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What happened to Rite Aid?
As consumers in Ohio and Michigan scramble to change their shopping habits and transfer their prescriptions in the wake of Rite Aid’s plan to close numerous stores in both states, many are asking, “What happened?” The drugstore chain that once had more outlets than any other in the country is now in bankruptcy and scrambling to find a way forward. No single blow knocked Rite Aid out of the highly competitive drugstore market. Rather, the company’s demise can be traced to three factors. Any one of these would have been a painful blow; together, they were fatal. Corruption and mismanagement cripple the company’s finances On Jan. 8, 1999, Rite Aid’s stock hit its record price of $993.49.
See how the cooling, citrusy Ginebra Pomelo cocktail comes together at Aventura
ANN ARBOR, MI - Folks sweating out this muggy Michigan summer can battle the heat with a citrusy cocktail. The Ginebra Pomelo at Aventura, 216 E. Washington St., is the perfect drink for sipping while outdoors the next few months. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Michigan, Ohio Rank Among Top ‘Swingers’ States in the Country
You'll hear a lot about "Swing States" in an election year, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) that's not what this article is about. Swinger culture, which became a mainstream conversation topic in the 60s and 70s in the U.S., is still in full... "Swing" across the country, and there are areas where it's even more prevalent than others. In fact, two Upper Midwest States rank among the most popular!
Gunshot damage to mid-Michigan electrical infrastructure equipment, $10K reward offered for information leading to arrest
Michigan State Police are investigating fourteen incidents of gunshot damage to electrical equipment in the central part of the state. There have been numerous power outages as a result.
9 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories ahead of hot, humid summer weekend
There are 9 Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of what’s expected to be a typical mid-summer weekend: perfect for a beach trip. hot and humid summer weekend – with some scattered rain. This weekend’s weather pattern will be hot and humid with some scattered rain...
Key GOP lawmaker calls on Michigan prisons head to resign over staffing concerns
The ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday called on Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Director Heidi Washington to resign, pointing to safety concerns created by a shortage of corrections officers. “The lack of effective leadership is directly undermining the mental health and wellbeing of those who put their lives on the line […] The post Key GOP lawmaker calls on Michigan prisons head to resign over staffing concerns appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Blissfest Music Festival begins; campers line up for prime spots in Harbor Springs
EMMET COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Happy Bliss!. The 42nd Annual Blissfest Music Festival is underway in Harbor Springs. It is their celebration of music, culture, art, and community. Hundreds of attendees camped outside the gates last night to have first choice at their campsite. The festival will kick off today...
Nearly 70 animals seized from Wexford County home
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI -- A tip received last week helped the Wexford County Animal Control seize 68 animals from a home where they were being kept in poor conditions. According to UpNorthLive, when officers arrived at the home in Haring Township, they discovered the animals and multiple people living at the property.
Muskegon man charged in overdose of Northern Michigan woman
MANISTEE, MI - A Muskegon man is accused of delivering drugs that caused an overdose death in Northern Michigan last year. Dennis Dozier, 20, was arraigned Friday, July 12 in the 85th District Court on one count of delivery of a controlled substance causing death and one count of using a computer to commit a crime.
Democrat Elissa Slotkin to snub Biden Detroit visit amid heated Senate race
Michigan Senate hopeful Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) is among the few high-profile Democrats in the Great Lakes State who will not attend President Joe Biden’s Friday evening campaign stop in Detroit. Her absence comes a day after the battleground Senate race was tilted in the GOP’s favor and amid doubts from her and a growing […]
State officials to host roundtable with Kalamazoo leaders to discuss opportunities to support clean energy transitions
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – After the Michigan Legislature passed the 2025 Fiscal Year budget agreement that provides funding for the newly created Community and Worker Economic Transition Office, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will meet with Kalamazoo’s auto and energy sectors, community-based organizations, local government representatives, higher education and workforce development leaders, and representatives from labor organizations and skilled trades at 2:00 p.m. this Monday to discuss how the new office will help Michiganders benefit from transitions in the auto and energy sectors.
How a shark tattoo helps Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stay relaxed on the national stage
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a shark tattoo. In her new book, “True Gretch,” Whitmer revealed that she got herself inked with an image of the ocean predator after her viral “It’s ‘Shark Week,’ motherf*****,” moment in 2020. And, she told MLive on Wednesday,...
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