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Transformed Kroger in Hamburg boasts cheese kiosk, wider aisles
HAMBURG TWP. — Shoppers at the Kroger in Hamburg Township will notice a transformation during their next grocery trip. Store officials, employees and local leaders gathered Wednesday, July 31, to commemorate the completion of a nearly 30,000-square-foot expansion of the store at 9700 Chilson Commons Circle near Pinckney. The national grocery and pharmacy retailer...
MHSAA picks Dundee's Layton for prestigious multi-sport award
DUNDEE — Dundee athletic director Ross Crow kept a pretty good secret in late June. When Dundee senior Ethan Layton picked up a prestigious statewide honor from the Michigan High School Coaches Association, Crow held on to the breaking news until the Dundee scholar athlete awards banquet just before graduation. “I had no idea...
Jordon Van Sickle looks to make an impact for Adrian College men's track
JONESVILLE — It may be the end of his high school athletic career, but 2024 Jonesville graduate Jordon Van Sickle will be continuing his track and field career at the next level. More: Warrick Elder brings his shooting talents to Spring Arbor University men's basketball The former three-sport Comet student-athlete, who received academic and...
Treasure hunting on U.S. 127
VAN WERT—Everybody loves a bargain and bargain hunters are finding their treasurers at the World’s Longest Yard Sale all along U.S. 127 from 5 miles North of Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama. The 690-mile trek takes bargain hunters right through Van Wert County.
Michigan has 'epidemic' of cold case homicides. State budget targets unsolved Lansing-area murders
LANSING — The state's latest budget directs $250,000 to the State Police unit charged with solving cold cases in nine counties in and around Lansing, part of an effort to reduce a growing number of unsolved homicides. The newly budgeted funds, allocated to Michigan State Police's First District Cold Case Unit, come at a time when unsolved homicides have become "an epidemic" locally and throughout the country, State Police Det. Sgt. Larry Rothman said. ...
Students from Dexter and Chelsea Make the List
From Alaska to New Jersey and here in Michigan, college students from Dexter and Chelsea are working hard. Here’s a look at some local students who made the grade. At the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Rheana Grudzinski of Chelsea was named to the spring 2024 dean’s list. Students receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans’ list. The list recognizes students’ outstanding academic achievements.
Here are the candidates running for school boards across Eaton County
EATON RAPIDS — There are crowded races for several school boards across Greater Lansing, and school board races in Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids, having the most candidates, could be the most intense for Eaton County. Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids respectively have six and five candidates running for six-year seats on their individual Boards of Education. There are three open seats in Grand Ledge, and two in Eaton Rapids. ...
Hudson Preparing for Citywide Yard Sale Weekend
Hudson, MI – The City of Hudson will host their citywide yard sale weekend…beginning Thursday. Mindy Valdez talked about it, and an event at the local library, on a recent edition of Hudson Happenings…. Tune into our local and state newscasts, anytime day or night, for this story...
MSU Football Star Sounds Off On Former Teammate That Left For Rival Michigan
The Michigan State Spartans suffered several losses in the transfer portal this spring. Perhaps the most bitter was the departure of safety Jaden Mangham, who left for Michigan.
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: August 2
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 14th season this spring. We’re on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Each week into October, we will have a full line up of Market Music. Items at the Market include: fresh produce, honey, eggs,...
Purple Rose Theatre’s 2024-2025 Season Begins with Jeff Daniels comedy
CHELSEA — The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has selected an exciting lineup of plays for its 34th season, featuring a Michigan Premiere and three World Premiere productions. PRTC Founder and Artistic Director, Jeff Daniels, to open the season this September with a wacky World Premiere comedy that includes classic Christmas characters and internet shenanigans in, “OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED”. PRTC Resident Artist, Eric Pfeffinger (“Human Error”) returns in February 2025 with a Michigan Premiere that shares a unique connection in, “Fourteen Funerals.”
Michigan Firefighters to Receive $15M in Protective Gear, Detroit Misses Out on Funding Opportunity
In a substantial move to bolster the safety and readiness of Michigan's firefighters, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded nearly $15 million in grants, destined for the purchase of additional firefighting turnout gear. This grant, as reported by Michigan Labor and Economic Opportunity, will arm 187 fire and safety agencies with necessary protective gear, aiming to enhance the operational capacity of firefighters across the state.
Kalamazoo First Responder Creates Tool That Could Save Michigan Teens Lives
It's no secret to any of us here in Michigan, the United States, and really all over the world that the suicide rates have gone up. The overall rate has gone up, but the most concerning demographic is teenagers as their world continues to change and the suicide rate continues to climb with no halt in the foreseeable future. Although we can say life shouldn't be hard for them, we didn't experience the world like they do now.
August First Fridays in Adrian has a busy lineup of events for 'A Night at the Movies'
ADRIAN — There will be a little bit of everything happening throughout Adrian for the August edition of First Fridays titled “A Night at the Movies.” From a classic car cruise to performances of Shakespeare in the Park, and from a movie showing in the streets and more, people can make themselves busy in and around downtown Adrian. ...
Ann Arbor Pride kicks off Saturday with 150 vendors and lineup of performances
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – More than 150 vendors and a lineup of local and national performers will take over downtown Tree Town on Saturday during the annual Ann Arbor Pride. From noon to 9 p.m., the free event will have dancing, singing, live music and drag performances spread over two stages at the Main and Liberty intersection.
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