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Dunesville and Tamarack music festivals: Raring to fire up Lower Peninsula this weekend
The celebration of Michigan music will stretch from Morley to Interlochen starting Friday, with two cozy festivals that revel in the spirit of the Great Lakes State. The previews at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS AND TICKET LINKS. One festival revels in the splendor of northern Michigan and...
What now for Gov. Whitmer?
It's not often we're in your inbox on a Sunday, but with the 2024 presidential race upended by President Joe Biden bowing out, we wanted to make sure you had the latest information available. The Free Press is calling our best sources, hitting the streets and getting you answers on...
Tigers’ top prospect Max Clark set to make West Michigan Whitecaps debut
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Two of the Detroit Tigers’ top-three prospects are set to make their debuts with the West Michigan Whitecaps this week. The Tigers announced Sunday the promotion of outfielder Max Clark and middle infielder Kevin McGonigle to the High-A level, after the duo compiled a strong start to the season with the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers.
1 pedestrian killed, 1 hurt in western Michigan when trailer hauling boat breaks free
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — One person was killed and another was hurt in western Michigan when a trailer hauling a pontoon boat disconnected from the vehicle towing it and struck them. The victims were walking along a bike path Sunday afternoon in Holland Township when they were struck...
Budweiser Clydesdales to trot through Muskegon, Grand Haven
MUSKEGON, Mich. — For the third time in the last ten years, the Budweiser Clydesdales will make a stop in Muskegon. On Friday, July 26, the eight-horse hitch will make an appearance in Downtown Muskegon to mark the 90th anniversary of Tyler Sales Company Inc. The Clydesdales will parade...
Muskegon’s eyesore could transform into 557 housing units, pickleball courts and rooftop pool
MUSKEGON, MI -- Some of Muskegon’s best waterfront views are wasted on broken windows. New plans for the old Shaw-Walker factory would bring tenants, diners, pool-goers and pickleballers to the underutilized, massive property sitting at 920 Washington Ave, across from Muskegon Lake. If you purchase a product or register...
Pickup truck attempting to pass in Montcalm County hits car head-on, killing one
MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. — A Greenville woman is dead and two others are seriously hurt after a head-on collision Friday afternoon. The Montcalm County Sheriff's Office said just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on West Stanton Road near North Johnson Road in Pine Township.
Ottawa County Intersection Closed for Investigation After Pedestian Struck Near Holland Township Park
A pedestrian collision on Sunday afternoon in Holland Township resulted in local authorities shutting down a key intersection, prompting an investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The incident, which occurred near Quincy Park at the junction of Quincy Street and 140th Avenue around 2 p.m., involved a vehicle with an attached trailer making contact with a pedestrian, details WZZM 13.
From dance lessons to football tailgates, Lake Michigan cruise stacks lineup
MUSKEGON, MI -- If you’re looking for live music, a history tour or an Instagram-worthy sunset selfie then check out Muskegon’s Aquastar. The historic boat, formerly known as The Port City Princess, has been cruising Muskegon shores since 1987. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Costco coming to Fruitport Township after a nearly year-long delay
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - A new Costco location is back in the works for Fruitport Township near Muskegon. The discount retailer previously made plans last fall for a store at 6072 S. Harvey St., a former Fruitport Golf Club property, but the project got put on hold. But after nearly a year delay, the new store and gas station have renewed plans to open late fall 2025.
1 of 3 men charged in deadly Muskegon shooting takes plea deal
MUSKEGON, MI – One of three men charged in a deadly shooting that happened after a botched drug deal accepted a plea agreement for his role in the killing. Dashawn Bates faces up to life in prison after recently pleading no contest to second-degree murder in Muskegon County Circuit Court in connection to the shooting death of 20-year-old Dominic Sugin.
Police confirm that missing teenager from Kent County has been found safe
Police have announced that a missing teen from Kent County has been found safe after an extensive search that lasted nearly two months. According to the Kent County sheriff’s department, they were able to locate Penelope “Penny” Wise at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 21st. According...
Optional selections for car insurance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The last time Grand Rapids car accident lawyer Tom Sinas was here, he gave us a debrief of Michigan auto no-fault insurance, focusing on selections for medical coverage and liability protection. Today, we’re keeping on the topic, and talking about an optional selection you have called Underinsured/Uninsured.
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