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Local hospital helping patients impacted by Rite Aid pharmacy closures
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - Rite Aid recently announced that an additional seven locations in Mid-Michigan are scheduled to close. Rite Aid has closed more than 500 stores, according to court documents. Since declaring bankruptcy last year, Rite Aid has closed 165 stores here in Michigan. That means, Rite Aid customers across the state will need to find new pharmacies to get important medications filled.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Truck driver, lawmaker face off in Kalamazoo-area state House primary
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Republican incumbent Matt Hall is being challenged from within his party as he seeks reelection to Michigan’s 42nd House District. Political newcomer Rich Cutshaw, of Scotts, is facing off against Hall in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Austin Marsman in the Nov. 5 general election.
Early voting in Michigan starts Saturday, locations in St. Joseph and Berrien Counties
Early voting for the Michigan primary starts Saturday, with voting taking place locally in St. Joeseph and Berrien Counties until Tuesday, August 6. In Berrien County, early voting will be at the South County Courthouse in Niles. In St. Joseph County, it will be at their training facility in Centreville.
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.
Michigan State football players asked about Michigan’s national title
One of the really cool things about Big Ten Media Days is that all the players in attendance get to interact with each other. Sure they want to beat each other on the field, but there’s a level of respect between them all as division one athletes. The players...
Spartan Dawg Con IV Visitors List (ft. 5 Four-Stars)
On Saturday, July 27th, the fourth annual Spartan Dog Con reunion weekend takes place. The event, which became a pillar of the Mel Tucker era, continues into new MSU HC Jonathan Smith's first offseason. SDC has doubled as a recruiting event that helps recruits feel the love that former Spartans have for the program and is heavily focused on rising juniors and current commits, and this year is no different.
A new form of mental health therapy is becoming more popular in Mid-Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Health experts in Mid-Michigan are saddling up for a new approach to mental health therapy. It’s called equine assisted therapy, or horseback riding therapy, and it is becoming more popular in people looking for new ways to manage mental and emotional stress right here in our own backyard.
Spartan Transfer Jack Velling on Oregon State Being Left Out of Big Ten Expansion
Michigan State tight end Jack Velling and his fellow Oregon State-turned-Spartan teammates are in the Big Ten now, but while at OSU, they "felt disrespected" not being selected as one of the teams to be moved from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten.
Lansing Charter Commission looks at hiring law firm owned by MSU trustees’ chair
FRIDAY, July 26 — Lansing’s Charter Commission will decide next week between two law firms for legal counsel, one of which is owned by the chair of the Board of Trustees at Michigan State University. Dan Kelly, a Republican trustee elected president in March, is president and founder...
U of M Health -Sparrow to celebrate pet therapy dogs
LANSING, MI — University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is celebrating the positive impact of their pet therapy dogs on the well-being of the mid-Michigan community. The Lansing hospital has invited all of their certified therapy dogs for a special celebration, including new leashes and tasty treats and the unveiling of a special plaque, on Tuesday July 31.
Motorcyclist killed in Ann Arbor crash
ANN ARBOR, MI – The motorcyclist who was involved in a serious crash in Ann Arbor on Friday afternoon has been pronounced dead by police. The Ann Arbor Police Department is not releasing the motorcyclist’s name at this time, but said he was a 46-year-old man from Milan.
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