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Michigan State Police Warn Parents Not To Post These Photos Online
Back to school is basically here in West Michigan and parents everywhere are excited to send their kids back to school for another year of learning and growth. One of the most beloved trends during back to school is the first day of school outfit check. Everyone is looking their best, and they want to show it off to their entire social media following!
1 injured in two-vehicle crash in Mecosta Co.
MECOSTA COUNTY — On Aug. 18 at 3:03 p.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office witnessed and responded to a two-vehicle personal injury crash on Perry Avenue at the intersection of 215th Avenue. A 76-year-old woman from Stanwood failed to yield the right of way for a 38-year-old man from Baldwin, deputies said. The woman turned south in front of the man, who was eastbound while in the intersection, leading to the collision, deputies said. The Stanwood woman was taken to the Big Rapids Corewell Health Hospital for minor non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said. The Baldwin man and his passengers were not injured, they said. Deputies were assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Big Rapids TWP Fire, Mecosta EMS, Big Rapids Towing and Curries Towing.
Nearly 80 Pomeranians rescued from hoarding situation in West Michigan
MUSKEGON, Mich. — A few weeks ago Humane Animal Treatment Society and Montcalm County Animal Rescue reached out for help because of a hoarding situation in West Michigan. Nearly 80 Pomeranians were living in one house and being taken care of by one woman. She was willing to surrender...
State awards $20.5M in grants to Michigan schools for mental health and safety
The Michigan Department of Education has awarded $20.5 million in grant for mental health services to 76 school districts and charter schools across the state. The funds, part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed into law by President Joe Biden, will be used by educators to expand mental health services and “design and enhance initiatives that will promote safer, more inclusive, and positive school environments for all students, educators, and school staff.”
In Motion: Byron Center native set to compete in Little League Home Run Derby
BYRON CENTER, Mich — Thousands of people from across the country are flocking to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series and Home Run Derby. West Michigan will be represented in the events this year by a young girl from Byron Center. “She put in a lot of...
Kochanny: Petoskey superfan Richard McDonald will forever have a seat at the game
When you’re at the amount of Petoskey sporting events that I am, you tend to notice certain things one season after another and year after year. One of those – if you’re paying attention like I always am – is who’s showing up. Heck I even know where a good amount of people prefer to sit. ...
Bird flu restrictions cause heartache for 4-H kids unable to show off livestock at fairs across US
EVART, Mich. (AP) — Alison Smith stared at the virtually empty dairy barn inside the Osceola County Fairgrounds, once bustling with teens and preteens preparing to show their prized animals but now eerily silent as an invisible virus once again interfered with a cherished summertime rite. Smith, a 16-year-old...
Major Grocery Chain With 120 Michigan Stores Under Pricing Scrutiny
You may have noticed that Kroger has begun using electronic shelf tags in some locations. They're certainly fancy - but there's concern that these high-tech price tags may lead to a controversial practice known as 'dynamic pricing.'. Kroger in Michigan. Kroger is the largest supermarket chain in the United States...
Michigan Companies Testing Device to Check for Cannabis Use at Work
Nearly six years after Michigan voters made the use of recreational marijuana legal in our state, companies continue to face one issue: Testing employees for pot use at work. Traditional drug tests are only capable of providing vague results, using blood, urine, or hair samples that can only detect the use of cannabis within the last 30 days or more.
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