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The 25 Most Common Surnames in Michigan
What's in a name is an old saying, but it's likely more relevant to your surname, or your last name. Most surnames are born out of centuries-old professions. For example, it's rather common knowledge that the last name Smith comes from families of blacksmiths and the like from way back in the day.
Here’s The True Value Of $100 In The State Of Michigan
As I grow older, I can now understand why my parents, grandparents, and other adults would scoff at me for the way I chose to spend money. I had no idea the true value of a dollar beyond what it could get me at the candy store on the corner, let alone the value of anything more than $20. Now, I can look back and say I had some of the worst spending habits a kid could have and I would be frustrated if I was an adult in my family.
Meet The 10 Richest People In Michigan
For the longest we have heard that money can't buy you happiness, well long-term happiness because it sure can make life easier and provide temporary happiness. Nonetheless, those that have the most money often have the most influence which they say comes with the most problems. Whether you have disposable income or are living paycheck to paycheck, we all have our own problems.
Small Towns Most Michiganders Don’t Know Exist
There are several small towns in Michigan that many Michiganders don't know exist. Test your small-town knowledge against other Michiganders here. The photo above represents what many small towns look like in Michigan. I grew up in the village of Holly located south of Flint and north of Detroit, but there are towns all over the state that are much smaller.
‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature Spreading Another Deadly Virus In Michigan
You don't earn the notion of the "World's Deadliest Creature" without some variety in your game. Mosquitos are known for being problematic across the globe, primarily for spreading malaria. However, another virus they carry has seen a recent uptick in case numbers. According to the CDC, regions in the Americas...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Michigan worker groups strip union bosses of collection powers, sue others
(The Center Square) – Nearly six months after the Michigan Legislature repealed Right to Work laws, more groups of workers are taking action against what they say are coercive measures of some unions to collect fees. Mechanics from Brown Motors in Petoskey and drivers from MV Transportation in Ypsilanti successfully voted recently to remove their union […]
Gov. Whitmer visits Flint to sign 2025 Education Budget, State Rep says cuts are reckless
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent Tuesday afternoon in mid-Michigan to sign the state's balanced education budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Local leaders and educators joined the Governor for the occasion in Flint at the Educare Flint location on Gladwyn St. The Governor's Office says the new budget...
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
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