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Southwest Michigan city considers dissolving police force due to staffing issues
HARTFORD, MI – A small city in Southwest Michigan is considering dissolving its police force amid ongoing issues with staffing, leadership and turnover. The City of Hartford, which has roughly 2,500 residents in Van Buren County, is weighing “phasing out” its police department and instead contracting police services from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department, City Manager Nicol Brown said in a press release Friday, July 26.
Spectacular Lake Michigan views on the menu at Up North restaurant
MANISTEE, MI – Spectacular Lake Michigan views are on the menu at this fifth-floor restaurant in a new Up North beachfront hotel. The Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee Waterfront opened a year ago across from Manistee’s First Street Beach – recently voted the best beach in Michigan. It boosts a resort atmosphere with decor that can be described as light, airy and nautical. That includes the lobby, rooms, beach bar and Windward restaurant.
Garden Talk: The right way to water our gardens now
Water is the most important thing for our gardens right now. Here are some tips for the best watering of the garden. Firstly, I remember one of the best simple tips on watering when asked about when to water. If you think you might not have the time to water later on, the best time to water is when you have the time. In other words, don’t worrying about watering totally correctly all the time. Watering to keep plants alive is better than no watering at all.
What you need to know about traffic for Coast Guard Festival
GRAND HAVEN, MI - Police are recommending traffic and safety tips for visitors heading into Grand Haven for the Coast Guard Festival that begins this weekend. First, prepare for traffic backups and delays, said Nichole Hudson, director of the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety. If you purchase a product...
Michigan man gets lengthy prison sentence for sexual abuse of 5 children
CHARLEVOIX, MI – A jury has found a Michigan man guilty of sexually abusing five children. Charlevoix County Prosecutor Christopher Tholen announced Friday that Jessie James Wisdom of Boyne City was sentenced to serve a minimum of 36.5 years in prison after being convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Straight from the basement: ChampsDen Boxing Club makes champions in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI – It all started with a single punching bag beneath the surface. Over three years ago, Jadschi Green’s grand vision took shape when he took a swing as a boxing mentor and hard-nosed instructor –– slowly transforming the basement of his own Kalamazoo home into a training facility.
Dog lost year ago at Tahquamenon Falls campground finally caught 50 miles away
PARADISE, MI – A dog that went missing at Tahquamenon Falls State Park more than a year ago has finally been located and captured. Park officials shared the happy news on Friday after a local woman, Deanna Suggitt, and professional dog catcher confirmed they had secured the dog, Barley, after months of effort.
Republicans vie for chance to unseat Democratic Kalamazoo County clerk
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A pair of Portage Republicans are facing off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary for a chance to face Democratic incumbent Meredith Place in the race for county clerk/register of deeds. Republicans Kathleen Olmsted and Emily Crawford both hope to have a chance to unseat...
Early voting starts this weekend for Michigan’s primary election
LANSING, MI – Early voting starts this weekend ahead of Michigan’s August primary, allowing registered voters across the state to cast their ballots early and in-person before the Aug. 6 election. Michigan will offer nine days of early, in-person voting starting Saturday, July 27, and ending Sunday, Aug....
New acute care clinic opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A firm that staffs emergency rooms in West Michigan has opened what it calls a “first-of-its kind” clinic that offers care beyond what’s provided at urgent care clinics but below the full scope of emergency room services found at a hospital. Emergency...
See who’s running for Kalamazoo County commissioner in District 4
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Sarah Joshi and Abby Wheeler are vying for the Democratic nomination to represent District 4 on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners. The board has nine members elected to four-year terms to represent districts in different areas of the county. The board makes decisions to guide the operation and administration of the county government.
2 Republicans compete to replace retiring township treasurer, who’s had the job since ‘97
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Two Republicans are facing one another to see who will become the next treasurer in Cooper Township. The winner of the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary race between Robin DeHaan and Susan Thompson will be unopposed in the November general election, barring a possible write-in candidate emerging.
Newcomer challenges long-time Kalamazoo Township official for supervisor role
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- Newcomer David Combs is challenging incumbent supervisor Don Martin for the Kalamazoo Township supervisor seat. The winner of the Aug. 6 primary will run unopposed in the Nov. 5 general election as a Democrat, barring any write-in candidates. During a four-year term, the township supervisor’s duties...
2 face off for Republican nomination in Kalamazoo County Sheriff race
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Two candidates are competing for the Republican nomination to serve as Kalamazoo County Sheriff. Republicans James J. Charon and Sabrina Pritchett-Evans are running for the office, a four-year term. Democrat Richard Fuller has been county sheriff since 2008 and faces no Democratic opposition on the ballot in the primary. The winner of the Republican nomination will face Fuller in the November general election.
Scuba diver dies while exploring Lake Superior shipwreck near Isle Royale
HOUGHTON, MI -- A Wisconsin man died while Scuba diving in Lake Superior. According to the National Park Service, John Nousaine, 70, of Superior, was exploring the shipwreck of the SS Emperor near Isle Royale National Park when an incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Thursday. Nousaine was exploring the...
Cruise line returning to Great Lakes adds 34 stops at this Lake Michigan destination
ESCANABA, MI – This small Upper Peninsula town on the northern shoreline of Lake Michigan is expecting dozens of visits from one cruise line in 2025. Victory Cruise Lines has plans to call on Escanaba 34 times in its first year back on the Great Lakes, WLUC reports. If...
‘Every day that goes on is worse’ says mom 3 years after teen daughter was killed
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI — It’s been three years since 16-year-old Suniya Avanti Brooks was hit by a stray bullet fired into a crowd outside a Kalamazoo Township apartment complex on July 25, 2021. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Here comes the heat: See how hot it could get next week
A hot week is in store for much of the state next week as high temperatures surge well into the upper 80s and possibly the lower 90s. Overnight low temperatures will not provide much relief either. Given that this aligns with late July and early August, this heat is nothing unusual for Michigan.
Kalamazoo breakfast spot to close downtown location 1 year after opening
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Staff at Berries Famous Pancake House in downtown Kalamazoo say they were given four days notice that their restaurant was closing down. The Berries location at 234 W. Michigan Ave. opened in June 2023, and its last day will be Sunday, July 28. Berries’ original location at 4311 S Westnedge Ave. will remain open, Manager Danielle Miller said.
20 Michigan beaches closed, under advisories going into weekend of beach weather
There are 20 Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories ahead of what’s expected to be a great weekend to hit the beach. This weekend’s weather will include high temperatures in the 80s, sunny conditions with haze from Canadian wildfires and, most importantly, no storm systems. If your...
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