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Former Titan Nicole Meisner To Be Inducted Into The Michigan Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame
DETROIT (8/20/2024) -- Former University of Detroit Mercy women's track and field runner Nicole Meisner '15 was honored for her high school and collegiate achievements as she will be inducted into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame. The ceremony is set for Oct. 29 at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. Also being inducted are Eric Weberman, Eric Fishman, Jake Friedman and Nathan Edmunds, while the Hall of Fame Pillars of Excellence will see Steve Matz, Jim Berk, Mort Plotnick, Gary Gerson and Michael Fishman honored. Jalen Rose will receive the highest honor in the Alvin & Shirley...
MDOT to tackle M-119 washout area this fall
HARBOR SPRINGS — Labor Day will signal more than just the start to the school year in Harbor Springs — it will also be the start of a construction project coming to the city. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, MDOT will be starting a two month project on M-119. The project will be an investment of around $667,746, according to MDOT. ...
Ford EV Plant Property Owner In Michigan Cited For Runoff
Though it has faced its fair share of trials and tribulations over the past couple of years, the Ford EV battery plant known as BlueOval Battery Park Michigan continues to take shape, and is still on track to begin producing lithium iron-phosphate batteries for all-electric vehicles starting in 2026. Due to softened demand growth for EVs, the future Ford EV battery plant won’t be quite as large or have as much output as originally expected, however. Now, the owner of the property the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site sits on is facing their own unique issue.
Manhunt For Michigan Fugitives: U.S. Marshals Offer $25,000 Reward
Get involved in the hunt for two Michigan fugitives on the U.S. Marshals Most Wanted list. Help bring these dangerous criminals to justice!. There is currently a $25,000 reward for a Grand Rapids man and a Melvindale, Michigan woman who is wanted for horrific Michigan murders. Trigger Warning: this article details graphic violence.
Balloons Over Bellaire to soar at Shanty Creek Resort
BELLAIRE, MI - One of the most eye-catching events of the summer is about to happen this weekend in Northern Michigan. Balloons over Bellaire is set to soar over Shanty Creek Resort on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. Nearly two dozen of those big, beautiful balloons are slated...
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...
What to know about WARN Act notices and why they precede big layoffs
General Motors Co. on Monday said it is eliminating more than 1,000 jobs in its software division globally, with 634 of the jobs being cut coming from its Global Technical Center in Warren. Stellantis said earlier this month that its Warren Truck Assembly will lose a shift later this year, which could potentially...
MSHDA Board Approves Funding for Affordable Housing in Wayne, Osceola Counties
Lansing, Mich. – At its August meeting, The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board approved funding for four affordable housing developments, which will rehabilitate and preserve 319 housing units in the state. “Every month we continue to make progress implementing housing solutions that have a positive impact for...
'It gives me more of a home feel': Pellston's Griffith to join Adrian track and field
PELLSTON – Laith Griffith was up front about it. He had mixed feelings about a huge decision he had to make regarding his track and field future this past week. But for the former Pellston High School standout, he believes it’s the right choice. Griffith, who had an impressive career with the...
It's a new-look Jack Pine Conference but Gladwin is still team to beat
There are a handful of new faces in the Jack Pine Conference this year, but Gladwin coach Marc Jarstfer is hoping for the same old results. Jarstfer and the Flying G’s have been flying high in recent seasons, highlighted by an undefeated Division 5 state championship run in 2022.
Why Black Detroiters Should Care About What’s Happening at the Democratic National Convention
Detroit is no stranger to making history, and right now, all eyes should be on the 2024 Democratic National Convention unfolding in Chicago. As the convention marches into its second day, the energy is electric, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and Black Detroiters are at the center of it all—whether they realize it or not. With Kamala Harris set to take the reins as the party’s nominee, this DNC is not just a political event but a moment that could shape the future for Black Americans across the nation. The question is: What does this historic moment mean for Detroit, a city whose Black community has long fought for civil rights, labor justice, and political empowerment? How will this convention, with its high-stakes rhetoric and powerful symbolism, impact Michigan—particularly its Black residents?
Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
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