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'They're bright': Inland Lakes football's offensive line big three a mauling force
INDIAN RIVER – Quarterbacks get talked about ad nauseum. So do running backs. So do wide receivers. But the greatest football minds out there understand there’s one position...
Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake
District Health Department #10, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy, has confirmed harmful algae blooms on Bass Lake near Pentwater and Hamlin Lake near Ludington. Harmful algae blooms were confirmed on Bass Lake Monday, Aug. 12, and Hamlin Lake Tuesday, Aug. 13. Algae blooms...
TART Trails installs new art exhibit along Parsons Road
TART Trails is celebrating a new art installation from Steve Kline. Last month, someone destroyed a similar installation on the Boardman Lake Loop Trail. Kline responded to TART Trail’s open call for art, and in 2021 Kline was commissioned to create a dynamic and functional work as part of the TART Transformation project. Earlier this month, Kline, TART Trails staff and volunteers installed “A Fold In Time” on the trail.
1970s wooden swinging bridge spans rustic river in Northern Michigan
LUPTON, MI – A long walk, a reasonable bike ride or a short drive away, this 1970s swinging bridge spans a rustic river at an Up North state park. Built in the early 1970s, the bridge at Rifle River State Recreation Area is part of 14 miles of connected hiking and biking trails – and right next to a roadway.
Possible severe Lansing area thunderstorms Friday afternoon will kick off wet weekend
GRAND RAPIDS — The weekend will start off cloudy and rainy for much of mid-Michigan, but should dry out by the end of Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Rain and storms moved through the state late Thursday into early Friday, and the National Weather Service Grand Rapids office said expect more of...
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...
Eight arrested following search warrant in Millbrook Township Thursday
On Thursday, August 15, the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at an address in Millbrook Township. The search warrant was obtained in relation to a reported felonious assault with a handgun. The incident was reported to detectives and through interviews and follow ups, the Sheriff's Office was able to establish that the suspect was a wanted felon that was absconding from parole.
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
How Much Cannabis Does Michigan Have To Consume To Fix All The Damn Roads?
When Governor Gretchen Whitmer was elected in the state of Michigan, one of her top priorities was to "Fix the Damn Roads." And by far, it seems like she's made the most progress by any one governor in many, many years. But fixing the roads are expensive, and the money had to come from somewhere.
Michigan reports fewest drunken driving crashes in a decade
Drunken driving appears to be on the decline in Michigan. In 2023, there were 26,408 alcohol-involved traffic arrests made within the state, according to Michigan State Police data. That represents a 25% reduction in arrests since 2014. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Michigan Drivers Cautioned – Some Traffic Info Along Highways is Woefully Out-of-Date
When you're driving in congested urban areas, particularly if the area is someplace you're not familiar with, a radio traffic report may be just the info you need to keep your trip moving along with confidence. Along several Michigan highways, especially in Metro Detroit, there are signs directing drivers where to tune for traffic. Trouble is, some of those signs appear to be well out-of-date.
AGS Opens More Mini-Golf in Michigan
Adventure Golf & Sports, the Michigan-based custom mini-golf builder, recently debuted their newly-designed 18-hole “Bunkers & Bunks”-style course at River Club Glen Arbor in the northern part of the Great Lakes State. “There’s nothing like it anywhere in the Midwest,” said RCGA owner Mike Sheldon. The venue offers...
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
The Big Chill: Farmer’s Almanac Forecast for Michigan This Winter
Too early to talk about winter? Maybe, since Michigan still has a good chunk of summer left and parts of the country are sweating it out with record-breaking high temperatures, but the ''cold" hard fact is the season of chill is just around the corner. Since 1818 the Farmers' Almanac...
Volunteers of America visits to promote National Thrift Shop Day
FOX 2 - National Thrift Shop Day is this Friday. Volunteers of America Michigan is hosting a special celebration to help us get into the shopping spirit. President and CEO Aubrey MacFarlane joined us to talk about the importance of thrifting and why it's so trendy. "Well I think we...
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