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Eligible Bridge card holders can use their benefits at participating restaurants in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) program allowing eligible Bridge card holders to use their benefits at Michigan restaurants is continuing to expand. MDHHS is celebrating its fourth year of the Restaurant Meal Program, which launched on Jan. 1, 2021. The program allows...
Two Michigan University Campuses Ranked Most Dangerous In America
One of the hardest things parents have to do is start to let go of their children, and usually one of the first steps is sending them off to college. As a big step in being out on their own, parents hope they've instilled the things their child needs to "make it on their own", but as we know sometimes it can be out of their control.
Restoring river, creating park at former horse racetrack lands state support
LANSING, MI - The state is backing a project that will restore a river currently buried in concrete and create a new public park at Michigan’s last horse racetrack. The Michigan Strategic Fund approved a $2 million Brownfield tax incentive during its Tuesday, Aug. 27 board meeting to support redeveloping 7.85 acres of the former Northville Downs racetrack in Wayne County. Hunter Pasteur, a southeast Michigan developer, is spearheading the effort.
New Graduation Requirement Now Affects All Michigan High Schools
A new school year in Michigan means changes in courses and curriculum as students advance to the next grade level. One new course change will affect all Michigan high school students as it's now required to receive their diploma. New Graduation Requirement Now Affects All Michigan High Schools. While Michigan...
New age limit for Michigan Reconnect to help more adults return to college
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.— There is a new deadline for adults who have not yet earned a college degree to enroll in Michigan Reconnect. The tuition-free community college scholarship was traditionally limited to those 25 and older. However, the program has now been extended to those who are 21 and older.
Week 1 High School Football Matchups
The 2024 high school football season is upon us again. And the annual quest to Ford Field over Thanksgiving weekend begins for the nearly 600 schools playing 11-Player football in the great state of Michigan. Mason was the only Lansing-area team to make it to Ford Field last season. But...
Urgent: Walmart Apple Juice Sold in Michigan Recalled Due to Arsenic
As a mom, I’m always vigilant about what goes into my son's body. We check packaging and ingredients and try our best to make sure he's getting the best things possible. But- sometimes products you think are safe, could be full of something dangerous. That's why it’s terrifying to hear that a popular apple juice brand sold at Walmart has been recalled due to unsafe levels of inorganic arsenic.
One Of Michigan’s Biggest Gas Stations Is Closing 1,000 Locations
In a time of constant evolving, we are seeing shutdowns across the boards. From stores shifting to more online shopping than in person, to gas stations looking to the new future. This gas station, which owns tons of locations here in Michigan, could be closing over 1,000 stores. This Gas...
Hallmark Holiday! Two Michigan Towns Named Most Magical at Christmas
Summer is ending and it's almost the season to gear up for decking the halls and binge-watching all those Christmas movies from the classics to those Hallmark flicks that leave us with major town envy. What if those towns actually existed and were only a short drive away?. There's no...
Michigan golf club repays COVID-19 pandemic loan after after lawsuit challenges eligibility
Authorities said Monday that a golf club in southwestern Michigan has agreed to pay $440,000 to settle allegations that it wrongly obtained a loan through a federal program during the COVID-19 pandemic.Gull Lake Country Club, near Richland in Kalamazoo County, was not eligible for a loan, U.S. Attorney Mark Totten said.A whistleblower filed a lawsuit against the club, and the federal government joined the case. The lawsuit names other Michigan golf clubs. Most documents in the case are sealed in federal court in Grand Rapids. Under the Paycheck Protection Program, certain businesses could receive forgivable loans to help them during the pandemic.A phone message seeking comment from the Gull Lake club wasn't immediately returned."Today's resolution demonstrates our continued commitment to protect taxpayer dollars and investigate allegations of fraud on critical government programs," Totten said.The lawsuit was filed by Wade Riner, who will get a share of the settlement. He has filed similar lawsuits in other states.
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