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Summer's latest sunsets are happening this week
Late sunsets are a staple of Michigan summers. Sitting on the beaches of Lake Michigan or Lake Superior, watching the sun go down and a bonfire to follow. With the summer solstice occurring one week ago today, the latest sunsets of the year are occurring right now. Michigan is in...
Meet the 2024 All-MMAC baseball team
‘New Lothrop and Chesaning put seven players apiece on the 2024 All-Mid-Michigan Activities Conference baseball team. Montrose was next with five players. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Eugene Seals Jr. is the next president and CEO of the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce
SAGINAW, MI – As Veronica Horn approaches retirement, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce has announced its new president and CEO. Eugene Seals Jr. will soon assume the chamber’s top job, board of directors chairman Seth Perigo announced this week. If you purchase a product or register for...
Calls for resignation don’t rattle library board member who made comments against homeless people
BAY CITY, MI – A member of the Bay County Library Board who is under scrutiny for saying homeless people have “no business” at the library said he does not intend to resign despite calls to do so by a county commissioner and members of the public.
Ex-Saginaw County Jail officer charged with Tasing coworker
SAGINAW, MI — Assaults against jail corrections officers is far from unheard of. Typically, though, it’s violence from inmates the officers are fending off. But a former Saginaw County corrections officer is facing an assault charge after allegedly tasing a colleague as a practical joke. If you purchase...
Electric Forest attendee dies after being found in critical condition at festival
ROTHBURY, MI – A 34-year-old man who attended this year’s Electrical Forest event died after he was transported from the festival’s site to an area hospital, organizers said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Man convicted of raping 2 Michigan teens to be executed in Oklahoma
A man convicted of raping two Michigan teenagers is set to be executed in Oklahoma. The Associated Press reported that Richard Rojem, 66, has exhausted his appeals and is scheduled to receive a three-drug lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester on Thursday. A Washita County jury convicted...
Walgreens CEO says company set to close ‘significant’ number of stores
National pharmacy chain Walgreens is set to close a “significant” number of underperforming stores as the company struggles with the changing marketplace, according to CNN. Walgreens operates an estimated 8,600 locations in the U.S. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth said the...
Michigan lawmakers pass $82.5 billion budget mostly along party lines
LANSING, MI – Michigan lawmakers passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 during an overnight session. The spending plan received its final votes of approval just after 5 a.m. Thursday, June 27. It includes $59 billion for state agencies and departments and another $23.4 billion for education. If...
Sleeping Bear Surf to celebrate 20 years with weekend Up North shindig
EMPIRE, MI - When the Skrocki family opened the Sleeping Bear Surf shop in the tiny beach town of Empire in 2004, there were more than a few people who raised their eyebrows, wondering how a shop dedicated to Great Lakes surfing would fare in a community more known for boating, its sandy stretches and famous dunes just up the road.
Record traffic projected for Michigan roads, airports this 4th of July
Record-setting travel is projected for the upcoming holiday in Michigan. More than 2.6 million residents are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home during the week of Independence Day, according to AAA. That would surpass the 2.4 million travelers from 2023. This year, the Fourth of July falls...
A serial killer took her life 10 years ago, but Rebekah Bletsch made ‘a difference in this world’
MUSKEGON, MI – For the last decade, Debra Reamer has faithfully worn a button pinned close to her heart. The small trinket displays a photo of her daughter, Rebekah Bletsch, smiling on her wedding day. It symbolizes happier times. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Letter from the Editor: Flint is burning, and political dysfunction is gas on the fire
I have a soft spot for Flint. I love the energy of the people, the resilient sense of hometown pride, the entrepreneurial spirit. For examples, check out the ongoing series The Flint Journal calls “We Are Flint.”. So a reporting project running this week on MLive feels like a...
Lovable Michigan Travel Deals: Cherry slush, island breezes, Grand Hotel savings
With the Solstice behind us, we’re hurtling head-long into summer. More heat waves are on tap, so right now we’re looking to share some vacation deals that will keep you cool and help you save a few bucks at the same time. Luckily, we’ve found some that come with island breezes and delectable sips of cherry wine, cider and even cherry slush.
Climb 94 steps to the top of Michigan’s oldest lighthouse for a stunning view
PORT HURON, MI - Ninety-four steps. Eighty-six feet off the ground. Nearly 200 years of history. Welcome to the Fort Gratiot Light Station, Michigan’s oldest lighthouse located in the heart of Port Huron. In a state featuring the most lighthouses out of any other in the U.S., Fort Gratiot...
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