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Michigan Reports Double-Digit Errors in SNAP Benefit Payments
A large number of Food Stamp recipients are not receiving the correct amount of benefits each month, according to new data released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). About 1.3 million people in Michigan get assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month. SNAP benefits help...
Anonymous driver lands bumper $4m windfall while getting gas – they bought just two items
A MYSTERY driver has won a whopping $4 million Lottery prize while refueling his car. The shocked man initially assumed the Lottery scanner was broken. After purchasing the winning ticket at the Fastlane convenience store at 3540 State Street in Saginaw County, Michigan, he became a multi-millionaire. The motorist won...
‘If You Don’t Vote Donald Trump, You Ain’t Black,’ Michigan Rep. John James Says At RNC
Republican Michigan Rep. John James told the RNC audience "if you don't vote Trump, you ain't Black," in a viral moment. The post ‘If You Don’t Vote Donald Trump, You Ain’t Black,’ Michigan Rep. John James Says At RNC appeared first on NewsOne.
2 Southwest Michigan business owners vie to fill open seat in state House
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Two candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in next month’s primary for Michigan’s 40th House district. Lisa Brayton and Matt Longjohn are battling to advance to November in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary. The top vote-getter will face Republican Kelly Sackett in the Nov. 5 election.
$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
A Q&A With Peninsula, Whitewater Township Supervisor Candidates
As far as supervisors go, it will be all eyes on Peninsula and Whitewater townships in the Aug. 6 primary election. Those are the only two of Grand Traverse County’s 13 townships that feature contested races. As all four candidates registered for both races are running as Republicans with no Democratic opposition, the primary will effectively decide both contests.
Traverse City Whiskey, Northern Latitudes Projects Moving Ahead Despite Setbacks
Two major distillery expansions in Leelanau County hit some bumps in the road, but company owners say both projects are alive and well. Despite its name, Traverse City Whiskey Co. has its administrative headquarters and a large chunk of production in the county (on Robinson Road off M-72) and is in the process of transforming the old Cherry Growers facility along Center Highway into a multimillion dollar production facility and tasting room.
VERIFY | Biden's visit to Detroit
DETROIT, Mich — In a fiery speech perhaps meant to push back on calls for him to exit the race, President Biden touched on issues from the economy to the border during his rally in Detroit Friday. But just how true were some of those claims? Let's VERIFY. THE...
Proposed Cheboygan development receives McLaren backing
CHEBOYGAN — McLaren Northern Michigan, which operates a hospital campus in Cheboygan, is supporting the proposed Cheboygan Commons development project led by developer Bob Pulte. "Our Northern Michigan communities are highly attractive to people across the region. Cheboygan continues to grow as a destination location in Northern Michigan, and this project will...
MSP Houghton Lake Post reopens missing person cold case from the ‘80s
ROSCOMMON — The MSP Houghton Lake Post is reopening a missing person cold case. Cassandra Durham and her boyfriend left Maryland in 1987 to visit the Roscommon area. They were believed to be driving a 1980 Honda Civic station wagon. Troopers said they drove through Ohio on the way, and stopped at Cedar Point. The Honda allegedly broke down somewhere around Detroit, and the boyfriend bought a new car, an Oldsmobile Cutlass. The boyfriend claimed they both returned to Maryland, but Cassandra’s father said she never made it home.
Honoring migrant farmworker graduates and their families
High school graduations typically celebrate the students. But a special ceremony held by Northwest Education Services (NES) at Creekside School in the Grand Traverse Commons on June 21 honored not just local migrant farmworker graduates but also their hardworking families. Four of the 11 students honored were able to attend—the...
Augusta Iwasaki Impresses in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix
Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 13, 2024 – The sun shone brightly on the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring on Saturday afternoon during the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders. The featured class of the day was the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix, won by Augusta Iwasaki (USA) and Bullseye 111 Z.
Tigers shouldn't take Dodgers series win as a sign to buy at trade deadline, stop it
This past weekend was a glorious one for the Tigers. Although their hitters couldn't back up Tarik Skubal enough to grab a win in their first game against the Dodgers, the second and third were won in come-from-behind walk-offs thanks to heroics across the lineup. Detroit's record in July is 9-4, a much-needed improvement from the second half of June, when they went 5-9.
Calvin ‘Megatron’ Johnson wipes away tears live on Kay Adams show as Detroit Lions legend says ‘I get it from my dad’
NFL icon Calvin “Megatron” Johnson got emotional during Kay Adams’ FanDuel TV program after he was honored by his former team. The Detroit Lions announced on Monday the induction of Johnson into the team’s Ring of Honor. Lions COO Mike Disner and Lions radio announcer Lomas Brown revealed that the retired six-time Pro Bowl wide […]
AuSable River Queen remains docked, leaving Oscoda's summer tourism adrift
IOSCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The AuSable River Queen is a prized tourist attraction in Oscoda during the summer. But it’s been docked because the owners cannot get the boat out of the water for a required inspection. “This is the only paddle wheel of its kind in Michigan.”...
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