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‘Welcome to New Baltimore’ mural revealed
A new mural showcasing the city of New Baltimore was unveiled downtown Wednesday. The 32 foot-by-12 foot “Welcome to New Baltimore” mural is displayed at Alfred and Washington streets, on the building that houses The Local Goat and Creative Images Salon. Dozens of people gathered downtown to see the big white curtain fall and celebrate the reveal.
Ex-Michigan football captain traded before first NFL game
On the day Michigan announced its captains for the 2024 season, one of last season’s captains was traded to a new NFL team. Michael Barrett, a rookie linebacker and Michigan’s all-time winningest player, was traded on Thursday from the Carolina Panthers to the Seattle Seahawks. In Seattle, he’ll reunite with a few of his former Michigan coaches.
Dingell requests answers on Trenton plant demolition concerns following meeting
Early in the morning on June 21, people came from all around to see the historic Trenton Channel Power Plant boiler house implode in a fiery spectacular event. Since that day, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06), along with Trenton residents and others concerned with environmental issues have been focused on three central issues – the next phase of demolition and its completion, the potential environmental impact of the demolition, and the future of the site.
Detroit Red Wings Bolster Their Offense By Landing Former 2nd Overall Pick In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
An enticing trade proposal has the Detroit Red Wings adding another young stud to their core in a move that could help them jump to Stanley Cup contender. The Red Wings are coming off their best season in eight years, finishing with 91 points and only losing out on the final playoff spot via a tiebreaker to the Washington Capitals, who had more regulation wins (32 to Detroit’s 27).
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan helps children dealing with hair loss
DETROIT – Hair loss is a sensitive topic for people, but it’s significantly harder for children. Maggie Varney is on a mission to restore hair and confidence. On Tuesday (Aug. 20), Varney showed Local 4 the hair restoration process for boys and girls. “There’s no place like this...
Kwame Kilpatrick voting for Donald Trump, says 'he's the best candidate'
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick said the nation is in peril and it's time to move past who is the nicest presidential candidate. "We have come to a place where this is not about warm and fuzzy feelings anymore," Kilpatrick said, to about 300 people gathered in Novi for a Lincoln Day dinner...
UAW Says Strike Against Stellantis Could Happen In Mid-October
(Auburn Hills, MI) – The United Auto Workers union says its national strike against Stellantis NV factories could happen as soon as the middle of October. Strike authorization votes are scheduled to happen by October 4 with workers leaving the jobs after October 18 if it is approved. The UAW says Stellantis is not meeting its contractual requirements to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant that closed in Illinois last year under the promise of building a midsize pickup there in 2027.
Study Says Michigan Believes Its Teachers Are Woefully Underpaid
Many people agree that teachers are one of the most underpaid positions in the entire workforce. Oftentimes they work well over 40 hours, pay out of pocket for classroom supplies, and handle 15-25 children per day. If you know a teacher, you know it's exhaustive work. Unfortunately, in most situations,...
Michigan Cannabis Isn’t Just Immune to Inflation, It’s Anti-Inflation
Inflation is a big deal right now. While the increase in basic prices have leveled off some, the fact remains, most of our basic needs have increased exponentially in the past few years. In fact, just in the past year, prices have increased for just about everything by 3.4%, which...
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