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2 Kalamazoo Republicans square off in state House District 41 primary
KALAMAZOO, MI — A pair of Republicans are seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent Julie Rogers in Michigan’s 41st House district. Republicans Terry Haines and Nicole Sabel will face off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary for the right to challenge Rogers in the Nov. 5 general election. Rogers is running for her third term.
St. Clair County native releasing book set in Emmett
A historic fiction set in Emmett during the 1918 influenza epidemic and written by a St. Clair County native is set to be released next month. Michele Feeney has pursued creative writing for 20 years and ended up in a program at Bennington College around the time the COVID-19 pandemic began. As she...
Ex-Notre Dame football defender gives update after terrifying health issues
Former Notre Dame football linebacker Nolan Ziegler continues on his road to recovery. It turns out the fact that he’s recovering at all and plans on playing football this fall is just one of the reasons Ziegler’s is a feel good story. Even if it’s not a feel good story that will involve the Fighting Irish from here on out.
Coldwater's Penny Geishert honored as first woman president of Michigan's Elks
COLDWATER — At the end of June, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks national convention in Austin, Texas, recognized Coldwater's Penny Geishert as Michigan's first woman state president. A cancer survivor, Geishart ended her one-year term at the end of May. ...
Dog lost year ago at Tahquamenon Falls campground finally caught 50 miles away
PARADISE, MI – A dog that went missing at Tahquamenon Falls State Park more than a year ago has finally been located and captured. Park officials shared the happy news on Friday after a local woman, Deanna Suggitt, and professional dog catcher confirmed they had secured the dog, Barley, after months of effort.
8-year-old Michigan boy raises $15,000 for shelter animals through lemonade sales
In the heart of Southgate, 8-year-old Henry Bryant is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference. For the past three summers, the Downriver boy has been holding lemonade stands to raise money for local animal shelters, inspired by his love for animals and a deep sense of compassion.
Northern Michigan’s giant sequoia must be seen to be believed
MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, MI – Try as we might, photos and video don’t do this tree justice. The Michigan Champion giant sequoia simply must be seen to be believed. At 76 years old, it’s thriving near Lake Michigan at Lake Bluff Farms in Manistee Township, Mich. Planted in...
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
Michigan Students Can Now Take The SAT Online
One of the most stressful years of school is junior year of high school as some of your friends or siblings begin to move away for college, college applications become real for you, physical and mental changes as puberty commences, and more contributing factors are all happening at once. As difficult as the year may be, it is easily one of the most pivotal years of your life.
Michigan Part Of Massive Deli Meat Recall Due To Listeria
Heads up Michigan, time to take a look at the lunchmeat you currently have sitting in your fridge. Boar's Head Provisions has announced a recall of more than 207,000 pounds of meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. This recall affects various pre-packaged meats, including deli meats and sausages, which were distributed nationwide.
Five Michigan universities to provide stipends for social work students
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on Monday they will be partnering with five universities to provide stipends to social workers. The initiative is part of the Title IV-E education programs, a federally-funded program that provides administrative and training funds to universities and child welfare workers.
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