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More Michigan Pets Go Missing in July Than Any Other Month of the Year
Hang on to your leashes, Michigan. More pets go missing during the month of July than any other month of the year. Mark Jakubczak is the founder of Pet Amber Alert and he shared a startling statistic about lost fur babies. He says that only about 14% of pets that...
Michigan Ranked as One of America’s Least Patriotic States
As we celebrate the birth of the United States on Independence Day, a new study determined the least and most patriotic states. It may come as a surprise, but Michigan was ranked as one of the least patriotic states in the country. WalletHub ranked all 50 states based on factors...
Michigan lawmakers passed 'Taylor Swift' bills, others while stalling some proposals
When they adjourned for their summer break after passing a new state budget, Michigan lawmakers took last-minute action to advance a slew of policies while leaving other proposals untouched. The final week of the legislative session before the break provides clues about lawmakers' top priorities for the rest of the year with Democratic control of the state House on the line. ...
Michigan officials stress pet safety amid July 4 celebrations
(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging residents to protect their pets with fireworks and other loud noises expected during Fourth of July events.According to the Humane Society of the United States, fireworks, noises and flashing lights can cause pets to run away and become lost. They can also cause more wild animals to run into roadways, potentially leading to more crashes."When celebrating Independence Day, we need to be mindful of the health and safety of our animals," said State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland in a statement. "The intense heat, unexpected sounds, flashing lights,...
Michigan Restaurant Closing After 30 Years of Local Service
It’s so strange when a place you’ve been dining at for years closes. It’s even more weighty when that place has been in the area for decades. Now, a beloved Michigan restaurant is closing its doors after more than 30 years in business. The good news is that it’s already open under new ownership, and that ownership is local.
Rite Aid announced 85 store closings in June
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of some of its stores. In June, Rite Aid announced that it would close 85 stores. All but three of the closings were in Ohio and Michigan. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Theatre in Elk Rapids pairing wine with movies
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The historic Chalfonte Theatre/Elk Rapids Cinema is now offering wine and spirits with its movie showings. The Chalfonte Foundation purchased the building and beloved cinema from the founder’s niece in 2023. Continuing the theater’s legacy for community and education, the Chalfonte Foundation/Elk Rapids Cinema...
Elissa Slotkin flexes muscle in Michigan Senate race
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) reserved $8 million in ad space in Michigan to be used near the final weeks of her campaign for the Senate. Slotkin is the likely Democratic candidate who is looking to take over the seat of Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), which she has held since 2001. “This investment will be key […]
Elk Rapids Updates: Rotary Park Construction, Library Campaign, HomeStretch Housing
Several significant projects are moving forward in Elk Rapids, with construction breaking ground this summer on the $1 million transformation of Rotary Park, a plan coming together for the new Elk Rapids District Library, and recent village approval of a new 24-unit affordable housing complex. Elk Rapids Rotary Park. Construction...
Record number of volunteers helping during National Cherry Festival
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The National Cherry Festival is seeing a record number of volunteers this year. Throughout the eight days of the festival, 2,800 volunteers will be helping keep events running smooth. Forecast: Rain moves out Wednesday morning, mostly sunny skies by afternoon. The Traverse City Figure Skating...
From cement plant to multi-million dollar homes: Bay Harbor celebrates 30 years
BAY HARBOR — Thirty years ago, a falling smokestack heralded the beginning of an enormous project to transform a five-mile stretch of land along Lake Michigan from a shuttered cement plant into a bustling lakeside community filled with multi-million dollar homes. The Petoskey News-Review was on site on July...
Charlevoix's Johnson puts final stamp on illustrious career with Player of the Year honors
CHARLEVOIX — Like most kids, Bryce Johnson’s love of baseball started out by playing catch with his dad in the back yard. Catch progressed to a little more serious pitching, which later moved to Johnson’s dad needing to find an alternative option for his son to flex his hard throwing arm on. Pitches started coming in a little too fast for a casual evening in the back yard.
Gaylord St. Mary's Dillon Croff wins GHT Baseball Player of the Year, headlines all-area
GAYLORD ― The past few springs in Gaylord have been dominated by softball, with top-ranked teams like Gaylord and Johannesburg-Lewiston filling up the headlines week after week,. That might make some underestimate, even flat out forget about the area baseball teams, but this was not the season to overlook...
DDA Poised to Scuttle Retail Incubator
A planned retail incubator in downtown Traverse City could be dead on arrival after the TC Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) finance committee voted Tuesday to recommend scuttling the project to the DDA board. That recommendation – which the board will consider at its July 19 meeting – comes amid concerns about funding and staffing the incubator and its long-term viability given the uncertain future of TIF 97.
Staying cool in Cherry Republic’s Fourth of July Parade bear suit
Connor Ciolek considers it an honor to wear Cherry Republic’s “Boomer” bear costume in the Glen Arbor Fourth of July parade, which gathers in Glen Haven in the morning and departs for downtown around noon. Ciolek, age 20 and a rising junior at Michigan State, is the...
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