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Pastor sentenced on aggravated assault charge

On March 5th, 2025 Judge Joshua Ferrell met back in the courtroom with Harold Norman Cole, Jr. for sentencing on a charge from November of 2024. Cole is a former pastor of Farwell Trinity Baptist Church. The original charge was second degree CSC, dating back to June of 2021 from...

Michigan · 2025-03-14
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Bill would eliminate almost all gun-free zones in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Republicans in the Michigan House of Representatives introduced a bill Wednesday that would eliminate almost all gun-free zones in the state. Gun-free zones are places where no firearms—not even concealed pistols—are allowed, with exclusions for law enforcement and other authorized people. This includes: However, HB 4213 would strip restrictions on carrying […]

Michigan · 2025-03-14

The Ann Arbor News

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Michigan emergency room sees the scary side of vaccine hesitancy

Competing with the infinite amount of vaccine misinformation available on the internet today is an uphill battle. Physicians have roughly a 30-minute wellness visit to assess a child’s growth, answer any number of questions from their parents, and attempt to educate them on the benefits of immunizations. “It’s an...

Michigan · 2025-03-14
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Midland Daily News

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Photos from Vance visit to Bay City, protest at UAW Local 362

Midland Daily News reporters are on site on Friday, March 14 as Vice President JD Vance visits the Vantage Plastics factory in Bay City and protesters gather at UAW Local 362.

Bay City, MI · 2025-03-14

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Longtime pastor found dead in frozen Montcalm County lake

MAPLE VALLEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Montcalm County pastor has died after falling through ice Wednesday evening. Deputies responded to Spruce Lake in Maple Valley Township at around 6:10 p.m., according to the Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The 81-year-old man from Coral traveled to his nearby cottage...

Montcalm County, MI · 2025-03-13

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These 17 Slang Terms Only Make Sense If You Live in Michigan

Michigan is a state with everything from bustling cities to serene lakeside towns, and its unique slang reflects the diverse culture, history, and geography of the Wolverine State. Whether you’re enjoying a football game at the Big House or sipping on some local craft beer, these 17 Michigan slang terms will have you talking like a true local in no time. Get ready to embrace the Great Lakes State!

Michigan · 2025-03-14

The Center Square

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Michigan teacher fees could be eliminated

(The Center Square) – Forcing Michigan teachers and potential teachers to pay to be teachers could end. A bill that received strong bipartisan support and passed the Michigan House recently would waive fees for initial teacher applications and renewals for certifications, licenses, approvals, endorsements, authorizations and permits. It would also force the Michigan Department of Education to cover the costs. “Teachers are already working what are essentially paycheck-to-paycheck jobs, making it all the more difficult to front substantial licensing fees every five years,” Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancok, said. Markkanen is a former high school government and special education teacher....

Michigan · 2025-03-14

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Farwell businessman found guilty of employment tax crimes

A federal jury convicted Dale Thrush for not paying employment taxes and not filing his own individual income tax returns this week. Earlier in December, Thrush was convicted of fraudulently obtaining a PPP loan. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Dale Thrush, of Farwell, owned and operated...

Farwell, MI · 2025-03-14

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Police say Brighton woman ran, tried to hide evidence after boy's hyperbaric chamber death

Tamela Peterson, the CEO of the Oxford Center (which has locations in Brighton and Troy), ran away from detectives when they asked for her cellphone and had her son scrub her laptop days after 5-year-old Thomas Cooper was burned alive inside one of the center’s hyperbaric oxygen chambers on Jan. 31, according to police. Still, police found electronic messages on Peterson's devices, said Troy Detective Danielle Trigger, including an exchange in which Peterson sent photos of the boy’s burning body and wrote “something to the effect of: ‘If my leg was on fire, I would at least try to...

Brighton, MI · 2025-03-13

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USPS Confirms Mailing Service Changes Begin April 1st In Michigan

Michigan residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to send letters and packages and receive mail such as bills and other important documents. However, USPS has announced changes that will soon affect Michigan residents and their mailing services. USPS Confirms Mailing Service Changes Begin April 1st In Michigan.

Michigan · 2025-03-13

The Associated Press

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Michigan Supreme Court selects new chief justice

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court announced its justices have selected a new chief justice with the upcoming departure of the current incumbent. The justices unanimously selected Megan Cavanagh to succeed Elizabeth Clement when she steps down, according to a Thursday announcement from the court. In February, Clement announced her intention to retire from the court before the end of April. “The Court decided to make the choice now to ensure that the transition will be as smooth as possible and to confirm that our commitment to the path the Court is on will not waver,” Cavanagh said in a statement. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has the opportunity to appoint a justice to fill Clement’s vacancy and create a 6-1 majority of Democratic-backed justices. Whoever is appointed must run for retention in 2026 for a full eight-year term.

Michigan · 2025-03-13

The Detroit Free Press

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Moon will turn dark red Thursday night: How to see lunar eclipse in Michigan

Michigan sky gazers, get ready for a special sight with a total lunar eclipse late Thursday. The eclipse will occur during March's full moon — happening overnight Thursday and early Friday morning — creating a red "blood moon" visible in Michigan skies, according to NASA . "In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the moon is within the umbra, it appears red-orange. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called 'blood moons' because of this phenomenon," Caela Barry wrote for NASA. Here's what to know. When is the total...

Michigan · 2025-03-13

WFNT - Flint's News

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Michigan DNR: Take Down Your Backyard Bird Feeders ASAP

The Michigan DNR is urging residents to take down their backyard bird feeders ASAP. If there's one thing most Michiganders have in their backyards, it's bird feeders. Some people have several placed throughout their yards. To be honest, some people have way too many. Obviously, this brings in a variety of birds, which many people enjoy watching.

Michigan · 2025-03-13

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Bridge Construction is About to Throw a Wrench into Going “Up North” in Michigan This Summer

Are you like just about every Michigander, and you have some plans to go "up north" this summer? Well, that trip is about to get a whole lot harder. No one likes construction, but it's a necessary evil to make sure that everything is safe enough for us to drive on. And that's especially important when it comes to a bridge that's over water, which is exactly what's about to see construction.

Saginaw County, MI · 2025-03-13

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WARNING: Michigan and Illinois May Have To Be On Guard For A Tornado Friday

When your local weather man is concerned about a tornado possibly forming at the tail end of winter, it might be a good time to pay attention, especially since hundreds of people who work for NOAA and the NWS have been laid off. A strange weather pattern is forming, which...

Michigan · 2025-03-13

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Experts called to prevent environmental damage as AuSable River Queen removal begins

IOSCO COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Several environmental clean-up companies have been contacted to assist with removing the submerged AuSable River Queen, without causing any further environmental damage. Previous story: Historic AuSable River Queen sinks, ending era of local tourism in Oscoda. Access to the AuSable River Queen site on...

Oscoda Twp, MI · 2025-03-13

Z1079

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Black Mother And 2 Sons Freeze To Death In Michigan, Family Sues Sheriff’s Deputies For Not Preventing It

On Jan. 13, 2023, a 10-year-old Black girl woke up in a field in Pontiac, Michigan, to find her mother and two younger brothers had frozen to death. Now, a federal lawsuit accuses Oakland County and three deputies with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office of neglecting their duties to prevent this tragedy.

Pontiac, MI · 2025-03-13

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Bay County company upset after contract for work on Independence Bridge ends

BAY CITY, MI. (WJRT) - The frustration continues in Bay City over the toll bridges. A class action lawsuit has been filed, people are avoiding the toll bridges, and now a Bay City area construction company is upset. The company was told in February it would get more Independence Bridge...

Bay City, MI · 2025-03-13