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Whitmer on Harris winning Michigan: ‘We can’t take any person or any vote for granted’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) made clear the high stakes of her state in the presidential election this November, as Michigan could be the tipping point delivering the election for Vice President Harris. Whitmer told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday that she’s “concerned” about Democrats’ chances of winning Michigan in...
BATA millage renewal on Tuesday's ballot in Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY — County voters will be asked Tuesday to renew the 0.35 mills used to fund the Branch Area Transit System, known as BATA, for another five years. BATA Director Kara Derrickson said the renewal for the 40-year-old bus system provides about 29% of BATA's $2.1 million operating budget, with the remainder...
Michigan attorney general has low expectations for fighting 2024 disinformation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel doesn't have confidence that social media companies will be as open as they were in 2020 to removing posts containing disinformation. Why it matters: The 2024 U.S. elections have already been a ripe target for foreign-based disinformation, and AI tools are likely to exacerbate the wave of purposefully false information that circulates online about candidates and the voting process.
Mich. firefighter carried out of house fire after passing out
CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — A Battle Creek firefighter passed out Wednesday, July 31, while searching for potential victims in a house fire. Firefighters called a “mayday” and carried the firefighter outside. The firefighter regained consciousness before going to the hospital and was later released to recover at home.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus found in multiple counties in 21Country
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Health shares pools of mosquitoes collected in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Jay, Steuben, and Wabash counties have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, as of July 31. According to the Indiana Department of Health, there have been no human...
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office awarded $35,000 grant for new drones
MARSHALL, Mich. — The Marshall Community Foundation has awarded the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office with a $35,000 grant for the purchase of two new drones, deputies announced Wednesday. The money was provided to the agency as an Impact Grant, a contribution that the foundation's grant manager, Jen London, said...
Michigan Firefighters to Receive $15M in Protective Gear, Detroit Misses Out on Funding Opportunity
In a substantial move to bolster the safety and readiness of Michigan's firefighters, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded nearly $15 million in grants, destined for the purchase of additional firefighting turnout gear. This grant, as reported by Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity, will arm 187 fire and safety agencies with necessary protective gear, aiming to enhance the operational capacity of firefighters across the state.
As crowds shrink and costs rise, Jackson County Fair organizers get creative
JACKSON, MI – New attractions are coming to the Jackson County Fair in 2024 in an ongoing effort by officials to reverse a trend of declining attendance and revenue. Jackson County Fair attendance has seen a steady decline in recent years, according to figures obtained by MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot through a Freedom of Information Act request. Attendance peaked at 209,944 in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic but dropped to 152,843 in 2022 and 138,087 last year, the numbers show.
Morenci Police Chief Issues Public Notice About Recent Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles
Morenci, MI – The City of Morenci Police Chief has issued a public notice for residents about recent thefts from unlocked vehicles. Chief Michael Creswell said that in recent days, there have been incidents of theft from unlocked vehicles during the night. So far, he says that they have been occurring in the west end of the city.
MHSAA picks Dundee's Layton for prestigious multi-sport award
DUNDEE — Dundee athletic director Ross Crow kept a pretty good secret in late June. When Dundee senior Ethan Layton picked up a prestigious statewide honor from the Michigan High School Coaches Association, Crow held on to the breaking news until the Dundee scholar athlete awards banquet just before graduation. “I had no idea...
Treasure hunting on U.S. 127
VAN WERT—Everybody loves a bargain and bargain hunters are finding their treasurers at the World’s Longest Yard Sale all along U.S. 127 from 5 miles North of Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama. The 690-mile trek takes bargain hunters right through Van Wert County.
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