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Kalkaska man dead after crashing garbage truck into a tree
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Kalkaska man died after he crashed a GFL garbage truck into a tree, according to Michigan State Police. State police said on Friday the truck was traveling westbound on Schuss Lane, near Conifer Trail, in Bagley Township when the crash occurred. "The truck ran...
Two Injured as Suspected Drunk Driver Strikes Motorcyclists in Clare, Michigan, Suspect Arrested
Clare, Michigan, became the unexpected stage for a dramatic turn of events on the night of Thursday, July 18, when two motorcyclists were struck by a suspected drunken driver. The Clare Police Department reported that at approximately 11:23 p.m., at the intersection of 5th Street and McEwan Street, a white Chevrolet SUV collided with an orange Harley Davidson motorcycle, as per ABC12. Carrying a male driver and a female passenger from Mason, both on the motorcycle were gravely injured in the crash.
Hackley Stadium: A Historic Muskegon Treasure
MUSKEGON – Hackley Stadium, the venerable home of the Muskegon Big Reds, stands as a monument to the rich history and tradition of high school football in Michigan. Since hosting its first game in 1907, this iconic venue has been a cornerstone of Muskegon’s athletic culture and a source of pride for the community.
LG property rezoning — including Old Wing Mission — approved by Holland City Council
HOLLAND — Holland City Council voted to rezone six properties — including the Old Wing Mission — on Wednesday, helping pave the way for LG Energy Solution’s third phase expansion project. The move was approved unanimously at a July 17 meeting and rezones 5320, 5304, 5298,...
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours Saturday in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. Roadside trucks sold beer, hats, and Trump-themed rubber ducks to those standing in line for the Trump-Vance rally in Grand Rapids, Mich. It was the first campaign trail stop since an assassination attempt on Trump and his acceptance of the party nomination Thursday...
Plainwell police search for suspect following smoke shop break-in
PLAINWELL, Mich. — The Plainwell Department of Public Safety is searching for a man suspected of breaking into an area business early Thursday morning. Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking into Smoke City Smoke Shop just after 4 a.m. and then loading various items from the counter into an Adidas backpack as well as a smaller bag, police said.
Full moon leads to full night of action at Berlin Raceway
MARNE -- With a full moon in the sky, there was a little bit of chaos at Berlin Raceway on Saturday night, but it led to some fantastic racing. The Model Coverall Limited Late Models had a smaller field than in previous weeks, but there was some more of the rambunctious action that the series had been known for.
Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for donations of "$45m per month"
During Donald Trump's speech at Grand Rapids in Michigan on July 20, the former US President thanked X / Twitter owner Elon Musk for his contribution of "$45m a month".In his first rally since his assassination attempt after a number of speeches at the Republican National Convention, Trump boasted about Musk's financial support to his campaign.It comes soon after Musk endorsed Trump amid reports he had created a super PAC (political action committee, a tax-exempt organisation) to pledge millions and millions a month to his campaign.During the rally, Trump said: "Elon endorsed me the other day, and I read, I...
Emerson the Brave of Holland succumbs to cancer after six years
HOLLAND TWP. — Emerson Hoogendoorn, known as Emerson the Brave, died Thursday, July 18, after a six-year battle with cancer. Emerson, 12, was a student at Harbor Lights Middle School. She's been battling cancer since she was 6. "Today, July 18, 2024, at 3:24 p.m., after a 6+ year...
St. Louis Firefighter Admits Stealing Patient’s Wallet and Credit Card
A St. Louis firefighter who was accused of using a credit card that belonged to the victim of a vehicular accident he responded to last year, has pled guilty to receiving stolen property and fraudulent use of a credit card. Arnold S. Britt, 41, pled guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor charge, and in the process admitted to stealing the man’s wallet and credit card.
Whitmer on the Dem ticket could knock over political dominoes from Lansing to Detroit
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently and insistently says she does not intend to run for president. Just about the only elected official I can think of who has been equally unwavering in their public pledges about their political ambitions is Joe Biden, who said he would never stop running for president. Uh-oh ... Biden's...
Detroit Lions And Head Coach Dan Campbell Should Be Punished By NFL After Getting Exposed By Netflix
The standard has been set, but will the league apply the same principle?. The particular incident in question took place very early on in the year— and the show. St. Brown reveals in the first episode that he suffered an injury to his oblique during Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Warrant issued in drunken crash, no charges against Essexville teacher and more Bay County news
BAY COUNTY, MI – Officials issued a warrant for a Bay County woman they allege killed two men in a drunken crash after leaving her bartending shift. In other news, prosecutors declined to charge a former Essexville teacher who allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a student. If you...
Lake Metroparks to work on access to Leroy Township property, continue Lakefront Trail
Lake Metroparks officials recently voted to advance plans for a new park along the Grand River, while state legislators committed financial support to expand a new trail along Lake Erie. The Lake Metroparks Park Board voted last week to accept a bid to pave an entrance and parking lot at...
Demonstrators in Howell Chant 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
On Saturday, as ex-President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance came for a rally in Grand Rapids, demonstrators in Howell, about 90 minutes away, were at the I-96 and Latson Road overpass chanting, "We love Hitler, we love Trump," the Detroit Free Press reports. In another part of the...
100th Port Huron-to Mackinac Island Sailboat Race draws large crowds
Every year John Lusk meets his friends near the Port Huron Yacht Club, setting up camp in the shade of the same tree to watch the parade of boats heading to the start of the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race. It's a fun tradition among the friends, but every year it seemed...
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