WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than two months of living in temporary housing, Vice President Kamala Harris will soon be able to unpack and unwind at her official residence on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory. Symone Sanders, senior adviser and chief spokesperson for the vice president, tweeted Thursday […]
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Michigan High School Athletes Sue State Over COVID Order
A group of high school athletes, their parents and an organization called Let Them Play filed suit Thursday in the Michigan Court of Claims contending that an order from the Department of Health and Human Services and related guidance governing high school athletics during the COVID-19 pandemic are invalid because […]
Rudyard Area Schools is excited to announce a big change to who we are!
Rudyard Area Schools is excited to announce a big change to who we are! Over 80 years ago the district took on a Bulldog as the school mascot. In recent years there has been some debate if its time to retire the current mascot and embrace something that fits more […]
New Owner Takes Control of Parker’s Hardware
SAULT STE MARIE, MI — In a letter posted to social media by Scott and Bernie Parker, they have announced that they’ve sold the Hardware Store they’ve operated for nearly 50 years!. Scott reported that the new name of the store will be: Parker ACE Hardware. The new owner, Michael […]
COVID raged in Michigan prisons. Life outside isn’t easy either for parolees.
ROYAL OAK — After 11 years in prison, Robin Roberts returned to an empty home in Detroit this winter. He had an inflatable mattress, one set of clothes and thousands of dollars in tax debt from the house. Things already would have been different upon his return, but the COVID-19 […]
Counties Declare Emergency Status As Virtual Meetings Clause Ends
Many counties are turning to declaring states of emergency so that they may continue to meet virtually as the blanket ability for public bodies to hold virtual meetings for any reason will sunset effective March 31. Under PA 254 of 2020, localities were given the ability to host virtual meetings under […]
War Memorial Hospital Supports Great Lakes Recovery Centers
Sault Ste. Marie, MI – War Memorial Hospital has committed to supporting Great Lakes Recovery Center (GLRC) with a $25,000 donation. The funds are in support of GLRC’s expanded recovery services and relocation of the Men’s New Hope House in Sault Ste. Marie. GLRC’s Men’s New Hope House, currently located on […]
Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained or restored to stave off a “fourth surge” of COVID-19. The head of the CDC said she had […]
Cloverland Electric Commits to Hydro Plant as Clean Energy Fuel Source
DAFTER, Mich. (March 29, 2020) – Cloverland Electric continues its commitment to its hydroelectric facility as part of its clean energy fuel mix. With concerns related to recent power outage event in Texas, the cooperative wants to reassure its members about one of its primary fuel sources that powers 43,000 meters […]
Driver crashes into stopped Michigan State Police patrol car, injuring trooper
FLINT, MI – A Michigan State Police trooper was hospitalized after being injured in a Friday, March 26 crash involving an alleged drunk driver. The trooper was conducting a traffic stop on Fenton Road near Lincoln Street in Mundy Township when a 42-year-old driving a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck crashed […]















