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City Junior Golf Championship Played During Mercer/JJGT Event
Maddox Mulnix takes a hefty swing during the R.W. Mercer/Jackson Junior Golf Tour event at Sharp Park Golf Course Monday. His swing must work as he scored a 38 to win the boys’ 11-13 age bracket for nine holes. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. (July 29, 2024 8:26...
Astronomical Observatory To Host Special Outdoor Viewing for Meteor Showers Wednesday
(July 29, 2024 5:33 PM ET) The Jackson College Astronomical Observatory is hosting a special late-night event this Wednesday, July 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. outdoors. Gaze up at the night sky and witness the stunning Southern Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids, and Perseids meteor showers! It’s a rare opportunity to see these celestial wonders up close.
Michigan Hiker Rescued By Two Northwest Women
A Michigan man is recovering after being rescued by two fellow hikers on a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in Kittitas County. The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office says Erin Kinney of Snoqualmie and Letitia Moreno of Everett were hiking near Alaska Mountain when they heard someone calling for help from a nearby boulder field.
Produce recall due to possible Listeria contamination
INDIANA — The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution...
BEWARE: Dangerous And Severe Viral Infection Now Confirmed In MI
Summer in Michigan is usually the season when cases of illness are less frequent as more people are outdoors and the risk of spreading infections is relatively low. But health officials have recently confirmed a dangerous viral disease has now been detected in Michigan and residents are urged to protect themselves against the spread of this virus.
Watch Out For This New Text Message Scam in Michigan
Ah, Michigan, the land of beautiful lakes and unpredictable weather. But lately, it seems like we're also a hotspot for some pretty sketchy texting scams. Picture this: you’re minding your own business, enjoying a nice summer day, when your phone buzzes. You glance at it and see a message saying, "Hey, I'm calling you" or, even weirder, "Dude, what the heck!" Instinctively, you think it’s a friend trying to reach you, but something feels off.
Emergency services director explains lack of FEMA help following May tornado
CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Emergency Services Director Erin Goff is urging residents impacted by the May 7 tornado to consider a limited-time offer for a low-interest loan. She also shed light on the recent decision by Federal Emergency Management Agency, which opted to not offer aid for St. Joseph, Branch and neighboring counties. The agency determined the extent of damage does not justify supplemental federal assistance. ...
Don’t Get Caught Using “Authorized Vehicles Only” Roads In Michigan
I was being a passenger prince while my wife Lindsey drove us to Detroit to see George Strait at Ford Field. When we were near Lansing I saw a Minivan pull over and use the road that is for authorized vehicles only. I'm not sure why they used it but...
Districts are feeding more students due to universal free meals
Multiple districts — A year into the state’s universal free meals program, local food-service directors are seeing big increases in the number of students eating school breakfast and lunch. As a result, districts are renovating school kitchens, adding staff members, zeroing in on production efficiencies and getting creative...
Ohio Rules That All Wings Are Boneless Wings. Does Michigan Agree?
There is never a day that will go by when Ohio confuses me. You understand the concept of boneless chicken. It is chicken without bones in it. Simple to understand, right?. Apparently, Ohio may not understand this "complicated" concept of boneless chicken. Bones Are Allowed In Boneless Chicken. Before you...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - We made it to the middle of the week! Happy Wednesday, mid-Michigan, we hope it’s going great so far. Here are five stories to know for the day ahead. 1. Calls to stop the violence after an 18 and 19-year-old were shot Tuesday morning on Saginaw’s west side. Both are in critical condition in the hospital. The organization, HELP, is partnering with Saginaw police and other community leaders. HELP’s president said fighting violence requires work from everyone. Starting next month, his organization will step up their presence in Saginaw neighborhoods.