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College leaders in last-minute ‘frenzy’ to increase FAFSA completion, enrollment
With the start of fall semester classes at Michigan colleges and universities only a month or so out, the frenzied push to get more new high school graduates to complete the federal financial aid form for the coming year continues. The efforts have helped to narrow the gap, but the...
This Horse’s For You, Budweiser Clydesdales Coming to West Mi
The legendary Budweiser Clydesdale horses will visit West Michigan this weekend. Find out where and when here. The Budweiser Clydesdales have been the most iconic horses on the planet for nearly a century. What started as a gift of 6 Clydesdale horses from August A. Busch, Jr. and Adolphus Busch...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
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.
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(The Center Square) – Nearly six months after the Michigan Legislature repealed Right to Work laws, more groups of workers are taking action against what they say are coercive measures of some unions to collect fees.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 […]
Tim Skubick’s take on the presidential race and how Michigan might play a role
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — If candidate Joe Biden had asked Governor Whitmer to be his running mate in 2020, she confirmed she would have said yes. But what now if someone asks about that second spot on the ticket? With President Joe Biden now bowing out and embracing his Vice President Harris for the job, […]
Opinion | Non-opioid alternatives must be affordable to combat addiction
Since 2000, opioid overdose deaths in our state have increased tenfold, cutting thousands of lives short and causing pain to the families and loved ones of the Michiganders we've lost across the state. As a member of the Health Policy Committee in the Michigan House of Representatives, I can assure you that addressing this crisis is a priority for my colleagues and me. Earlier this year, our committee voted unanimously to bolster accessibility to opioid antagonists, which can save lives by reversing an overdose. However, in addition to these measures, we must do more to ensure we prevent opioid addiction in the first place, which is why I'm optimistic about the recent medical breakthroughs that are occurring in the field of non-opioids.
Get Ready Michigan Costco Members! A Big Change is Coming!
It's been seven years since Costco has done this, but it's happening soon, on September 1, 2024. No, you can still buy a hot dog for $1.50, and buy other merchandise at probable discounts, however, you membership is going to cost you more. So, the next time you have to...
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.
Michigan Gas Prices Climb by 10 Cents, Detroit Sees 11 Cent Rise as Regional Discrepancies Surface
Michigan residents are facing a surge in gas prices, with a recent increase averaging 10 cents from the previous week. The current price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $3.68 per gallon, a notable uptick of 14 cents compared to last month and an additional 17 cents from the same period in 2023. This price adjustment means that filling a standard 15-gallon tank now averages around $55, providing a slight economic reprieve of approximately $3 when compared to the peak prices experienced in August of last year. These figures were released by AAA-The Auto Club Group, as The Detroit News reported.
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.
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