s a new Taylor Swift-inspired cocktail being served at a Michigan bar you won’t want to miss. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Michigan direct care workers say they will make do with a 20¢ increase, but for how long?
The Michigan Legislature last week cleared an $83 billion state budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year, including a $28.7 million investment to increase the wages for direct care workers. That equates to a 20-cent hourly raise for individuals like nurse aides and home health aides who provide care for the elderly or those with disabilities […] The post Michigan direct care workers say they will make do with a 20¢ increase, but for how long? appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan governor, lawmakers are exempt from FOIA. That may be changing finally.
LANSING, MI – With bipartisan support, state lawmakers are finally moving ahead with opening themselves and the governor’s office to public records requests. If the bill becomes law, Michigan would no longer be the only state in the U.S. where the governor’s office is exempt from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Only one other state exempts lawmakers from FOIA requests.
Large hail, bursts of severe gusts finally placed in an area over Lower Michigan for Friday
A storm system that has all of the ingredients to produce some severe thunderstorms will be over Lower Michigan Friday. Here’s the timing and placement of a possible area of severe thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms can be produced during times of extreme heat and very humid air. Severe thunderstorms can...
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