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State Republicans represent Michigan at the RNC
The Republican National Convention ends Thursday with former President Donald Trump as the party’s official nominee. Over the past four days, Republicans from across the country have heard from candidates and speakers to whip up support and set priorities for if the party retakes the White House in November.
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
Michigan Native’s Unique National Anthem Overshadows Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events in all of sports, its comparable to the 3-point shootout, the dunk contest, hockey shootout, penalty kicks, and other all-star/ skill competitions that take place in sports. Both die-hard and casual baseball fans turn their heads and give their undivided attention to the MLB Home Run Derby and celebrate all of the moonshot mania that occurs. I would say this year's Derby was no different but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Rite Aid closing Petoskey store, pharmacies in Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY — Rite Aid is closing its store in Petoskey and its pharmacy operations in Gaylord and Sault Ste. Marie as the pharmacy chain continues to grapple with the aftermath of a bankruptcy filing last year. According to the company's website, the pharmacies in Gaylord, Petoskey and Sault Ste....
Meet the finalists for the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year
West Michigan entrepreneurs and business owners will be honored during the Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award ceremony from 5-7 p.m. on July 25 at Grand Valley’s Muskegon Innovation Hub. This year’s finalists comprise a cross section of industries from advanced technologies like AI to outdoor recreation and entertainment...
Moolenaar: "Vice President Harris fails Michigan women and families"
Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris attended an event in Kalamazoo. Her record in office has made life worse for Michigan women and families. Grocery prices are up more than 20 percent, putting food on the table for kids is harder to do, illegal immigration has skyrocketed, and Michigan residents are concerned about crime and safety.
Harris condemns ‘heinous, horrible and cowardly’ Trump assassination attempt
Vice President Harris condemned the recent assassination attempt against former President Trump at a campaign event Wednesday. “I will say a few words about the attempt on the life of former President Trump over the weekend,” Harris said at the event in Michigan. “As we all know, it was a heinous, horrible and cowardly act.…
Sheriff candidates discuss background, state gun laws
CHEBOYGAN — All of the candidates for Cheboygan County sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary are Republicans. Voters will select one of them to become the GOP nominee in the November election. The current sheriff, Tim Cook, is retiring. Since there are no Democratic Party candidates and unless there is a successful write-in...
Mackinac Island Ferry Company leader out after private equity firm sale
Less than a month after a Florida-based private equity firm bought the last independent ferry service serving Mackinac Island, its longtime leader is no longer at the company, the new owner announced today. Jerry Fetty, former CEO of Mackinac Island Ferry Company (formerly Star Line), left the company this week,...
Michigan State baseball lands in-state lefty commit
Michigan State baseball has earned the latest commitment to their baseball program. An in-state prospect from East Jordan, Michigan, Korbyn Russell has made the decision to continue his athletic career with Michigan State. Russell is a 6-foot-2, 195 pound left handed pitcher and first baseman playing for East Jordan High School.
6 injured following Saturday car accident near Blissfest grounds
CROSS VILLAGE — A two-car accident on Saturday left six people injured near the Blissfest grounds, according to a press release from the Emmet County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 6:23 p.m. on July 13, the Emmet County Sheriff's Office responded to an accident at the intersection of State and Division roads in Cross Village Township. The intersection is about two and a half miles away from the Blissfest grounds, where the annual summer music festival was taking place.
Emmet County to vote on operating millage in August primary
EMMET COUNTY — Voters in Emmet County will see a millage request for a fixed operating millage on the Aug. 6 ballot. Since 2004, voters have approved a fixed operating millage for Emmet County, which includes 7.8 mills that are distributed amongst the county, townships and the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District. The millage is voted on every four years.
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Many state, city government services disrupted by CrowdStrike outage
State and city governments are reporting disruptions caused by a faulty update to CrowdStrike cybersecurity software Friday morning, mainly knocking administrative systems offline and delaying the delivery of some services. State and local governments join the large number of organizations worldwide where operations have been disrupted, a list that includes...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
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