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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...
Eight-time winner takes lead in Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Record eight-time champion Scott Hebert, 55 years-young and four years removed from heart surgery, shot a 4-under 67 Tuesday and had the lead with one round remaining in the 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Harbor Shores Resort. The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member who...
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.
Michigan’s Enhanced Licenses Allow Easy Travel To Canada, But There’s One Catch
When I moved to Michigan, I knew there would be a time when I'd need to make a trip to, or through Canada. The proximity of the "Great White North" and our watery borders is just too close. Not to mention, if we want to get to New England in a timely manner, but don't want to fly, we have to cross through the Ontario Peninsula.
Paw Paw soccer expects around 30 players
PAW PAW – The practice season for coach Mike Lounsbury and his Paw Paw boys soccer team started on Aug. 12 and it’s going to be a very busy time. “The first week of practice will be tryouts Monday and Tuesday followed by practice Tuesday and Thursday,” Lounsbury said. “Friday night we will have our annual alumni game where the JV and Varsity teams will combine to play a friendly scrimmage against past alumni from Paw Paw. Saturday both teams will take part in the Justin Bailey Memorial Soccer Shoutout at Portage Northern. The boys will play Bangor then Loy Norrix.
Reformed Con Jelly Roll 'Stunned' to Be Sworn in As Deputy Sheriff: 'He was Convinced He Was Doomed to Spend Rest of Life in Jail!'
Jailbird country king Jelly Roll has crossed the Thin Blue Line — believe it or not, the Son of a Sinner singer is now a Michigan cop. One of his pals dished to RadarOnline.com: "Never in his life did he think he would become a deputy!"During his checkered past, Jelly — a recovering drug addict — was arrested nearly 40 times during a misspent youth that put him behind bars on and off for about a decade. But the Nashville heavyweight was sworn in at the Genesee County Jail after bankrolling a new recording studio at the facility to held...
Bluegrass musician Terry Barber, seven others inducted into Michigan's Country Music Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE — Terry Barber is an iconic figure in the country music world, having spent 50-plus years playing all types of music, particularly bluegrass. On Saturday, Barber and seven other Michigan-based musicians were recognized for their contributions to country music during the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame induction show at the...
Survey: Michigan is Preparing to Push Small Businesses Off a Cliff
Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from inflation and facing new government mandates, according to a new survey. “Michigan’s […] The post Survey: Michigan is Preparing to Push Small Businesses Off a Cliff appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Michigan crash victim sues insurance company for halting therapy payments
NORTHVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Since Carmen Burgie was struck by a car that paralyzed her at Michigan State University in 2001, she has required a lot of care. Carmen relies on her parents to be her caregivers, as well as an occupational therapist and a massage therapist to help with movement and her muscles. She has been receiving this type of therapy for more than a decade now.
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 […]
The Gilmore Car Museum Unveils New Exhibit: Celebrating 60 Years of the Mustang
New Exhibit Announcement: Celebrating 60 Years of the Mustang. What: Closed media preview for the brand new exhibit curated by the Gilmore Car Museum to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang. From its iconic first-generation models to the cutting-edge 2024 Dark Horse, the Mustang has maintained its status...
113-year-old Grand Rapids school revamped with air conditioning, $40M renovations
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids Public Schools welcomed more than just a new group of students back to class on Monday, Aug. 19. West Michigan’s largest district is starting the year off with a completed three-year building renovation, along with a new Innovation Central High School principal, Derrick Martin.
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