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Michigan Parents Be On the Lookout For THIS As Kids Go Back to School
I remember being a kid and when someone had head lice at school they would get sent home and everyone else would get a letter or call home to inform our parents. Thankfully that never happened to me but I knew some kids and it was really embarrassing for them.
Free Beer & Hot Wings and GRD Raise $129,942 For Kids’ Food Basket
Thursday, August 8, things sounded a little different to those tuning into the 97.9 GRD. The commercials were gone, there were fewer songs, and they were hearing stories from people across West Michigan who have had their lives touched by Kids' Food Basket. The inaugural Fill The Basket fundraiser to...
Lindsey criticizes ‘Adopt and amend’ decision by State Supreme Court
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – While state lawmakers are in their districts this summer, the issue of minimum wages and tipped workers has been one they have been fielding questions on ever since the state Supreme Court struck down a lame-duck adopt and amend tactic by the Legislature in 2018 on a minimum wage petition submitted by the group One Fair Wage.
Cookie Plug opening second Michigan shop with buy 4, get 8 free on opening day
FERNDALE, MI - Michigan’s second Cookie Plug is opening this weekend, and to celebrate, the shop is offering a sweet deal for the grand opening celebration. Cookie Plug will be opening on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. in Ferndale in Metro Detroit at 23131 Woodward Avenue. It will be open daily.
Michigan health insurers seek double-digit rate hikes for 2025
Inflation may be slowing down at the grocery store and used car lot, but it is poised for a giant leap next year in the cost of health care. A report from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services shows that health insurance plans covering nearly 900,000 Michiganders are seeking double-digit rate increases for 2025. ...
Scientists Predict New Madrid Fault Could Rock Southwest Michigan
Scientists are concerned that an earthquake expected to originate in the Mississippi River could shake several states including Michigan. Friday, August 2nd, 2024 Michigan felt a 2.9-magnitude earthquake that originated in nearly the dead center of Lake Michigan. The USGS (United States Geological Survey) predicts much larger earthquakes headed our way.
28 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of crisp August weekend
There are 28 Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of what’s expected to be a cooler August weekend. MLive Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa is calling for a “true fall-like day” Saturday before the state eases back toward summer temperatures. Temperatures will range from the low-60s to mid-70s, depending on where you are. Things will begin to warm up again on Sunday.
Protect your health data from cyberattacks
Hello, it's Saturday. Thanks for starting your morning with the Free Press. 🌤 Weather: We can expect a high of 76 degrees. It will be windy with partial sunshine; an early taste of fall. Protecting your health data from cyberattacks ...
Jan. 6 police officers call Michigan ‘epicenter of preserving of democracy’
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from an attempted insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, said in Flint on Friday that Michigan is the “epicenter of preserving democracy.” Harry Dunn, who served in the U.S. Capitol Police, made the comment during a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris that also included Daniel Hodges, […]
PHOTOS: Senator Peters Concludes Annual Motorcycle Tour in Sanford
Peters Visited Camp Grayling to Observe Exercise Northern Strike and Meet with Top Michigan and Defense Department Officials, Then Rode to Sanford to Highlight the Need to Better Support Communities in the Wake of Disasters Like 2020 Midland Flood. SANFORD, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) concluded his annual...
Michigan home of U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers targeted in swatting call
(CBS DETROIT) - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers' Livingston County home was the target of a swatting call Friday, his campaign said. The incident comes one day after Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who will be running against Rogers in November, was the target of a swatting call Thursday night. A spokesperson for Slotkin was not home at the time of the incident."Today, family members of Mike Rogers were the target of a swatting attempt at their home in Livingston County," said Chris Gustafson, a spokesperson for Rogers. "Michigan State Police responded to the false threat, and thankfully, no one at the...
What Might Have Been – These Never Before Seen Prototype Michigan License Plates Were Never Issued by the State
Many people likely think very little about the license plate design that appears on the back of their car. Either they chose the standard issue plate they are given by default or perhaps one of the very limited amount of specialty plates offered by the Michigan Secretary of State. Around...
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