Friday, October 18, 2024

Mid-Michigan communities received grants for road improvements

Two mid-Michigan communities are among the 47 villages & cities across the state that are receiving state grants for road improvements.  Gov. Whitmer says these grants, totally $8 million, will be awarded through the...

Gas prices rise, but still lower than last year

Gas prices in Michigan dipped to $2.99 per gallon in areas of Macomb County & then hovered around $3.34 before reaching an average of $3.40 by the end of the weekend.  AAA reported yesterday,...

Kayaker rescued from Long Lake

A Michigan State Police trooper & another boater, worked together, on Saturday, to rescue a kayaker from Long Lake who was stuck in the water for approximately an hour. The air temp was 47...

Controversial trivia from MSU

A controversial play at MSU’s stadium Saturday night ended up flooding social media, following a pre-game quiz on videoboards. Hitler & Austria, his birthplace, flashed on the screens long enough for people to send...

Candlelight vigil at Central Park Bandshell

A candlelight vigil will be held at the Central Park Bandshell, on W. Collins St, Midland, this evening, to express sympathy for the lives lost on both sides of Israel & Gaza.  It also...

New members to CMU Alumni Board of Directors

CMU’s Alumni Board of Directors has appointed (6) new members to their ranks. Melissa DeJesus (01), Lizzie Dilg (22), Jonathan B Glenn (06), LeMarcus Howard (09), Richard Studley (93) & Abby Watteny (02). Opening...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – October 28th

The Central Michigan District Health Department is joining with the US Drug Enforcement Administration to recognize National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’ll take place this Saturday, Oct 28th from 10am until 2pm at...

Proposal to raise Michigan’s minimum wage

A proposal to eventually raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $15 an hour will be on the ballot, next November. The proposal states there would be a steady increase in wages through 2027.  Michigan's One...

Michigan Wolverines ongoing investigation

The NCAA has notified Michigan Wolverines that they’re being investigated for allegedly stealing signs. With an ongoing investigation, this won’t impact tomorrow’s game against the Spartans. The NCAA won’t provide any more details other...

Property Tax Exemptions for disabled vets & families

Gov. Whitmer signed legislation yesterday to help lower costs for disabled vets & their families through the retaining of property tax exemptions. On top of that, Senate Bills 176, 330 & 364 now amend...