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A New Law Bans A Beloved Household Item in Michigan
A new law is set to take effect, prompting many to consider alternative lighting options they may not be accustomed to. The surprising subject? Lightbulbs. This isn't just a local change in Michigan; it impacts the entire nation. However, the replacement bulbs might not offer the same lighting quality as their predecessors.
Round Two: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Has Landed in Michigan
They may look pretty but make no mistake: The invasive spotted lanternfly is a nasty, invasive creature, and it has been once again found in Michigan. On Monday (6/24), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported a small population of the creature in Monroe County. What is the...
New summer EBT gives some Michigan families $120 per child to buy groceries
LANSING, MI - A new Michigan Summer EBT program will provide eligible families $120 per child to buy groceries while school is out for summer. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that the federal government approved Michigan’s plan for the program. It was created based on similar efforts used during the COVID-19 pandemic to address food insecurity for students.
Prep Your Pets For A Loud Holiday Weekend in Southwest Michigan
It might get a little loud in southwest Michigan this weekend-- to say the least!. In addition to the traditional 4th of July fireworks celebrations that will be on display throughout the area, the annual Field of Flight air show is set to kick off this Wednesday in Battle Creek.
Michigan’s Adventure, Cedar Point Now Operate as Six Flags Parks
On Monday, regional theme park giants Six Flags and Cedar Fair completed their merger, creating the newly minted Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. This union solidifies Six Flags' position as the largest amusement park operator in North America, boasting a lineup of 42 parks across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Survival Strategy: Michigan Olive Garden Restaurants Say No Discounts
In an era when restaurants are trying to win back customers with discounts, Olive Garden Restaurants in Michigan are taking a different tack: Survival. Restaurants such as McDonald's have recently announced $5 promotions in order to regain customers' loyalty during challenging economic times. But your local Olive Garden isn't jumping on the bandwagon.
Michigan national park beats Denali, Yellowstone, Big Bend as ‘Best in U.S.’
KEWEENAW COUNTY, MI - It doesn’t get much farther off-the-beaten path than this Michigan gem, which is getting some big national recognition. Isle Royale National Park has just been ranked higher than Denali, Yellowstone and Big Bend, among others, to be named the best national park in the United States.
Target Enforces New Rule For Shoppers At All MI And OH Locations
There are many reasons why Michigan and Ohio shoppers stop at their local Target store. Most Target locations are a convenient one-stop shop for clothing, personal items, and groceries. But soon Target will enforce a new rule that may inconvenience shoppers at all Michigan and Ohio locations. Target Enforces New...
Michigan’s first all-female honor flight
REGION- The Honor Flight Network is a national organization with programs to transport Veterans across America to see their memorials. On June 11, more than 150 veterans made history when they completed the first flight of its kind, Michigan’s first all-female honor flight. The female veterans combined service amounts to 1,605 years. It was an emotional and heartwarming welcome home ceremony at The Bishop International Airport in Flint.
J.K. Simmons Spotted at Tigers Game Repping West Michigan Minor League Gear
There's a lot of Michigan Celebrities you might spot at a game once in a while. It's well documented that Jeff Daniels and Eminem are both die-hard Lions fans (among many other Michiganders), and while they might not openly admit it now, Steve Yeun and Martin Lawrence are both big fans of the Detroit Pistons.
Gov. Whitmer grants pardons, commutes sentences of 2 serving life terms
LANSING, MI – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday granted five clemency requests, including sentence reductions for two people serving life terms for murder. The two pardons and three sentence commutations issued Thursday, July 4, were based on recommendations from the Michigan Parole Board. “By granting clemency to five individuals...
Spotted lanternfly seen for second time in Michigan
Michigan has become a home for many invasive insects over the years. One insect has yet to fully inhabit the state but has just been spotted for the second time in two years. The spotted lanternfly is a brightly colored insect known for its red, white, black and tan appearance, as well as its spotted wings. However, they're known to suck the sap from trees and vines, damaging them and attracting other insects and even mold to the plants.
Critical Update To One of Michigan’s Largest Construction Projects
We are in the heart of construction season, not only in Michigan, but especially here in Kalamazoo, as many critical construction projects are happening throughout the city, which has vastly changed the landscape of how and where you can drive. Many businesses have been getting help from the city of Kalamazoo, as they have financed advertising for great local businesses.
Latest Notre Dame football commit pulls okey-doke on Michigan
While there were Michigan fans who thought they had a chance at JaDon Blair, Notre Dame football fans who follow Slap The Sign know that he was almost certainly a Fighting Irish commit for a while now. That’s why Blair pulling an okey-doke when he announced his commitment was that...
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