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Rite Aid closing 10 more stores in Ohio as total nears 150: Here are the latest locations to shutter
CLEVELAND — The rash of Rite Aid closings in Ohio is continuing. As the pharmacy chain continues to battle its way through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it is also closing more and more stores in the Buckeye State. According to documents filed on July 22 and July 26 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 40 additional stores will be shuttered in Ohio and Michigan. Ten of the 40 locations closing are in Ohio.
How one state's 'fair and reasonable' reforms allow car insurers to charge more in Black neighborhoods
Alana, a retired preschool teacher on a fixed income, gave up driving because of how expensive it was to insure her car. Insurance, she recalled, cost more than her monthly auto payments. "I've turned down at least three good-paying jobs because I couldn't get there," she said. "I was so hurt. I went into a deep depression after that."
Michigan Woman Finds Dog That Went Missing In 2023
If you've ever had the unfortune experience of your dog running away you know how sad and devastating it can be. You search your neighborhood, put up signs and doing anything you can think of to try and get the word out that your precious pet is missing. Michigan Woman...
MSP to appear in American Association of State Trooper 2025 Wall Calendar after winning 9th place
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A photo from the Michigan State Police (MSP) will be featured in the American Association of State Trooper’s 2025 Wall Calendar thanks to people who voted. MSP ran in the American Association of State Trooper’s Best Looking Cruiser contest over the summer. On July 26,...
Whitmer vetoes Michigan ethanol sales incentive, drawing criticism from farming groups
Michigan tax dollars won’t subsidize the sale of some ethanol-blended fuel after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used the veto pen to cut a proposed incentive program from the state budget. The move drew criticism from a biofuels industry group and Michigan agricultural interests that backed the rebate for sales of...
Sanilac County man wins $1 million on Michigan Lottery instant ticket
A Michigan man's sudden decision to buy an instant lottery ticket ended with a $1 million prize. The 32-year-old Sanilac County man, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the winning Diamond Wild Time instant game at Scott's Quik Stop in Marlette, according to the Michigan Lottery. ...
Habitat for Humanity of Michigan CEO to step down
Habitat for Humanity of Michigan’s leader will step down next month. John Williams, president and CEO of the Lansing-based nonprofit, is taking a new job as CEO of Akron Urban League, a nonprofit social services organization that advocates and facilitates programming to empower economic self-reliance in Summit County’s African American community, according to a news release.
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...
Local fire agencies to split state money
GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - A nearly $15 million grant from the state will be distributed among local fire and safety agencies in Michigan. The funding will provide essential gear to improve emergency response and safety for firefighters. West Michigan agencies receiving funds include Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Holland, Kentwood, Muskegon,...
The eviction process: What Michigan renters should know
Court-ordered evictions in Michigan are nearing pre-pandemic levels. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, about 20% of eviction filings in Michigan ended with a court allowing a landlord to force a tenant out. Throughout the health crisis — amid moratoriums and federal rent aid — that rate was cut nearly in half. But by...
The Internet Is Just Now Discovering What is Odd About Interstate 69 in Michigan
Interstate 69 is one of 4 major interstate routes that cross Michigan along with I-75, I-94 and I-96. Interstate does something odd in Michigan and it's something that is exceedingly rare across the entire interstate system. I-69 changes direction. North-south interstates have odd numbers and for a great deal of...
Incumbent Friske faces challenger Fairbairn in primary for Michigan's 107th House seat
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — In the upcoming primary for Michigan's 107th House District, incumbent Neil Friske is facing challenger Parker Fairbairn on the Republican ticket. As the only two candidates in the contested primary election, the winner will compete in November against Democrat Jodi Decker. The 107th district includes the counties of Charlevoix, Emmet and...
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