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The Internet Is Just Now Discovering What is Odd About Interstate 69 in Michigan
Interstate 69 is one of 4 major interstate routes that cross Michigan along with I-75, I-94 and I-96. Interstate does something odd in Michigan and it's something that is exceedingly rare across the entire interstate system. I-69 changes direction. North-south interstates have odd numbers and for a great deal of...
Whitmer on GOP claims of ‘undemocratic’ shift to Harris: ‘Give me a break’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) weighed in on the Republican claims that when Vice President Harris becomes the Democratic nominee for president it will be an “undemocratic” shift, saying “give me a break.” Asked by Fox News Digital what she thinks of the criticism coming from the GOP about Harris’s rise to the top of…
National Labor Relations Board investigates alleged union threats at Michigan hospital
GRAND BLANC TWP. Mich. - Two nurses at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc Township are filing a claim with the National Labor Relations Board. The nurses say the union threatened to fire them. They say union bosses told them they would be fired if they didn't sign paperwork authorizing the...
NAN Michigan and United Six+ Announce Victory in Federal Racism Lawsuit Against UEC
A crucial moment in the fight for civil rights unfolded in Michigan as the National Action Network (NAN) Michigan Chapter, led by Rev. Charles Williams II, joined forces with the plaintiffs known as the United Six+ to announce a significant development in their federal racism lawsuit against United Electrical Contractors (UEC). On July 17, at the US Eastern District Courthouse in Detroit and later at Packard Row in Ann Arbor, they revealed UEC’s admission of liability, marking a pivotal step forward in addressing and rectifying workplace racism.
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
As Hurricane Beryl rains down on Michigan, much of West MI is under a flood watch sustained rainfall is suspected throughout the Midwest. Since making landfall as a category 1 hurricane, Beryl has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. However, that has not stopped it from dumping nearly 6 inches of rain across parts of the state.
Bill signed to combat statewide EMT, paramedic shortages
(The Center Square) – Michigan has a new way to address its EMT shortage. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law that would extend temporary EMT and paramedic licenses from 120 days to a year. House Bills 4613 and 4614 were sponsored by state Rep. Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River. “You don’t have to work in an ambulance or an emergency room for very long before you see just how devastating staffing...
Interlochen alumna Jewel to join Melissa Ethridge for concert
Two iconic performers will come together at Interlochen Center for the Arts when four-time Grammy nominee Jewel will perform with rock legend and two-time Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge on Monday for a sold-out performance. Jewel, hailed as “one of the best singer-songwriters since Joni Mitchell” by the New York Times, is the creative...
Petoskey District Library to host ‘human books’ in unique program
PETOSKEY — Patrons can stop by the Petoskey District Library on Aug. 3 to check out a "human book," or people who have volunteered to offer their stories and perspectives. According to a press release, the Petoskey District Library will be the first library in Northern Michigan to provide human books to checkout,...
Election Q&A: Get to know your Resort Township Trustee candidates
RESORT TOWNSHIP — Among the millage proposals and county-wide votes, Resort Township will be filling two open trustee spots on the Aug. 6 ballot. Three candidates are running to fill the two open seats in Resort Township: Nicholas Cononico, Tim Howard and Alfred Welsheimer. ...
Sheriff's department earns online training award
CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department recently received an “Excellence in Online Training Management” award from Lexipol Connect for 2023. Sheriff Tim Cook noted the work of his command team in ensuring that all members of the department meet or exceed the training requirements set forth by the state of Michigan, Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) when it comes to training mandates. ...
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