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McKenzie Health System announces Autumn Benefit Fundraiser
McKenzie Health System is excited to announce its upcoming Autumn Benefit, a night filled with music, fun, and philanthropy. The event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Harvest Hall in Peck, Michigan. Doors open at 5pm, dinner will be served at 6pm, and entertainment will begin at 7pm.
Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office mourns retired former Sheriff Virgil Strickler
It is with deep sadness that the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of esteemed retired Sheriff Virgil Strickler on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Sheriff Strickler started his law enforcement career in 1971 in the City of Sandusky following a tour in the United States Air Force of which he would also complete a tour in Vietnam. Sheriff Strickler dedicated 20 years of service to the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office, leading with integrity, courage, and a steadfast commitment to the community.
Missing Sanilac County woman found safe after 24 hours
SANILAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The search for a missing 74-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease reached a happy ending in the village of Forestville Monday. Family members reported that Sharron Perkins was last seen walking away from her residence around 10 a.m. Sunday. Several police and fire crews from the Thumb region responded to launch a search Sunday.
Whitmer says she's focused on MI, ‘excited’ to see who Harris picks as VP
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke exclusively to 7 News Detroit on Monday afternoon, doubling down on her commitment to Michigan and talking about her support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Man convicted of kidnapping Michigan store manager to steal guns gets 15 years in prison
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man who kidnapped the manager of a Michigan sporting goods store and held him at gunpoint while an accomplice stole 123 handguns was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison. The Dunham’s Sports manager was handcuffed and blindfolded outside his home last November and forced to reveal how to disarm the alarm at the big-box store near Benton Harbor, 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Chicago. Dontrell Nance, 25, was given consecutive sentences for kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to online court records. He pleaded guilty in April. Nicole Grant told U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney that her son had a turbulent childhood and “significant challenges,” including mental health problems.
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Two Michigan Communities Now Ranked ‘Worst Drivers’ In The Nation
Michigan has recently stepped up its efforts to keep the roads safe by cracking down on distracted driving and speeding in the Great Lakes state. But, despite those efforts, Michigan's road fatalities and serious injuries continue to rise. And now two Michigan communities are home to some of America's 'worst drivers'.
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles
For Detroit’s Sen. Stephanie Chang, the long and winding road to statewide drinking water affordability legislation continues with the finish line, hopefully, in sight. Chang, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 3rd district, first focused on the affordability issue as a newly minted representative in 2015. At the time, she heard stories about the effects of water shutoffs and related health issues. Since then, she has put a spotlight on affordability as a statewide issue, not just a Detroit problem as it is often portrayed.
Michigan Olympian could become the pride of Samoa in Paris
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Alex Rose holds his son Aleki in his lap, near the symbol of his later father tattooed above his heart. Rose’s father Ross Rose came to the United States from Samoa at the age of 19, bearing a guitar and a dream. “To...
Michigan’s EV evangelists: Meet the drivers luring 'fence-sitters' into EVs
MUSKEGON — It was sticker shock over gas prices that got Karl Bloss into an electric vehicle years before most drivers were even considering it. But the smooth ride, cheap refueling and environmental benefits have kept him there. Nearly a decade later, the 58-year-old retired engineer in Muskegon has...
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