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West Point commencement features President Joe Biden, Michigan cadets
WEST POINT, N.Y. — After four years at the U.S. Military Academy, Dominic Curti got the graduation most cadets hope for: Under a clear blue sky, the Bloomfield Hills cadet listened to the president, his commander-in-chief, deliver the commencement speech. Then, he received his diploma and was commissioned as an Army officer,...
Why is Michigan in the Eastern Time Zone and Not on Central Time?
It happens from time to time (pun fully intended) - you encounter someone from out of that just assumes Michigan is in the Central Time zone, and they seem puzzled when you set them straight. It hasn't always been this way. Did you know that the entire state of Michigan...
USPS Is Asking Michigan Residents To Check Their Mailboxes This Week
Okay, I don't know about you, but I am AWFUL at checking my mail because who wants to look in there? Most of the time the mail is only bringing bad news such as tax forms, notices, and or even bills. With that being said, the one time I do check the mail is when I am expecting a check or small package and that's when I am bombarded with magazines, bills, and other letters that have been sent in the recent weeks. I'm sure these drives USPS mailmen and mailwomen insane but I'm working on it.
Lake Michigan’s ‘Curvy Highway’ May Be the Great Lakes Region Greatest Road Mystery
The shorelines of the Great Lakes have some fabled roads to ride. Drives like the Tunnel of Trees or Brockway Mountain Drive in Michigan are unparalleled. There is an odd highway on a peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan that is truly like no other. It's known as the Curvy...
Why is Michigan in the Eastern Time Zone and Not on Central Time?
It happens from time to time (pun fully intended) - you encounter someone from out of that just assumes Michigan is in the Central Time zone, and they seem puzzled when you set them straight. It hasn't always been this way. Did you know that the entire state of Michigan...
Michigan Remember To Turn This Off While Your Windows Are Open
One of the bills that can fluctuate the most and cause financial hardship or stress for many individuals is the electricity bill. Depending on the time of year, there are some factors that can cause the electricity bill to be higher or lower. Some things we can't avoid like using the lights or other electronics for household needs like vacuums and kitchen appliances.
Whitmer Lowering Michigan’s Flags For Memorial Day
Michigan Remembers: Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Memorial Day. As Memorial Day approaches, the state of Michigan is preparing to honor the fallen heroes who served our nation. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered the lowering of flags on all public buildings and grounds across the state.
The 3rd Annual Taste of The Creek Announced For Michigan
With the return of warm weather, it means it’s a perfect time to get outside and throw the grill on, and cook up some mean-tasting food. But sometimes the nice weather lead you to want to go out and give yourself a little break and enjoy some food made by some great local vendors from around Southwest Michigan.
Surprise, the Mackinac Bridge is Not the Largest Bridge in Michigan – This is
The Mackinac Bridge that connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas is the state's most iconic bridge and without question the longest, but it's not the largest. The Mackinac Bridge is nearly 5 miles long, carries 4 lanes of Interstate 75 and is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Yet, there is a bridge in Michigan that's larger. It's exactly 300 miles south of the Straits of Mackinac on I-75 in Detroit.
USPS Is Asking Michigan Residents To Check Their Mailboxes This Week
Okay, I don't know about you, but I am AWFUL at checking my mail because who wants to look in there? Most of the time the mail is only bringing bad news such as tax forms, notices, and or even bills. With that being said, the one time I do check the mail is when I am expecting a check or small package and that's when I am bombarded with magazines, bills, and other letters that have been sent in the recent weeks. I'm sure these drives USPS mailmen and mailwomen insane but I'm working on it.
Consumers Energy fined $1 million following investigation into faulty meters, estimated billing, delays
MICHIGAN, USA — Consumers Energy agreed to pay a $1 million fine following an investigation into faulty meters, estimated billing and delays in new service hookups. The utility company was investigated by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) after customers complained about the issues at a public forum in 2023.
Lake Michigan’s ‘Curvy Highway’ May Be the Great Lakes Region Greatest Road Mystery
The shorelines of the Great Lakes have some fabled roads to ride. Drives like the Tunnel of Trees or Brockway Mountain Drive in Michigan are unparalleled. There is an odd highway on a peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan that is truly like no other. It's known as the Curvy...
Why is Michigan in the Eastern Time Zone and Not on Central Time?
It happens from time to time (pun fully intended) - you encounter someone from out of that just assumes Michigan is in the Central Time zone, and they seem puzzled when you set them straight. It hasn't always been this way. Did you know that the entire state of Michigan...
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