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Judge rules man awaiting trial in teacher's traffic death must remain in Michigan
A judge denied a motion to allow Justin Simon, 45, to travel out of state while awaiting trial for the traffic crash death of a Port Huron Northern High School teacher. Simon, who is from Tennessee, was visiting Michigan on a hunting trip in during the Oct. 20 crash, according to investigators. In his motion, he asked the court to allow him to leave the state to return home and run his business until his jury trial,...
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office awarded $35,000 grant for new drones
MARSHALL, Mich. — The Marshall Community Foundation has awarded the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office with a $35,000 grant for the purchase of two new drones, deputies announced Wednesday. The money was provided to the agency as an Impact Grant, a contribution that the foundation's grant manager, Jen London, said...
Reading woman injured in single-vehicle crash Tuesday
READING TWP. — Hillsdale County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a single-vehicle personal injury crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to a crash around 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, on Bankers Road near Jerry Drive in Reading Township. A preliminary investigation showed that Donna Snyder, 69, of Reading was traveling westbound...
Celebrate 170 years at the Ingham County Fair with family fun
MASON, Mich. (WILX) - The 170th Ingham County Fair involves families from all over the county from Lansing to Stockbridge. The Fair plays a very important role in the community and the county. The Large Animal Auction will be held on Thursday, August 1st and the Small Animal Auction will be held Saturday, August 3rd.
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...
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.”
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.
Man arrested for cocaine bust after traffic stop
JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) — Cocaine was found during a traffic stop on Saturday night in Jackson, the Jackson Police and Fire Services released in a Facebook post on Tuesday. The traffic stop was conducted by Sergeant Thoresen, who took the driver into custody for an outstanding warrant. A police search of the vehicle revealed that […]
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...
Billboards Are Ruining Michigan And It’s Time To Ban Them
Growing up in Grand Rapids, we're not strangers to billboards shoved in our faces every couple of feet going along US-131. As of 2023, there are an estimated 450 billboards in Grand Rapids alone. Then, the billboards space out and you can appreciate Pure Michigan. But Michigan has an outrageous...
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