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Southeast Michigan Weekend Guide: Festivals, Tacos, Laughs, and Live Music Galore
This weekend in Southeast Michigan spells a bonanza of festivities and frolics for residents and visitors alike. The slate includes fairs, festivals, and food events that promise to satisfy both your cultural cravings and taste buds. Notably, FOX 2 Detroit spotlights Cider Dayze at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada, offering an array of craft brews, lawn games, and a beer stein-holding contest. On the other side of flavor town, there's Novi Taco Fest at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, featuring over 30 taco trucks, Lucha Libre Wrestling, live music, and a host of vendors.
Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
Absentee ballot request starts today
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Michigan Secretary of Office is reminding residents they can request an absentee ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024. People can request their ballot by mail, online, or at their local clerk’s office. Click here to learn more about voter information.
Attorney General admits Michigan's minimum wage increase poses difficulties
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers are not the only ones raising concerns about Michigan’s minimum wage changes. Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a motion with the state’s Supreme Court, asking for guidance on how to implement inflation adjustments. Nessel specifically pointed out how the court’s broad language in its July ruling could lead to five possible options for when and how to adjust the minimum wage over time, with the state Department of Treasury’s approach and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s...
“You may now sniff the bride”
What started out as farcical matchmaking between two girlfriends steadily gained momentum, evolving into Up North nuptials to rival all others. The occasion was made all the more unique in that the betrothed are actually of the canine persuasion. Lilikoi “Lili” Aucello is a 5-year-old Havapoo and Boomer Dunn-Campbell is...
Michigan’s young delegates at DNC say Harris nomination brought ‘vibe shift’ and a deluge of texts
CHICAGO — In 2008, an 18-year-old Jason Morgan witnessed then-Senator Barack Obama accept the nomination for president of the United States as a Michigan delegate. Sixteen years later, Morgan said he was nearly brought to tears watching Obama’s speech Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. As...
Michigan consumers hit by demands to cover fake unpaid tolls in Florida, Ohio
Did you just get a text claiming that you're about to be hit with a $50 late fee for unpaid tolls in Florida if you don't pay up soon? Well, you're not the only one, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is seeing an uptick in...
Glen Lake Tennis Dominates, Elk Rapids Soccer Sinks in Latest Prep Roundup
Glen Lake boys tennis is off to a strong start, boasting a 5-1-1 record, with their latest match resulting in a tie against Grand Haven. Cadillac's girls golf team placed fourth at the Frank Altimore Invite, while Elk Rapids boys soccer faces a challenging start, losing their third consecutive match. Additionally, Mancelona's Afton Shoup excelled at the NMCS Twilight Invite, leading his team to an overall win.
Belvedere Club awards scholarships to local student employees
CHARLEVOIX — The Belvedere Club recently awarded college scholarships to eight local students who have worked at the club in various roles. The scholarships, averaging $3,800 each for 2024, are renewable for up to four years. Eligibility for the scholarships requires at least three years of employment at the club, meeting specific...
Empire benefit honors local artist Karen Jacob
Empire resident and esteemed artist Karen Jacob will be honored at a special exhibit and celebration, “The Art of Karen Jacob,” on Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, at the Township Hall on Front Street in Empire. The exhibit is a charitable event, with all proceeds from art sales...
Michigan Court of Appeals sides with TCAPS over teacher’s resignation
Traverse City Area Public Schools did not wrongfully discharge a teacher after a conflict over misconduct. That’s after a Thursday decision from the Michigan Court of Appeals. The incident prompting the lawsuit happened in 2020, when Central High School teacher Erin Kosch was teaching class online because of the...
Back to School: Supporting the Whole Student at TCAPS
Traverse City Area Public Schools takes a comprehensive approach to supporting kids in and out of the classroom. When most people think about public schools, they think about education—classrooms, teachers, and textbooks. However, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is working to go beyond traditional scope, offering different services designed to support the well-being of students and their families.
Wear White Before Labor Day at The Parlor!
Bust out the white pants one last time! Head to the White Party sporting your best white attire at The Parlor in Traverse City on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 8pm-midnight, and dance the night away! PRIM brings their energetic take on ’90’s alterna-rock beginning at 9pm. Don’t forget to pose for the photo booths! Tickets, $10. mynorthtickets.com/events/the-white-party-9-1-2024.
Building Bigger, Better, and Brighter Community Colleges
Local colleges prioritizing aviation, healthcare, technology, and connected campus life with new master plans. Exciting and impactful changes are planned at two of northwest Michigan’s largest centers of higher education. While it will take years for the full scope of these plans to come to fruition, students will begin...
More Than Four: Local Family Leads Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
Sarah Rigan has been through just about as much as a mother can handle. Rigan’s son Conor, 5, has been battling cancer nearly his entire life. He was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor at just six months old, and since then has endured six brain surgeries to deal with recurrences of this disease.
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