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BEWARE: Dangerous And Severe Viral Infection Now Confirmed In MI
Summer in Michigan is usually the season when cases of illness are less frequent as more people are outdoors and the risk of spreading infections is relatively low. But health officials have recently confirmed a dangerous viral disease has now been detected in Michigan and residents are urged to protect themselves against the spread of this virus.
Caught in the 'election wars:' Michigan clerks face increasing pressure as November nears
LANSING — The 2020 presidential election and the fallout from debunked allegations of fraud are still fresh in East Lansing City Clerk Marie Wicks' mind. And she's not alone. County...
Cambridge's Matt Buckman commits to Hillsdale College for basketball
Cambridge senior Matt Buckman committed to play college basketball at NCAA Division II Hillsdale College on Tuesday. Buckman, a 6-foot-4 guard/forward, averaged 25.7 points per game last season for the Blue Jays. He added 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field, 82 percent from the free throw line and 39 percent from 3-point range. Buckman, the 2023-24 Capitol South Player of the Year, enters this season having scored a program-record 1,517 points. Buckman is a three-sport athlete who also quarterbacks the football team and is a multi-year varsity golfer. Hillsdale College, which is located in Hillsdale, MI, went 18-10 last season after three consecutive 20-win campaigns and plays in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Michigan Has The Most Financially Distressed People In The US
If you live in Michigan and are strapped for cash, you are not alone. Michigan is home to the most financially distressed people in the United States. That's right, out of 50 states the Great Lakes State takes the number one spot on a recent Wallet Hub list. How did...
Michigan Chronicle’s Endorsements for the Aug. 6 State Primary
Michigan’s 8.4 million registered voters – including the 1.5 million Wayne County registered voters – are gearing up for the Aug. 5, 2024, statewide primary elections. Detroit, specifically, will play a huge role in the election of the state’s next U.S. Senator, and there are key congressional seats up for a vote as well. The Michigan Chronicle’s editorial board has researched and interviewed several of the candidates who will appear on Detroiter’s ballots, and we’ve made our endorsements below.
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...
Jackson County Sheriff deputies arrest drunk driver at local golf course
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Sherrif’s deputies in Jackson County arrested a driver they said was driving drunk on Wednesday. It happened just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday at the Cascades on South Brown Street. The Sheriff’s Office said they were called to the area for reports of a drunk...
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.
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.
Michigan has 'epidemic' of cold case homicides. State budget targets unsolved Lansing-area murders
LANSING — The state's latest budget directs $250,000 to the State Police unit charged with solving cold cases in nine counties in and around Lansing, part of an effort to reduce a growing number of unsolved homicides. The newly budgeted funds, allocated to Michigan State Police's First District Cold Case Unit, come at a time when unsolved homicides have become "an epidemic" locally and throughout the country, State Police Det. Sgt. Larry Rothman said. ...
St. Johns-area meat market to open store in downtown DeWitt
DEWITT — A St. Johns-area meat market and butcher shop specializing in fresh cuts, summer sausages and jerky is opening a second location in downtown DeWitt by the end of the year, the company announced this week. Bellingar Specialty Meats will occupy an approximately 4,000-square-foot storefront at 128 S. Bridge St. The DeWitt...
Thunderstorms ahead, flooding rain possible for Detroit, Ann Arbor areas
Following the theme for the past several days, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely once again this evening and into the overnight hours. Locally heavy rainfall is the biggest threat - especially in areas like Detroit and Ann Arbor if these storms move through slowly - although one or two storms could be strong to severe with isolated damaging wind gusts.
August First Fridays in Adrian has a busy lineup of events for 'A Night at the Movies'
ADRIAN — There will be a little bit of everything happening throughout Adrian for the August edition of First Fridays titled “A Night at the Movies.” From a classic car cruise to performances of Shakespeare in the Park, and from a movie showing in the streets and more, people can make themselves busy in and around downtown Adrian. ...
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