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New Massive Vegetable Recall Affecting Michigan Walmarts & Aldis
Do you shop at Walmart and Aldi's around Michigan?. A voluntary recall has officially expanded because of the potential health risk in Michigan. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio explained their July 12th recall. The Michigan Department of Agriculture announced that recall. According to the Food and Drug Administration, some...
Country Star Jelly Roll Officially Sworn in as Deputy Sheriff in Michigan
Jelly Roll has definitely come up in the world. He’s quickly gone from former convict to country music darling. It all comes down to being honest about his past through his music and present choices. Now, a sheriff in Michigan is rewarding him for his journey by officially swearing him in as a deputy sheriff.
MSP captain who ran for governor is latest forced departure after failing to report error
LANSING — Capt. Michael Brown, the Michigan State Police district commander who was a Republican candidate for governor in 2022, is retiring Sept. 1 after an internal affairs investigation found he failed to properly report a mistake made by troopers under his supervision. "The bottom line is, I made a mistake on policy...
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheel vehicles vandalized costing thousands in damages
YPSILANTI TWP., Mich. (FOX 2) - Several vans at Meals on Wheels in Ypsilanti were vandalized, not once - but twice over the weekend - leaving thousands of dollars in damages. "Not only did they get vandalized in the overnight hours on Friday, but they came back vandalized again on the overnight hours on Sunday," said Barbara Niess-May,
2 cats suffer smoke inhalation in Northville townhome fire
NORTHVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two cats are being treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a townhome in Northville. Fire crews responded to The Coves of Northville of Taft near Eight Mile just before 1 a.m. Wednesday for the blaze that started on the second floor of one of the homes. Two cats inside the home where the fire started "were exposed to some heavy smoke," according to Northville Fire Chief Matt Samhat.
A look at the top storylines for the upcoming fall high school season
The 2023-24 sports season is all wrapped up after the conclusion of the Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors. So what do Lenawee County sports fans have to look forward to for the upcoming school year? Well, there's never a shortage of storylines around here, so here are a few we're looking forward to in the upcoming fall season: ...
Lenawee County's early-voting site opens for primary election
ADRIAN — When I was little, my mom would take me with her when she voted. I remember going to the polling place in a school building and into the voting booth that had a curtain for privacy. The first time I voted, I was an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Michigan....
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.
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...
Cornel West’s presidential campaign faces ballot challenge, allegations of forgery in Michigan
Professor and independent presidential candidate Cornel West could be blocked from the ballot in Michigan, after a Bay City community activist filed a complaint alleging West’s qualifying petitions were “ rife with forged signatures.” Rosa Holliday, a longtime civil rights advocate and community rights activist from Bay City filed a complaint with the Board of […]
NLRB general counsel meets with Michigan auto parts workers organizing with UAW
Updated 6:32 p.m. 7/31/24 The woman tasked with enforcing U.S. labor law sat down Monday with workers from two Detroit-area auto parts plants — one that recently secured its first UAW contract, and the other still working toward union recognition. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo met with the group of workers […]
7/31: Erin's Wednesday Forecast
Mostly sunny skies kick off an uncomfortable Wednesday with highs in the lower 90s and heat indexes in the middle to upper 90s. Scattered storms can’t be ruled out in areas southwest of Toledo this evening. Thursday is equally humid, but with a cloud deck arriving a bit earlier, we don’t tap into as much heat as Wednesday. Scattered storms stick to the afternoon hours, but some may be strong with heavy downpours and gusty winds. The severe threat sticks southwest of our viewing area, but those closer to Fort Wayne may see the stray strong storm Thursday evening. Scattered storms are likely again Friday. The weekend features a bit of rain by the lakeshore and mild/muggy conditions everywhere else.
Monroe County election guide: Two running for Ida Twp. treasurer
MONROE COUNTY — Voters in Monroe County have more than 30 contested races in Aug. 6’s primary election. The Monroe News sent questionnaires to the candidates in the contested races. Profiles of the candidates in contested primaries will be published over the next few days. Brandjord and Seiler are running for the position of Ida Twp. treasurer. No Democrats filed. ...
'We paid the price': Veterans honored Monday at Monroe County Fair
MONROE — It's been a rewarding week so far for Gene Haman, a Korean War Army veteran who looks good for his age (94) and exercises daily. Haman, who lives in Monroe, received a "Hometown Hero" award at a Toledo Mud Hens' game last week, and on Monday was honored as the oldest male veteran present at the annual Veterans Day program at the Monroe County Fair. ...
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