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Woman in Disbelief after $1 Million Powerball Win
A lucky Powerball player from Grand Rapids revealed that she was “in disbelief” after uncovering she had won $1 million. On Tuesday, the Michigan Lottery released details regarding the lucky winner, a 66-year-old woman named Lisa Cecil. Although she won the hefty $1 million from a drawing early...
These Are the 10 Best School Districts in Michigan
We all want our kids to receive the best education possible, right?. What that looks like is going to differ greatly from parent to parent, student to student, and community to community. After evaluating data from hundreds of school districts throughout Michigan, the national school ratings website Niche has determined...
Housing squeezes bustling Traverse City. Are rehabbed warehouses an answer?
TRAVERSE CITY — Once a medical supply warehouse, a small, gray brick building in this tourist haven offers a glimpse into the lengths developers are taking to address northern Michigan’s housing crunch. Now bright and airy, a group of seven lofts on Centre Street has new life as...
Lenawee Christian senior one of among four Michigan students to earn MEC scholarship
CASSAPOLIS — A Lenawee Christian High School senior student was one of among four Michigan students to receive funding through Midwest Energy and Communications’ annual college scholarship program. Alexandra Prater was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from MEC in recognition of her academic achievements, leadership and community involvement. Scholarship...
How Megan Blake re-rose to West Michigan's top tennis player, Sentinel Player of the Year
Megan Blake has put together one of the best tennis resumes in area history. It includes a state championship, a re-rise to No. 1 singles and becoming the most dominant player in West Michigan. She has been selected as Holland Sentinel Girls Tennis Player of the Year for the second time.
AuSable River Queen’s owners ask for the public’s help to keep afloat
The AuSable River Queen has been an icon of the river for over 60 years and is the only operational paddle-wheel boat in Northern Michigan. But right now, it’s out of service. According to the boat’s owners, without the community’s help the Queen’s future is in murky waters. Co-owner Laurie Rice said that COVID-19 and other issues over the past few years have brought rough financial times. Before the River Queen can get back to touring the AuSable, it needs an out-of-water inspection estimated to cost at least $15,000. Friends of the boat have set up a GoFundMe page to raise money and keep the River Queen operational, which you can find here.
Heil Continues Growth of Nationwide Dealer Network with New Locations in Ohio and Michigan
Heil® continues to strengthen its premier nationwide dealer network of sales, parts, and support services, with further growth in the Midwest. The company is excited to announce new Environmental Equipment Sales & Service (EESS) locations in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, enhancing Heil’s presence and support in these key regions.
What Michiganders should know about airline policies while traveling over July 4th
(CBS DETROIT) — With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.In April, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued new consumer protection rules that could save travelers $500 million annually.As of Tuesday night, the Detroit Metro Airport had only two delayed flights and no canceled flights, a far cry from when Darron Cole flew for the last time a couple of years ago."I got a really good ticket that I thought was too good to be true," Cole said. "Turns out it was too good to be true...
Experts remind Michiganders to stay safe in the water this July 4th holiday
(CBS DETROIT) - The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful."Every child in America knows how to stop, drop and roll. We would love every child in America to learn how to flip, float and follow," said Bob Pratt, the director of education for the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.Pratt spent over two decades as a fireman and paramedic in East Lansing and has since taken on another element, the water."Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in...
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