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Donation accounts created to aid family of Hillsdale deputy killed during traffic stop
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI – Friends and members of the community have started a GoFundMe and opened a bank account to collect donations for the family of Deputy William Henry Butler Jr. who was killed in the line of duty Thursday. The GoFundMe, organized by Kelly Martin, has so far...
Fire that ravaged 2 Bay City houses under investigation
BAY CITY, MI - A destructive Bay City house fire that spread to another house early Saturday, June 29 is under investigation. The Bay City Department of Public Safety responded around 3:30 a.m. to a house fire on Broadway Street near 36th Street, according to a news release. When crews arrived, they found a “fully involved structure fire” and flames starting to spread to a neighboring structure.
Mackinac Island Ferry Company sold to Florida private equity firm
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - The Hoffmann Family of Companies has bought yet another big Mackinac Island transportation businesses. It announced the purchase today of the Mackinac Island Ferry Company, formerly known as Star Line. With this purchase, the Florida-based private equity firm now owns both passenger ferry companies that service...
Early look at July 4 weather: 3 things we know
An important weather week is coming up. Here is what we know right now. I will say for my part I can’t say exactly what the weather will be for part of Michigan on the Fourth. That part is the southern third of Michigan as an area of thunderstorms will be just south of Michigan with hints the storms could at times be in southern Michigan on the Fourth of July.
No injuries reported in Essexville business structure fire
ESSEXVILLE, MI – A business suffered a massive fire, resulting in 11 fire departments to be dispatched to the scene on Thursday, June 27. MacFarlane Trucking & Excavating, 930 N. Wagner Rd. was fully engulfed in flames around 8:01 p.m., according to the press release on the Hampton Township Public Safety Department, Michigan Facebook page.
See glorious ‘view of the Blue’ from atop Michigan’s oldest lighthouse
PORT HURON, MI — Michigan’s oldest lighthouse provides a unique vantage point of the U.S. and Canadian waters. The Fort Gratiot Light Station is located in the heart of Port Huron, and in a state featuring the most lighthouses out of any other in the U.S., it provides a glorious experience.
Nature center’s summer art show celebrates Michigan flora, fauna
MIDLAND, MI – Visitors to Midland’s Chippewa Nature Center can see a special art exhibition there this summer. “Forged: Sculpted by Nature,” an exhibition of metal sculptures representing Michigan’s diverse array of flora and fauna, is a collaboration among Midland Center for the Arts, CNC, the Max Carey Blacksmith Guild/Steve Anderson School of Blacksmithing (the Guild) and local artists, according to a CNC news release.
Lake Erie harmful algae blooms are ‘getting worse,” say forecasters
TOLEDO, OH — Algae season has begun on Lake Erie and forecasters are expecting the toxic bloom severity to be “moderate to larger-than-moderate” this year. Federal scientists say the bloom began this week off Monroe County and is expected to measure between 4.5 and 6 on a 1-10 severity scale. Anything over 7.5 is considered severe.
From a car trunk in ‘78 to 15 showrooms: The journey of Michigan’s largest fireworks business
LANSING, MI — James Stajos got his first glimpse of the fireworks business as an 8-year-old boy in 1978, watching his father sell fireworks out of the trunk of his car. It’s been the family business ever since, even though it wasn’t always legal, James Stajos said.
This Michigan bar may have cracked the code with mouthwatering cheesesteak
FLINT, MI — It’s no secret that Rust Belt cities — well, their residents — like a hearty meal. Factory workers love a good coney dog (or three) or simply a fresh, large sandwich before heading into their shift to tide them over while on the job.
Michigan college grad designed shoes for Serena Williams at Nike apprenticeship
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A recent Michigan college grad has added a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to her resume: Designing a footwear line for legendary tennis star Serena Williams. Holland native Heather Truong, who earned her diploma this spring from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, completed...
Lawsuit alleges Huntington Bank enabled $883K embezzlement by woman who later died by suicide
PORTAGE, MI -- A specialty chemical company in Portage is suing Huntington Bank, alleging that Huntington’s systems allowed one of the company’s employees to embezzle more than $880,000 over six years. Beaver Research Company claims in a lawsuit filed in Kalamazoo County and later moved to U.S. District...
Bay City’s newest BBQ joint excited to serve low and slow soul food recipes
BAY CITY, MI – From serving tables around Bay City to serving up their own food at their own restaurant, a local family is ready to bring barbecue and soul food to the area. Owner Kaylee Jones and her husband, the pit master, Chris Jones, opened their restaurant Ledbelly’s BBQ & Soul Food, 807 Columbus Ave., on June 8.
Ace helps forge five-way tie for first in LPGA Dow Championship
The top of the leaderboard became very crowded after Friday’s second round of the LPGA Dow Championship, thanks to a hole-in-one. Grace Kim knocked in the first hole-in-one of her LPGA career, helping lead her team to a share of the Dow Championship lead heading into Saturday’s third round at the Midland Country Club.
Calgary Flames make Zayne Parekh highest NHL Draft pick in Saginaw Spirit history
Zayne Parekh made history Friday, becoming the highest drafted player in Saginaw Spirit history. The Calgary Flames took Parekh, the Canadian Hockey League Defenseman of the Year, with the ninth pick of the NHL Draft. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Nail-biting finish for Michigan man going for 8 straight ‘Jeopardy’ wins
He has already won more than $100K and is eligible for the “Jeopardy” Tournament of Champions. Michigan’s Drew Basile, 23, is the current seven-time champion on the game of questions and answers. Last Wednesday, June 19, the former “Survivor 45″ contestant who is from Birmingham in Metro...
Man gets prison for luring women to prostitution through dinner dates
LANSING, MI – A Michigan man was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for crimes related to sex trafficking numerous women, authorities said. Alexzonder Rodriguez, 34, was sentenced Friday, June 28, to 36 months to 10 years by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Darnella Williams Claybourne, according to a news release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Police identify Saginaw man killed in West Side Family Dollar
SAGINAW, MI — Police have identified Saginaw’s latest victim of gun violence, killed in a dollar store. Omar R. Morrow, 44, was the man shot to death within the Family Dollar at 1908 S. Michigan Ave. about 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 28. Morrow had entered the store...
1 person rescued from boat stuck on rocks in Lake Huron
ALPENA, MI – One person was rescued from a vessel after it got stuck on rocks in Lake Huron. U.S. Coast Guard crews from Air Station Traverse City and St. Ignace responded to the SOS near the Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse at 8:52 p.m. on Thursday. If you purchase...
Recall against Bay City commissioner moves forward after failed appeal
BAY CITY, MI – Third Ward City Commissioner Andrea Burney’s attempt to appeal a recall effort against her was denied Friday, June 28, in Bay County Circuit Court. Judge Joseph K. Sheeran denied the 61-year-old Burney’s appeal citing the commissioner failed to comply with procedural requirements to effectuate her appeal. She did not provide a copy of the recall language she intended to appeal nor did she provide a legal brief supporting her argument.
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