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Blossom Bird Bubble Tea celebrates 3 years of community
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Monday marks the 3rd anniversary of Blossom Bird Bubble Tea. The Marquette tea shop celebrated with cake on Friday. The popular bubble tea shop has been a welcoming and safe space for students and members of the Marquette community. Co-owner Daniel Ball says the best part...
Iron Mountain businesses hold cancer benefit
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - Iron Mountain businesses held a benefit for an employee. Kyley Corsi, 22, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The Sol Blu Lounge and Taproom Bar held a cancer benefit for Corsi Saturday afternoon. The event proceeds and a portion of the total sales will go...
‘Try a tryke’: Marquette AMBUCS chapter brings exercise, fun to people with limitations
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — For people with physical or mental limitations, the experience of riding a traditional bicycle may not be possible. That’s where AMBUCS comes in; a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to “empowering inclusive recreation and living.” August 25 at Marquette Commons, the Marquette AMBUCS chapter held a ‘Try a tryke’ event, which welcomed […]
Friesland woman and boy injured in two-vehicle Ephraim crash
A 32-year-old Friesland woman and her 10-year-old passenger had to be transported to Door County Medical Center for possible injuries when her vehicle was struck by a utility truck in the Village of Ephraim on Friday. The accident occurred at noon near the intersection of State Highway 42 and Bella Vista Lane. According to the accident report, the woman was slowing down to turn left onto Bella Vista Lane when she was struck in the driver’s door area by a utility truck towing a trailer. The truck's driver, a 43-year-old Sturgeon Bay man, allegedly did not see the woman slowing her vehicle to turn left and struck the vehicle as he tried to veer out of the way. A 15-year-old girl who was also in the car with the woman and the boy was uninjured. No citations were issued as a result of the accident.
Preserving a pair of Door County historic properties
BAILEYS HARBOR – A pair of nearly 100-year-old historic properties in Door County have been under new ownership for the past 18 months. Frank Kowalkowski said he purchased Maxwelton Braes Lodge in Baileys Harbor, with Green Bay Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy buying the adjoining golf course shortly after to preserve it as a public course.
Michigan Leaders Warn of Latest Text Scam
Most of Michigan has likely settled in from all of their summer plans. School is back in session and the trips to other parts of the country, for most of us, will be on hold for the next few months. But for those of us who regularly travel to other...
Michigan Residents Face Growing Rat Infestation Threat
Rats are becoming an increasingly common problem for Michigan residents, with several cities ranking among the most infested in the country. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint have all been named as having some of the worst rat infestations nationwide. The Norway rat is the most prevalent species in Michigan. These...
USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan Customers Soon
Michigan residents have relied on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to receive packages, bills, and other important items. However, the USPS has recently announced changes that could affect how those items are delivered and received in Michigan and could impact residents soon. USPS Delivery Service Changes May Impact Michigan...
Michigan gas prices fall to lowest price since June
Michigan’s average gas prices continued to drop this week, falling a nickel a gallon Sunday to $3.41 for regular unleaded, which could help families planning to take a holiday road trip Labor Day weekend as their last summer hurrah. "Gas prices continue to fall, with Michigan motorists seeing the lowest prices since early June," Adrienne Woodland, a spokeswoman for AAA, said. "Mild gasoline demand, steady supply, and low oil costs may cause pump prices to slide further." ...
What’s the REAL Cost of Raising a Child in Michigan?
Did you factor back to school supplies in there too?. Household budgets are feeling the strain as children across Michigan prepare to head back to school. Between supplies, lunches, extracurriculars, and healthcare-- what's the real cost of raising a child here in Michigan?. I mean, can you put a price...
Major Grocery Chain With 120 Michigan Stores Under Pricing Scrutiny
You may have noticed that Kroger has begun using electronic shelf tags in some locations. They're certainly fancy - but there's concern that these high-tech price tags may lead to a controversial practice known as 'dynamic pricing.'. Kroger in Michigan. Kroger is the largest supermarket chain in the United States...
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
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