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In small towns, even GOP clerks are targets of election conspiracies
PORT AUSTIN, Mich. — Deep in the thumb of Michigan’s mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula, Republican election officials are outcasts in their rural communities. Michigan cities already were familiar with the consequences of election conspiracy theories. In 2020, Republicans flooded Detroit’s ballot counting center looking for fraud. Democratic and Republican election officials faced an onslaught of threats. […]
Billboards Are Ruining Michigan And It’s Time To Ban Them
Growing up in Grand Rapids, we're not strangers to billboards shoved in our faces every couple of feet going along US-131. As of 2023, there are an estimated 450 billboards in Grand Rapids alone. Then, the billboards space out and you can appreciate Pure Michigan. But Michigan has an outrageous...
MI Dems finalize ’24 ticket, fire up for November
Michigan Democrats held their nominating convention on Saturday in Lansing, where delegates finalized the party’s ticket for the November ballot. The state convention ratified its slate of presidential electors following the Democratic National Convention that formally nominated Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Some delegates traveled directly from the...
Voters in Michigan worried about Gaza, economy
As the United States hurtles towards a presidential election this November between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, AFP has been taking the temperature in key counties of seven battleground states. "What will matter the most to me in the presidential election when I vote in November is the candidates' stance on international policy and whether or not they have a humanitarian stance toward what is happening in Gaza, and in the West Bank, and in Lebanon and Syria," she said.
Personal protection equipment manufacturer to more than double Grand Rapids HQ
HexArmor Inc. plans to more than double the size of its Grand Rapids headquarters to support growth for its personal protection equipment manufacturing. The Grand Rapids Planning Commission on Thursday approved a special land use request related to the company’s site plans at 640 Leffingwell Ave. NE, a nearly 8.5-acre property located in Oak Industrial Park on the city’s east side.
America’s Best Restaurants Show Shoots At Grand Rapids Eatery
A Grand Rapids restaurant is getting national attention!. America's Best Restaurants travels across the country looking for - you guessed it, America's best restaurants! The Internet food show highlights these stellar independent eateries and help them tell their stories. They pour through submissions and then do their research on each...
Coloma Public Library to host NASA exhibit
COLOMA, Mich. -- The Coloma Public Library is one of only 10 libraries across the nation set to host NASA's Discover Exoplanets: The Search for Alien Worlds exhibit, set to begin in September. The library's opening "Launch Day" celebration will be held Sept. 7 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., with...
Monroe, Michigan’s Spirit Halloween Was State’s First Phar-Mor
When you think of malls, I hope you're old enough to remember when they were bustling centers of commerce, societal evolution, and culture. Monroe, Michigan's Mall of Monroe, was no exception when it opened in 1988 (known as the Frenchtown Square Mall), it boasted an imposing lineup of anchor stores: Sears, Elder Beerman, Hills, JC Penney, and the state's first-ever location for the discount pharmacy chain Phar-Mor.
Big Rapids' Garret Foster voted top running back in Michigan high school football entering 2024 season
After a week of fan voting, Big Rapids' Garret Foster was voted the top running back in Michigan high school football entering the 2024 season. Garret Foster,
Citizens’ Field: The Heartbeat of Ravenna Football
Citizens’ Field Athletic Complex, the revered home of the Ravenna Bulldogs, is more than just a sports venue—it’s a cornerstone of the community, steeped in history and tradition. Originally established in the mid-20th century, the stadium has been a witness to countless thrilling games and unforgettable moments in Ravenna’s athletic history.
Local man overturns Escalade, arrested at scene
A local man was arrested after crashing the Escalade he was driving near Eastwood. According to N.C. Highway Patrol, the man was driving west on Juniper Lake Road near Highway 15-501 when he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the road, hit an embankment, collided with two tree and landed on the driver’s side.
Thousands pack Lake Michigan beach for 2024 Burning Foot Beer Festival
MUSKEGON, MI-- Thousands of people descended on Pere Marquette Beach on a sunny Saturday eager for toes in the sand, drink in hand, music and dancing at the Burning Foot Beer Festival. Lovers of beer and music had the opportunity to sample a variety of beers from 100 breweries from...
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