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Up North churches 'sharing God's heart' for immigrant neighbors amid polarized politics
ARCADIA — Near the shores of Lake Michigan in the northwestern part of the state, immigrant families streamed into the former elementary school of a small township on a hot Sunday afternoon. "¡Trabajadores Agricolas Y Familias!" read a sign in Spanish greeting them at the entrance of the community center of Arcadia. "Welcome Farm Workers and Families!" ...
Inside the Abandoned & Trashed Homer Lanes in Calhoun County, Michigan
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The bowling alley in Homer, Michigan opened in 1963 with great anticipation from the community. It was originally called 'Meadow Lanes' Meadow Lanes' because, well...it was built...
Chelsea Swim and Dive Wins Waverly Relays
The Chelsea girls’ swim and dive team opened the 2024 season in a big way, by winning the Howard Comstock Waverly Relays last week. It was the second year in a row that the Bulldogs claimed the top spot in Grand Ledge. Chelsea finished with 228 points, to beat...
Klawonn and Renfer Lead Men’s Golf at Lou Collins Invitational Tournament to Open the Season
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The Adrian College men's golf team opened the season over the weekend with a two-day tournament hosted by The University of Olivet. The Bulldogs shot 318 on day one to sit in seventh, but bounced back to shoot 310 on day two to finish sixth.
The Courthouse Square Museum is looking to add its first-ever elevator this year
The Courthouse Square Museum in Charlotte is the site of many events around the year. They are now looking to add an elevator to help anyone who needs it, be able to better enjoy the museum.
Michigan Sheriff Warns of Elaborate Phone Scam
It seems every time you open your phone, you're in danger of being scammed. Someone out there comes up with an elaborate scheme and randomly dials your phone number and could swindle you out of thousands of dollars. While there are countless scams present at any given time, a Michigan...
Police say 1 teen dead, another injured in shooting at outside Michigan State Fair
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — Two teenagers were shot, one fatally, just outside the Michigan State Fair. Gunshots were reported just before 10 p.m. Saturday. The shooting took place in the fair’s parking lot and was initially described as an active shooter situation prompting several law enforcement agencies to respond. But authorities later said it was an “isolated incident.” Both victims, 14-year-old teenage boys, had arrived at the fair with friends. Investigators said they believed the shooting stemmed from an argument in recent days. Police say the injured victim remains in stable condition.
12 road closures to look out for this week in Michigan
It’s September but those construction barrels aren’t going anywhere. Between Sunday, Sept. 1, and Saturday, Sept. 7, more than 105 new lane, ramp, and road closures are scheduled to begin on the state’s primary roads, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). If you purchase a...
Plane Crash Victim Found In Michigan Lake After Disappearing 17 Years Ago
A family got some clousre after a loved one went missing over 17 years ago. In August 2007, a Socata TB-20 Trinidad plane crashed in Lake Huron, carrying 52-year-old pilot Karen Dodds and her fiancé, 56-year-old H. Brooke Stauffer Jr. The plane left from Mackinac Island, bound for Bad...
Grocery Chain With 100+ Michigan Locations Admits to Price Gouging on Staples
You may have had suspicions that the price of staple grocery items has been artificially inflated, especially during the last four years. But now we're learning that one major grocery chain has admitted to price-gouging customers on items like milk and eggs. Antitrust Hearing Includes Damning Testimony. As officials with...
Abandoned Hoarder House in the Michigan Countryside
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. This place reminds me of the house in the original 1970s version of the movie “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”.....sitting out in the country, surrounded by yellow fields, and a good distance away from other country homes in the area.
Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on New Location, 2 Hours From Michigan
Buc-ee's is moving closer and closer to Michigan as the popular convenience store chain just broke ground on a new location that's roughly two hours from Michigan. This new location will be the closest Buc-ee's to Michigan. Earlier this month, Buc-ee's officially broke ground on its first Ohio location. I...
Vote now for Lenawee County Athlete of the Week for Aug. 26-30
The 2024-25 fall season is in full swing now as football kicked off and girls swimming got in the pool as well. So who had the best debut or who followed up last week's performance strong? Vote now for Lenawee County Athlete of the Week for Aug. 26-30. Here are the nominees: ...
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