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Final statistics for Monroe County Region softball teams
DUNDEE – Dundee was an offensive machine this season in softball. When the final stats were all added up, the Vikings finished with the top hitter and had the Monroe County Region’s leader in runs scored, doubles, runs batted in and stolen bases. "The girls take pride in hitting and baserunning," Moody said. "We...
Alex Carr pitches out of jam, delivers go-ahead hit in Fair Tourney
MONROE — Alex Carr is probably the smallest player on the Monroe National baseball roster. But he was thrust into the biggest moment of the winners’ bracket finals in the 64th annual Monroe County Fair Baseball Tournament Tuesday. Ash-Carleton loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom...
'WTCA Radio Show' to wrap up Tecumseh's bicentennial weekend with music, comedy
TECUMSEH — Events and personalities from Tecumseh's past provide the material for the show at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts that will cap off the city's bicentennial weekend. The "WTCA Radio Show — Celebrating 200 Years of Tecumseh" features several local performers staging an old-time radio show with comedy and music in a format inspired by "Philco Radio Time" with Bing Crosby and "A Prairie Home Companion" that aired for many years on public radio stations....
Michigan authorities reopen cold case of 19-year-old girl who went missing in 1987 after road trip with her boyfriend
(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities have reopened the cold case of Cassandra Durham — a 19-year-old Maryland girl who was reported missing after heading to Northern Michigan to visit her boyfriend's family.In the summer of 1987, Durham and her boyfriend left their Baltimore home to visit his grandparents in Roscommon. Michigan State Police say the couple was believed to be driving a 1980 Honda Civic station wagon and stopped in Ohio to visit Cedar Point on the way. It is alleged that the Honda broke down in the Detroit area, and Durham's boyfriend has purchased a new vehicle, an Oldsmobile Cutlass.When the boyfriend...
Michigan, Watch Out For This New Government Imposter Scam
Another day, another scam. Thieves are constantly coming up with different ways to steal our information and funds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Warns of New Government Imposter Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about a new government imposter scam targeting residents. Scammers pose as representatives offering "free...
How Michiganders Can Get the Most Bang For Their EBT/SNAP Buck
With the ever-rising price of, well, everything these days, people across the country are looking for ways to help stretch their dollars. And there's one program in Michigan that will help those who receive EBT and SNAP benefits to get double their money. I didn't know that this program existed...
Portage, Kalamazoo Setting Record Pace for Rain in July
West Michigan has been pummelled with late night storms and drenching rain events in the past few weeks. The Month of July, especially, has been full of long, rainy days, or heavy, soaking storms that march across the area. It's not surprise, then, that some areas around here are on...
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
Country Brouhaha: Must-See Acts & Preview of Michigan’s Faster Horses Festival 2024
Throngs of country music fans will flock to Jackson County for a weekend country music extravaganza starring Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more. The Local Spins guide to Faster Horses. SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE, MUST-SEE PICKS. Hold your horses, because it’s Michigan’s biggest country music festival. The revelry...
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
Michigan Lottery: Macomb County man claims record $963K jackpot
A Macomb County man made history after winning the largest Fantasy 5 prize since the game began in 2004 – a $963,040 jackpot!. The 56-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the June 26 drawing to win the big prize: 04-05-08-22-38. He bought his winning ticket at Smoker’s Express, located at 51124 D W Seaton Drive in New Baltimore.
Meet the contenders who want to unseat Michigan’s constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- For the past four years, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has been on a quest to prove there was fraud in the 2020 elections, a conspiracy touted by losing presidential candidate Donald Trump. Now Leaf himself is in the middle of an election, running against more contenders...
Extremist or hero? Meet Michigan’s freedom-loving constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- Dar Leaf is either a hero or an embarrassment. It depends on who you ask. “He’s definitely one of my heroes,” said Eric Molitor, one of the men accused (and later acquitted) of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Richard Mack, the founder of Constitutional...
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