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Newcomer challenges long-time Kalamazoo Township official for supervisor role
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- Newcomer David Combs is challenging incumbent supervisor Don Martin for the Kalamazoo Township supervisor seat. The winner of the Aug. 6 primary will run unopposed in the Nov. 5 general election as a Democrat, barring any write-in candidates. During a four-year term, the township supervisor’s duties...
Portage's Evans forging path to Olympics on his own as Paris Summer Games begin
PORTAGE, Mich. — When Andrew Evans steps into the discus circle, a few things come to mind. "Usually it's: forget about being old, forget about not feeling good, and just lock the mind in," said the 33-year-old. It's been working. The Portage native will compete in his second Summer...
Republicans vie for chance to unseat Democratic Kalamazoo County clerk
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A pair of Portage Republicans are facing off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary for a chance to face Democratic incumbent Meredith Place in the race for county clerk/register of deeds. Republicans Kathleen Olmsted and Emily Crawford both hope to have a chance to unseat...
Community Alert: Why Are Helicopters Circling Portage, Michigan?
It might get loud in Portage this weekend. However, city officials are urging residents to keep calm and carry on. If you're a member of any community Facebook group anywhere in America I'm sure you're constantly plagued with posts asking: Did anyone hear that loud boom?. Quite often it's construction,...
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
Michigan Students Can Now Take The SAT Online
One of the most stressful years of school is junior year of high school as some of your friends or siblings begin to move away for college, college applications become real for you, physical and mental changes as puberty commences, and more contributing factors are all happening at once. As difficult as the year may be, it is easily one of the most pivotal years of your life.
PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise
DOWAGIAC — The revving of engines and the screeching of tires could be heard throughout downtown as the eighth annual Ed’s Open Header “Cruise for a Cause” rolled into Dowagiac. A record number of vehicles participated in this year’s event, with nearly $9,000 raised in total between the procession and a raffle facilitated by Honor […] The post PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise appeared first on Leader Publications.
Michigan Part Of Massive Deli Meat Recall Due To Listeria
Heads up Michigan, time to take a look at the lunchmeat you currently have sitting in your fridge. Boar's Head Provisions has announced a recall of more than 207,000 pounds of meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. This recall affects various pre-packaged meats, including deli meats and sausages, which were distributed nationwide.
3-judge panel approves redistricting commission's new Michigan Senate map
A federal three-judge panel approved a new Michigan Senate map Friday after it previously struck down several metro Detroit voting districts as illegal because the state's redistricting commission drew the lines predominantly based on race, the court found. How many districts changed? ...
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...
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...
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