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‘World’s Largest Weather Vane’ inspired by Lake Michigan shipwreck 123 years ago
MONTAGUE, MI -- On an unremarkable corner in a lakeside town, there’s a unique roadside stop. It claims a world record but its history is Pure Michigan. The “world’s largest weathervane” stands tall at 48 feet high at the corner of Dowling and Water Street in Montague.
Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
CNN Goes Dark During Democratic National Convention
CNN went dark for more than two minutes during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, cutting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech short for viewers of the network. In the middle of Whitmer’s speech, CNN’s feed abruptly cut to a black screen, losing both visuals...
Brake failure leads to three-car crash in Grand Haven Township, deputies say
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A 19-year-old Muskegon driver is expected to recover after a three-car crash in Grand Haven Township, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The crash happened on US-31 and Comstock Street at about 1:50 p.m. Friday. Crime: Two men charged in kidnapping of woman,...
15-year-old Saranac girl dies after crash in Ionia County
KEENE TWP, Mich. (WILX) - A teenage girl is dead Friday afternoon after a car crash in Ionia County, sheriff’s deputies said in a statement. Just after 2:00 p.m., deputies were sent to the 10,000 block of Sayles Rd in Keene Twp for reports of a crash. There, deputies...
Roahrig Scores Elusive Sprint Car Victory at Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI (August 23, 2024) — Tyler Roahrig filled in another blank on his racing resume Friday night by winning the 500 Sprint Car Tour feature event Friday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. Roahrig, from Plymouth, Indiana, has won several feature events at Kalamazoo throughout his career including some of...
Coldwater's Foley voted Best Volleyball Player of the Past Decade
COLDWATER – On Monday, we here at The Daily Reporter released our list of who we felt were the Top 10 Best Volleyball Players of the Past Decade from right here in Branch County. Included in that top 10 were state champions, All-State honorees, conference most valuable players, college stars, and even a few national champions, representing the best of the best from right here in Branch County. ...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Michigan DNR Approves Electric Bikes On State Trails
The use of electric bikes is going up every day in Michigan- you've probably seen people ripping around town at a high speed on these motorized bicycles. So naturally in a move that reflects the rising popularity of electric bikes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its rules to allow certain e-bikes on state-owned trails.
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