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New Exhibit at Besser Museum Tackles the Full History of Northeast Michigan
The new Discover History of Northeast Michigan exhibit at Besser Museum is under construction. “Designing this exhibit has been so much fun. We’ve been working with local educators, historians and artists. We’ve been working with the Anishinaabe from across northeast Michigan and throughout Michigan, really to bring to Alpena the story of northeast Michigan, including the Anishinaabe story. So, some of my favorite parts are the kid friendly elements. We’ve been working with Split Rock Studios to ensure that this is going to be an immersive, family friendly experience for everyone,” Director at Besser Museum Christine Witulski said.
Union, hospital face more lawsuits from Michigan nurse over dues
(The Center Square) – Michigan unions and workers continue to clash six months after the state legislature repealed its Right to Work law, with the most recent case involving a nurse who has filed additional charges against Teamsters Local 332 and her employer. Madrina Wells, from Grand Blanc Township, had already sued Ascension Genesys Hospital and Teamsters in July, accusing them of threatening to fire her and a coworker for not signing forms authorizing the union to deduct dues from their paychecks. ...
Michigan Health Officials Warn of E. coli at Sterling State Park
Monroe, MI – The Monroe County Health Department has issued a full-body beach water advisory for Sterling State Park after detecting high levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the park’s waters. Chris Westover, Environmental Health Director, reported that water samples collected Tuesday showed E. coli levels surpassing...
General Election preview: 2024 Michigan General Election
Michiganders can vote in-person in the 2024 general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Other important dates relating to the November general election are available on the Michigan Secretary of State website here. Any registered voter can vote in the Michigan general election. What led us here. Many of the candidates...
2024 Kids Count in Michigan released
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Michigan League of Public Policy is highlighting wins for Michigan families and children in the just released 2024 Kids Count data report. The organization hosted a luncheon at the Lansing Center this afternoon to share its data with state policymakers. It’s all about ensuring Michigan’s youngest people have a brighter future.
Rite Aid will close all its local Michigan stores
Rite Aid will close all Michigan stores by the end of September, including locations in Niles, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Dowagiac and Berrien Springs. Since filing for bankruptcy in October, the company has been shuttering stores across the country as a result of declining sales, mounting debt, and lawsuits against it and other pharmacies accused of illegally filling prescriptions that have contributed to the opioid epidemic, according to the Detroit Free Press. Prescriptions will be transferred to Walgreens. Rite Aid does not have locations in Indiana. This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Rite Aid will close all its local Michigan stores
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.
Cider Dayze, Taco Fest, and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan
The highlights of this weekend include food and festivals with fun for the whole family. Here's what's going on:. More than 50 craft breweries will be pouring their brews. In addition to the drinks, enjoy food trucks, giant lawn games, and participate in the beer stein holding contest. General mission...
Judicial assistant pleads guilty to embezzling more than $60K from Michigan judge
A Detroit man who served as a judicial assistant pleaded guilty this week to charges related to the embezzlement of more than $60,000 from the judge he worked for. Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office announced the plea agreement Tuesday between her office and 43-year-old Steven Allen. Per the agreement,...
Who is representing Team USA from West Michigan in the Paralympics?
PARIS, France — West Michigan athletes are getting ready to compete on the biggest stage in the world as the 2024 Paralympic Games kick off in Paris on Wednesday, Aug. 28. There will be four Paralympians from West Michigan representing Team USA in this year's games, hoping to earn medals in four events in France.
Manhunt For Michigan Fugitives: U.S. Marshals Offer $25,000 Reward
Get involved in the hunt for two Michigan fugitives on the U.S. Marshals Most Wanted list. Help bring these dangerous criminals to justice!. There is currently a $25,000 reward for a Grand Rapids man and a Melvindale, Michigan woman who is wanted for horrific Michigan murders. Trigger Warning: this article details graphic violence.
DTE asking customers to pick up the tab for trips on private corporate jets
As early as next month, the state could weigh in on DTE Energy’s latest consumer rate increase requests amid opposition from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is fighting the utility's plans to spend tens of thousands of dollars on private corporate jet trips at the expense of its customers. The corporate jet travel was disclosed by Nessel's office in cases filed by DTE seeking rate increase approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission. Nessel has opposed...
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