Storms approaching Michigan expected to be mitigated by Consumers Energy’s storm team
Consumers Energy is mobilizing a number of corporate and contract teams to respond to thunderstorms that may arrive tonight and tomorrow morning. “We are preparing...
Portage property values increase by 30% or more due to revaluation
Next year, property owners in Portage County can expect an average increase of 30 to 35 percent in the value of their properties as part...
Republicans in Michigan criticize Governor Whitmer at party convention
Milwaukee – The Michigan Republican delegation to the Republican Party National Convention used the attention during Monday’s roll call vote on the party’s presidential nomination...
Milwaukee man found dead in submerged vehicle in Lake Michigan
A 63-year-old Milwaukee man is dead after his vehicle was spotted underwater in Lake Michigan in Oak Creek on Saturday evening. According to the Oak...
Michigan-based authors Cameron and Julian come and read to children in Cheboygan
Cameron reads the book “Sport” to children at Cheboygan’s The Book Store Author Pamela Cameron reads to children from her book “Sport: Ship Dog of...
The heat index value is 103. What you should know
The heat index – what is it and how is it calculated? Heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United...
The Duxbury Garden Club’s July 23 tour shows late-blooming hydrangeas
DUXBURY – Five gardens, three oceanfront and two associated with historic homes, are the stars of this year’s Hydrangea Happiness Festival, sponsored by the Community...
Comedy club wants to take over former Spaghetti Works premises in the city centre
A comedy club has its eye on the former Spaghetti Works restaurant space on Court Avenue in downtown Des Moines, city records show. The name...
Trails Carolina appeals state’s license revocation after camp death
A top-rated outdoor therapy camp is once again trying to prevent the state from revoking its license by filing a petition with the N.C. Office...
Several Michigan communities receive historic preservation grants
FLAT ROCK — Seven Michigan communities have received grants from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Grants totaling $250,000 will benefit local historic preservation and...