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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, […]
Big Post Office Changes That Are Affecting All of Michigan
I realize we don't use the mail as much as we used to. We wrote personal letters, business correspondence, mailed cards, invitations, paid bills, and so much more, all through the mail. Our mailman, mailperson, became our friend because they would deliver mail to our door. But, not so much...
2M voted in Michigan primary election. See which counties had best, worst turnout
A little more than 2 million Michigan voters cast a ballot in the Aug. 6 primary election — and 1.2 million of that came from early or absentee voting, according to the Michigan Secretary of State office. Unofficial results for the Aug. 6 state primary reported 2,004,309 ballots cast,...
50 years after Gerald Ford became president, scholars ponder modern parallels
As the nation looks ahead to the upcoming presidential election at a time of political uncertainty, some in Michigan will look back on Friday to the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of a man who became president under extraordinary circumstances. During a Aug. 9, 1974, ceremony at the White House, Vice President Gerald R. Ford — who had been a long-time U.S. representative from Michigan's 5th district — took the oath of office. ...
SPE recognizes Tom Russell with 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Tom Russell, a founder and retired partner at Allied Composites Technology LLC (Rochester Hills, Mich., U.S.), has been named the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). His leadership has led to multiple SPE Innovation Awards Gala (IAG) Grand and Hall of Fame Award-winning applications. Russell has also achieved numerous promotions throughout his career as he ascended to senior management positions and fostered innovation in automotive plastics.
5 questions with a Macomb County Congressional Gold Medal winner
It took nearly eight decades, but the millions of women who served during World War II and assembled bombers, Jeeps and more, known as Rosie the Riveters, finally got the recognition they richly deserve when they were presented the nation's highest civilian honor — the Congressional Gold Medal — during an event April 10 in Washington, D.C. ...
Fenton Man Wins Big Playing Michigan Lottery Lucky For Life
A last-minute decision to purchase a Michigan Lottery ticket paid off for a Fenton man. The lucky winner, Matthew Russell, won $25,000 a year for life playing Lucky for Life. Like most lottery winners seem to do, Russell took a lump sum payout of $390,000. Russell matched the five white...
Are the Number of Tornadoes in Michigan on the Rise?
It feels like Michigan has really ramped up in severe weather as of late. This year alone, in southwest Michigan, multiple tornadoes have been reported moving through communities, and they seem to be getting worse. But is Michigan actually seeing an increase in the number of tornadoes, or is it...
Detroit dollar stores begin to clean up mess
A Family Dollar in Detroit that received dozens of blight tickets in recent years has undergone a transformation. The store is the first to clean up and increase its food options under an initiative led by Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway to ensure all city dollar stores are better neighbors. The...
Michigan forest turning into spooky, nighttime illuminated Halloween trail
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI - A Michigan forest is once again being transformed into an illuminated Halloween nighttime trail. Now in its fifth year, Glenlore Trails will launch “Enchanted” beginning on Friday, September 20 with new stories and new activations. Located at 860 Newton Road in Commerce Township at...
Dodge Charger Daytona To Have Public Debut At Roadkill Nights
Attendees will get their first look at the production electric muscle car at the event. The event will also showcase the final version of the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system. Initially, customers will have two electric versions of the Charger to choose from. The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona will make its...
Changes for liquor licenses for gas stations
As of last spring, Bloomfield Township had never had one of their automobile service stations – gas stations – submit a site plan application for liquor license, causing the board of trustees to wonder why. As of the planning commission meeting on Monday, August 5 – where Patricia...
Are You Surprised? Michigan is the Top Weed Market in the US
The US state with the highest per capita weed sales in the entire country. What is Michigan, Alex?. Michigan has overtaken California as the largest cannabis market in the US in terms of sales volume. California, however, still leads in terms of sales revenue, due to its much higher weed prices.
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