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The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
Teaching pro wins Michigan PGA Professional Championship for third time in four years
Benny Cook of Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada won the Michigan PGA Professional Championship for the third time in four years Wednesday. Cook, the director of instruction at Quail Ridge, shot 3-under-par 68 at Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor for a 54-hole total of 4-under 209 and a one-shot victory over eight-time champion Scott Hebert of Traverse City Golf & Country Club.
Trump pulls out of interview after paper questions his dubious claims about crime rate
Donald Trump backed out of an interview after a local paper asked him for data to back up his continued baseless claims that crime is on the rise under President Joe Biden. The Detroit News reported that Trump’s campaign had agreed to an interview with the former president on Tuesday after a campaign speech. However, the campaign suddenly claimed Trump no longer had time for the interview after a reporter began probing them on crime data.
Kamala Harris campaign announces 37 Michigan watch parties for her DNC speech
People in Michigan will be watching on Thursday, Aug. 22, as Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention to officially accept the nomination for the office of the president. Michiganders are expected to gather at 37 watch parties across the state to watch live video...
Dowagiac boys soccer falls to Three Rivers 3-1 in season opener
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac boys soccer team came up short against Three Rivers in its season-opener Friday night. The Wildcats used a strong first half to defeat the Chieftains 3-1. Three Rivers led 2-0 entering the second half, where Dowagiac’s Eli Stout scored the team’s lone goal. An own goal in Three Rivers’ favor rounded […] The post Dowagiac boys soccer falls to Three Rivers 3-1 in season opener appeared first on Leader Publications.
Paw Paw soccer expects around 30 players
PAW PAW – The practice season for coach Mike Lounsbury and his Paw Paw boys soccer team started on Aug. 12 and it’s going to be a very busy time. “The first week of practice will be tryouts Monday and Tuesday followed by practice Tuesday and Thursday,” Lounsbury said. “Friday night we will have our annual alumni game where the JV and Varsity teams will combine to play a friendly scrimmage against past alumni from Paw Paw. Saturday both teams will take part in the Justin Bailey Memorial Soccer Shoutout at Portage Northern. The boys will play Bangor then Loy Norrix.
Southwest Michigan Business Giving Away Free Furniture
It's that time of the year where all of the incoming freshmen are beginning to start their college years. They are jumping with joy and excitement as they are going dorm room shopping, meeting their roommates, and preparing to move away from their family and friends for a new phase in their life. On top of the freshmen joining campus, all over the sophomores and upperclassmen are returning to their second home.
Track and Field Program Receives $100,000 Gift
Kalamazoo College Athletics has received a $100,000 gift from Gene ’76 and Joann Bissell to support the relaunching of men’s and women’s track and field at the College. The couple are making the gift in memory of Joann Bissell’s father, George Stewart, an avid cross country and track and field fan.
Great Lakes Edition: 500 Sprint Car Tour Takes on Two Night Stand at Kalamazoo and Berlin
(August 21, 2024) — The focus of the Michigan sprint car racing scene focuses to pavement racing this week with only two races on the docket this weekend featuring the 500 Sprint Car Tour making a rare two-night appearance Friday at Kalamazoo Speedway in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Saturday at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan.
Portage Public Schools teachers get grant to pay student loans
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Teachers in Portage Public Schools will be eligible to receive $200 a month to pay off their student loans. The school board approved the measure and the payments are funded through a Michigan Department of Education grant that gave districts statewide $24.4 million for the loan repayments.
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