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Michigan, Canada officially connected by North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge
DETROIT - It’s not open yet, but the Gordie Howe International Bridge has just become an official border crossing, connecting Michigan and Canada by the largest cable-stayed bridge in all of North America. It’s the latest milestone in the Bridge’s ongoing construction between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Passenger killed after being ejected in crash with semi in Northern Michigan
KALKASKA COUNTY, MI – A Northern Michigan man was killed after he was ejected from a vehicle in a crash with a semi-truck on Thursday, July 25. Police responded to the fatal crash at 11:52 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of U.S. 131 and Twin Lake Road in Kalkaska County, according to a news release from the Kalkaska County Sheriff’s Office.
Reed City Schools health clinic set for August opening
Family Health Care, a federally qualified health center that operates school-based clinics in Baldwin, Grant, and White Cloud has tentatively set a date in August for the opening of a new clinic at Reed City Area Public Schools.
West Michigan nurse acquires Up North hotel management company
A nurse by trade, Michelle Beukema for decades has played an informal but key role in her family’s hospitality companies. Now, she’s taking the reins of a similar business Up North. Beukema acquired a 67% stake in Cheboygan-based American Hospitality Management Inc. on July 1 from previous majority...
Mich. woman accused of fatally injuring her girlfriend’s infant after getting drunk while babysitting
REED CITY, Mich. (TCN) -- A 31-year-old woman is being charged with murder after she allegedly got drunk while babysitting her girlfriend’s 4-month-old child and severely injuring her, leading to the baby’s death. According to MLive.com, on Saturday, July 21, at 2 a.m., Reed City Police Department officers...
Armed standoff with police ends with suspect hiding in well inside northern Michigan house
HIGGINS TWP, MI — A probation absconder is in custody after engaging in a seven-hour, armed standoff with police in Roscommon County. About 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of gunfire at a residence on North Central Drive in Higgins Township. If...
A Skeleton Appears on the Lake Michigan Shore Every Few Years
Seventeen miles north of Muskegon on the shores of Lake Michigan lies a skeleton – a skeleton that dates all the way back to 1897. On Sylvan Beach is the home of the wreckage of The Contest; a ship that was built in Holland, Michigan in 1863. According to Wisconsinshipwrecks.org, The Contest was used for transporting dry goods and foods, cord wood, posts, stones, and railroad ties.
Northern Michigan’s giant sequoia must be seen to be believed
MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, MI – Try as we might, photos and video don’t do this tree justice. The Michigan Champion giant sequoia simply must be seen to be believed. At 76 years old, it’s thriving near Lake Michigan at Lake Bluff Farms in Manistee Township, Mich. Planted in...
Two seriously injured in hit-and-run in downtown Clare
A late evening motorcycle ride through Clare last Thursday, July 18, turned into a tragic crash when they were hit by a speeding driver on McEwan Street. Clare Police Chief David Saad said in a press release, “A white Chevrolet SUV, traveling south at a high rate of speed on McEwan” crashed into an orange Harley Davidson motorcycle stopped for a red light at the intersection of Fifth Street.
Floto’s Gifts Closing After 78 Years of Serving the Grand Haven Community
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Floto’s Gifts, a beloved fixture in our downtown community since 1946 has announced they are closing their doors. For nearly eight decades, Floto’s Gifts has been more than just a store; it has been a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a unique selection of local t-shirts, sweatshirts, throws, Coast Guard items, and more.
Grand Rapids has less empty offices than rest of country
A new report from a West Michigan economic development organization found that office vacancy rates in the Grand Rapids area are down, retail activity is up, and the industrial and housing markets both remain tight.
John Gibbs, ousted as Ottawa County administrator, donates to commissioners’ election rivals
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- John Gibbs, ousted as Ottawa County’s administrator earlier this year, has donated money to a handful of election candidates trying to unseat county commissioners in the Aug. 6 primary linked to a highly conservative group. The donations are listed in campaign finance reports, filed this...
No body contacted advisory issued for Rotary Park on Lake White Cloud
WHITE CLOUD — On Friday, July 26, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) was notified by Ferris State University that they collected bacterial samples from Rotary Park on Lake White Cloud that showed elevated E. coli levels. Children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are the most at risk. Flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, and dehydration can occur from exposure to contaminated water. Upper respiratory illnesses, such as ear, nose, and throat infections, may also occur, in addition to skin infections if an open wound is not properly protected. Ferris State University will continue collect samples and results will be reported by Ferris State University and DHD#10 when available.
New acute care clinic opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A firm that staffs emergency rooms in West Michigan has opened what it calls a “first-of-its kind” clinic that offers care beyond what’s provided at urgent care clinics but below the full scope of emergency room services found at a hospital. Emergency...
Park Township short-term rental ban would have long-term effects, businesses say
Published by the Frost Research Center at Hope College, the study sought to determine the economic impact of Park Township's short-term rental industry, surveying local businesses in the Holland area.
Avoid Traffic at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival with Free Shuttle
The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is undoubtedly one of West Michigan's top events, spanning ten days and offering dozens of unique events from fireworks, to cardboard boat races, and more. This year's festival will be the 100th, so I would assume we'll see some of the biggest crowds in the festival's history.
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