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Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day at these 5 great places in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Even in these divided times, few things have the power to bring the country together like National Root Beer Float Day, which is Tuesday, Aug. 6, this year. From drive-ins that have been offering their own specialty root beer for more than 50 years, to newly-founded...
Reading woman injured in single-vehicle crash Tuesday
READING TWP. — Hillsdale County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle personal injury crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to a crash around 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, on Bankers Road near Jerry Drive in Reading Township. A preliminary investigation showed that Donna Snyder, 69, of Reading was traveling westbound...
No phones rule has engagement up, bad behavior down at East Jackson schools, leaders say
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A new rule forbidding students from using their phones in class has gotten a surprisingly positive response at a Jackson-area high school, the principal said. The phone-less policy introduced and enforced at East Jackson High School has so far led to a significant increase in...
Ohio residents can soon use mobile IDs to clear airport security, buy booze, but not vote
Attention in the terminal: You may now use your Apple Wallet to store a digital version of your state ID and use it to get through the TSA security checkpoint. At Columbus' John Glenn International Airport, Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted heralded the development as an easy, safe and private...
Not every Ohio business has gone sales tax free and it’s causing major problems
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -It’s time for Ohio’s annual sale tax holiday, which has been expanded in multiple ways this year, but unfortunately not every business got the memo. State law allows for the suspension of sales tax, for at least three days, on the first weekend of August...
Ohio Gov. DeWine lost all credibility when he repeatedly voted for illegally gerrymandered maps
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine clutching his pearls Wednesday morning about predetermined partisan outcomes after he forced unconstitutional district maps on voters that gave his party 67 out of 99 Ohio House seats and 26 out of 33 Ohio Senate seats in a 56-44 state was hilarious, absurd and pathetic. Even more striking was how condescending […]
MHSAA picks Dundee's Layton for prestigious multi-sport award
DUNDEE — Dundee athletic director Ross Crow kept a pretty good secret in late June. When Dundee senior Ethan Layton picked up a prestigious statewide honor from the Michigan High School Coaches Association, Crow held on to the breaking news until the Dundee scholar athlete awards banquet just before graduation. “I had no idea...
Detroit Fire Department fails to apply for $15 million state grant allocated for gear
(CBS DETROIT) — Nearly 200 fire departments across the state, including in Metro Detroit, applied for state funding to equip firefighters with additional gear. However, the Detroit Fire Department failed to do so.The $15 million comes from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, through the Firefighter Turnout Gear Program."It puts money back in our communities from our state and helping our first responders," says Matthew Sahr, the president of the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.Sahr said the funding is being distributed to 187 fire departments across Michigan. The funding also allows responders to change after battling a fire as...
Michigan has 'epidemic' of cold case homicides. State budget targets unsolved Lansing-area murders
LANSING — The state's latest budget directs $250,000 to the State Police unit charged with solving cold cases in nine counties in and around Lansing, part of an effort to reduce a growing number of unsolved homicides. The newly budgeted funds, allocated to Michigan State Police's First District Cold Case Unit, come at a time when unsolved homicides have become "an epidemic" locally and throughout the country, State Police Det. Sgt. Larry Rothman said. ...
Students from Dexter and Chelsea Make the List
From Alaska to New Jersey and here in Michigan, college students from Dexter and Chelsea are working hard. Here’s a look at some local students who made the grade. At the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Rheana Grudzinski of Chelsea was named to the spring 2024 dean’s list. Students receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans’ list. The list recognizes students’ outstanding academic achievements.
Toledo Pharmacy Owner sentenced for crimes related to improper dispensing of opioids
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The owner of a Toledo pharmacy was sentenced on multiple criminal charges on Monday after investigators say the business violated the Controlled Substances Act. Court records show Thomas Tadsen, the owner of Shaffer Pharmacy, withdrew his previous not guilty plea and entered a no contest plea...
MMG honors retirement of longtime employee Lynn Overton
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — McKibbin Media Group is honoring the retirement of Lynn Overton, who has been a valued member of the team for 13 years. We had a chance to salute Lynn on the news Wednesday morning:. We celebrated the sendoff with her favorite –...
FBI investigating lasers being pointed at aircrafts in Toledo area
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The FBI is investigating instances of someone pointing lasers at planes in the Toledo area, officials said. According to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, it’s happened multiple times. The agency said on Tuesday someone has pointed a green laser at aircraft in the area, with several being pointed at a life flight.
Back pack giveaway set for Friday at Seaway Marketplace
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Let’s Get a Healthy Start Back-to-School event is scheduled for Friday at Seaway Marketplace from 12-3 p.m. Students will be provided with a back pack and other needed school supplies thanks to SSOE. Families will also be treated to a lunch of hot dogs, chips and water, courtesy of Seaway Market.
Good Samaritan rescues woman from Maumee River Wednesday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - First responders are praising a Good Samaritan who jumped into action to rescue a woman in the Maumee River. It happened near the Martin Luther King bridge in downtown Toledo around 2:00 a.m. on July 31. Toledo Police records say a 34-year-old woman jumped off the...
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