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1 Michigan beach closed Memorial Day weekend • pet friendly beaches • drunk driver charged in pedestrian crash
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Michigan beach is closed Memorial Day weekend due to a high bacteria level, Michigan state park pet friendly beaches your dogs can take a swim in, and a drunk driver was charged in last weekend's horrific mid-Michigan pedestrian crash: here are the top stories from FOX 2's Week in Review.
1 Michigan beach closed due to bacteria level ahead of Memorial Day weekend
FOX 2 (WJBK) - One Michigan beach is closed ahead this holiday weekend due to a high bacteria level. The closure is at Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron-Dyer Road Beach located near US-23 in Tawas City, issued by the Central Michigan District Health Department. Two beach closures earlier on Friday were announced...
Alger Middle Schools closes after student shot in nearby park
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Alger Middle School is closed Wednesday, May 22, a day after a student was shot while inside the bathroom of a nearby city park. The student suffered a gunshot wound to his cheek. He and another student were together at the park when the gun discharged around 12:15 p.m.
Consumers Energy gearing up for another severe storm
Mid-Michigan, (WJRT) - As ABC 12 has an Alert Day Tuesday, power is restored to thousands of Mid-Michigan residents on the heels of more severe weather. It comes as Consumers Energy is again Preparing. According to the Vice President of Electric Distribution Engineering of Consumers Energy, Greg Salisbury, Monday afternoon's storms left about 44,000 people without power in Michigan.
Dam flooding four years later: Heron Cove Association appealing assessment
GLADWIN COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Sunday marked four years since the Edenville Dam failed and the Sanford Dam overflowed, causing disastrous flooding in Midland and Gladwin County. The Heron Cove Association continues to appeal property tax assessments that could be imposed to fund reconstruction of the dams. A hearing in...
Softball Recap: Garber triumphant thanks to a strong effort from JJ Shooltz
Garber won against Pinconning on Monday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Garber Dukes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the Pinconning Spartans. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Garber.
Residents still picking up the pieces 4 years after dam failures
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - This weekend marks the fourth anniversary of the dam failures that caused catastrophic flooding in Midland and Gladwin counties. Nearly four years after, some flood victims are getting closer to finally having their day in court. Attorney Ven Johnson represents more than 300 plaintiffs in a mass tort lawsuit against the state. He said a court of claims judge told him this week that the case will go to trial next summer.
Saganing Eagles Landing hosts free summer concert series with Jimmy Buffett, Ozzy Osbourne tributes
STANDISH, MI — Saganing Eagles Landing has several tribute acts lined up to grace its outdoor stage this summer. The Tribute to Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday, June 13, with a performance from Air Margaritaville, a tribute to the late, great Jimmy Buffett. Across the following months, the series is to feature performances from tribute acts to Ozzy Osbourne, Journey, the Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, and the Highwaymen.
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