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$1.15B Great Lakes dam project enters construction phase
The states of Michigan and Illinois signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cosponsor construction of the $1.15 billion Brandon Road Interbasin Project, which will prevent invasive carp and other aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes, per a July 1 news release from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office.
Dermatologist claims Michigan physician owes him $142K in wages
A Washington, D.C., physician is suing David Stockman, MD, and Saginaw Township-based Michigan Health Clinic, alleging failure to pay $142,000 in wages, M Live reported July 12. Kishore Jayakumar, MD, filed his lawsuit June 24 alleging Dr. Stockman hired him in November 2023 to provide virtual dermatological services from his...
Michigan's deer hunting access permit application period is now open
LANSING, Mich. - Select hunters may need to apply for a limited-hunt access permit to hunt deer in some areas. Michigan's deer hunting access permit application period is open July 15-Aug. 15. Universal antlerless licenses are available for purchase over the counter without an application. You can learn more and...
Supporters, critics clash over how ‘green’ nuclear power is at Palisades hearing
Supporters and opponents of restarting a closed Michigan nuclear power plant voiced feedback Thursday night to federal nuclear regulators who are conducting an environmental review of the proposed relaunch. Palisades, which is located along Lake Michigan in Van Buren County’s Covert Township near South Haven, was shut down more than...
Family Feud at the Heart of Michigan Fast Food Chain’s Demise
A popular Michigan cheesesteak restaurant is shuttering 18 locations, and a feud between family members is said to be the reason for the chain's ultimate demise. Lefty's Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & Grill has been a fast-food staple in the Detroit area, but a legal battle between family members has forced the chain to close more than half of its locations.
Indiana foster mother charged in 10-year-old boy’s death is arrested in Michigan
In April, a 10-year-old boy passed away and now the cause of his death has been revealed. On Saturday evening, authorities arrested an Indiana foster mother who was wanted in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy. The arrest took place in Michigan. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reported...
Police investigating killing of 2 horses near Michigan border
Officials are investigating after determining that two horses were intentionally killed near the Michigan border. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin said July 13 that the horses found near Carey on April 26 died from intentional blunt force trauma. If you purchase a product or register for an...
CertiPUR-US Executive Director to Retire
Michael Crowell, who has served as CertiPUR-US executive director for the past 10 years, will retire by the end of the year. Under Crowell’s decade of leadership, the Rochester Hills, Michigan-based CertiPUR-US foam certification program participation has expanded from 29 foam producers in five countries to more than 100 foam producers in 17 countries, now encompassing much of the foam supplied to the U.S. bedding and upholstered furniture markets. Crowell has played a key role in transforming the flexible polyurethane foam, bedding and furniture industries to make foam products used in the home safer and more sustainable. In May, the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam’s board of directors honored Crowell with the CertiPUR-US program’s Outstanding Leadership Award.
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