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20th Annual Pasty Fest proves to be Renaissance for the famous Yooper pastry
CALUMET, Mich. (WJMN) — Crowds showed in force for the 20th annual U.P. Pasty Fest on the streets of downtown Calumet. The theme was “the Renaissance.” Between pasty poetry, condiment duals, pasty pulls, and a pasty eating contest you could tell that those Yoopers were passionate about their pasties. “Pasty Fest is our largest event […]
Indian River latest district to buy weapon detectors
Indian River School District is the latest in Delaware to invest thousands – almost $50,000 for itself – in equipment to ensure student safety. The district is purchasing two weapon detection systems, one for each high school: Sussex Central High School and Indian River High School. Each costs about $24,000. “It is imperative that we ensure the safety of students, ... Read More
Northern Michigan man, 78, dies after being hit by truck while crossing the street
BOYNE CITY, MI -- Police have confirmed a 78-year-old man died Monday after he was hit by a truck while attempting to cross the street. The Boyne City Police Department says it was dispatched around 12:20 p.m. for reports of a crash involving a truck and a pedestrian near the intersection of North East Street and State Street.
Dynamic, versatile Brach Taylor the ultimate 'football guy' for Pellston Hornets
PELLSTON – The term ‘football guy’ gets thrown around a lot these days. But perhaps no one in the Cheboygan area epitomizes it more than Pellston senior Brach Taylor, one of the most versatile players around. Since joining Pellston’s varsity as a freshman, it’s been a massive rise for Taylor, someone who doesn’t mind playing any spot on the field. ...
Police: Gaylord stabbing death came in self-defense, no charges filed
GAYLORD — A dispute between two men that led to a fatal stabbing on Aug. 17 has been ruled a justifiable homicide citing self defense, according to Gaylord Police Chief Frank Claeys. Claeys said Shemar Myrie, 33, and Kiran Smith, 35, were one-time friends working at SunFrog Solutions, a Gaylord t-shirt company. "Mr. Myrie...
Concord schools among first in Michigan to enact team-based teaching model
CONCORD, MI – As school begins on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Concord Community Schools is piloting a new team-based teaching model for second through ninth grades. The initiative aims to redesign the typical “one-teacher, one-classroom” model by splitting the responsibilities of lesson-planning and learning between a team of teachers, aides and paraprofessionals instead of a single teacher, Superintendent Rebecca Hutchinson said.
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Adds Capacity During Peak Hours
Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry has increased capacity of its ferry service to and from Mackinac Island to meet peak season demand. Shepler’s boats are now running every 15 minutes from […] The post Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Adds Capacity During Peak Hours appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Michigan reports 4-year high for bicyclists, pedestrians struck by vehicles
Two dozen bicyclists and 183 pedestrians died last year after being struck by vehicles in Michigan. Both means of transportation have proven increasingly more dangerous for Michiganders in recent years, with crashes returning to pre-pandemic levels after three consecutive annual increases. In 2023, Michigan reported 2,114 vehicle crashes involving pedestrians,...
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.
The Best Michigan Lottery Scratch Offs to Win Instant Millions
We all dream of being a millionaire one day. If you've walked through the store lately and looked at the prices of everything- you realize it's harder than ever to save up those pennies to become a self-made millionaire. That's why it's always fun to play the Michigan lottery. As...
The Violent Crime Rate In Michigan May Surprise You
Crime rates have been on the rise since the 1980s or 1990s and haven't slowed down in most states but this is for a multitude of reasons. Nonetheless, the surprising thing about these crime rates is that they are in very concentrated areas as the suburban neighborhoods continue to have lower crime rates. Either way, many residents think Michigan is a safer state than most and that may not be true.
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