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Michigan elections FAQ: What safeguards exist to prevent double voting?
Bridge Michigan is answering questions from readers throughout the campaign season. One reader asks: What safeguards in Michigan exist to make sure no one votes twice?. The short answer: The Qualified Voter File and criminal penalties. As election season draws near and political debates heat up, Bridge Michigan is inviting...
Look out for that green scum in area waterways as summer heats up
The summer green scum is back in Michigan waters, signaling harmful algal blooms. Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Health Agency Environmental Health Director Paul Andriacchi said nothing has been confirmed yet in the three-county district, but there is a nearby suspected site. "We just want to get the word out because of conditions," he said. ...
I&M continues restoring power following July 15-16 storm damage
INDIANA (WFFT) — Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is still working to restore power for customers following Monday night and Tuesday morning storms. The company revealed 27,700 customers were without power on Tuesday at 9 a.m. At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, I&M reported they had restored power to nearly 20,000 customers.
Michigan’s only president survived 2 assassination attempts. Here’s 5 things to know.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Over the course of U.S. history, there have been a handful of assassination attempts on American presidents and presidential candidates. Four sitting presidents have been killed. Attempts to take the lives of many others dates back decades. Former President Donald Trump, the Republican 2024 nominee,...
Michigan DNR seeks volunteers for U.P. State Fair experiences
What's happening: One of the biggest annual events in the Upper Peninsula is looking for a helping hand, specifically when it comes to connecting youth with The Great Outdoors. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is requesting volunteers to help with the Pocket Park at the U.P. State Fair, which runs from August 12-18 in Escanaba. Specifically, volunteers will help kids learn various outdoor skills like catch-and-release fishing, learn how to shoot pellet guns or archery, staffing the fire tower and greeting people coming to the Fair.
Hazardous beach conditions expected today along Lake Michigan shoreline
Hazardous beach conditions are expected for much of the day Wednesday, lasting until Thursday morning. The National Weather Service has issued Beach Hazard Statements for much of the Lake Michigan shoreline from Van Buren County north to Mason County from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m. Thursday. Small Craft Advisories...
1 person killed in Grand Traverse County crash
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Details are limited but the Fife Lake Springfield Fire Department announced one person was killed Wednesday in a crash that took place around 11 a.m. Crews were dispatched to the intersection of Supply and Grand Kal roads in Grand Traverse County for reports of a crash.
Grand Traverse County commissioners vote down proposals on opioid settlement funds
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- In a marathon meeting Wednesday, Grand Traverse County commissioners tackled three proposals on how to spend the county's opioid settlement funds. Two proposals were made by county's opioid task force. One was to provide $164,000 to enhance the 86th District Court's drug treatment program, while...
Michigan’s First Black Light Theater, Elk Rapids
Michigan’s first black light theater was the second theater in the town of Elk Rapids. The State Theater opened on September 20, 1940, not far from where the original Community Theater was located. Built by Ed Loomis and his wife, they began by showing the top films of the...
Beach bot helps remove plastic at Ludington’s Stearns Park Beach
LUDINGTON — BeBot, a robotic beach cleaning machine, will team up with A Few Friends for the Environment of the World (AFFEW) as they clean Stearns Park Beach in Ludington. BeBot previously worked to clean up Grand Traverse Bay with The Watershed Center. Brought to Ludington by the Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) at Grand Valley State University, BeBot can remove plastic and other waste materials from sandy beaches and even sift out smaller particles than traditional equipment. While no trash is good, the main focus is on plastics. It’s estimated that 20 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lake annually, so it’s important to get it before it does.
ER Lions honor local students
The Elk Rapids Lions Club recently honored three local students as its 2024 Scholarship winners with a special dinner for the honorees and their families. Shown at the event are (from left) Lions Club representative Dave Lein, with winners Paige Fosdick, Camden Moore and Alyssa Colvin. Paige is a 2024 graduate of Elk Rapids High School, while Camden and Alyssa are 2024 graduates of Kalkaska High School. To find out more about the annual scholarships or club, please contact Dave Lein at 231-620-5707 or Shirley Hill via shirley@yahoo.com.
Traverse City’s Olympic Connection
The road to the Paris Olympics this year runs through Traverse City. Or so it seems. Fans of the Equestrian Olympics Competition will witness several horses and riders who honed their athletic abilities at the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS). “We were a small piece of their story,” said Lindsay...
Kenosha Kingfish top the Traverse City Pit Spitters
TRAVERSE CITY - The Kenosha Kingfish beat the Traverse City Pit Spitter 6-1 on Tuesday night. Kenosha took the lead in the 2nd inning then added three runs to their lead in the 4th as they went on to get the victory. The Pit Spitters fall to 10-6 in the 2nd half of the season, falling to 2nd place in the Great Lakes East Division. The Kingfish will take on the Pit Spitters again on Wednesday.
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