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Hit One of These 12 Animals in Michigan? You Have to Report It

We’ve all been there, driving down a quiet Michigan road, minding our own business, and then out of nowhere, bam! You blast into an animal. It’s never a fun situation, and in many cases, it can be downright scary. Sometimes, in these situations, we aren't thinking clearly and...
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The push to revive cursive writing in West Michigan

Cursive writing is a skill many of us learned growing up, but it's unfortunately not part of the mandatory curriculum in Michigan. As a result, many children are missing out on this valuable skill.
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As Joann closes up shop, local Michigan yarn shop thrives

Joann announced it was going out of business. Stores across the country are closing, including about 10 locations in West Michigan.
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America’s Largest Department Store Is Closing Michigan Locations

Many popular brands in Michigan announced massive closures in 2024, and the trend continues in 2025. America's largest department store has announced it will close more locations, including stores in Michigan. America's Largest Department Store Is Closing Michigan Locations. Several major retail chains are closing...
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Iconic Michigan Bridge Set to Close for 2 Months on Busiest Freeway

An iconic Michigan bridge will close for 2 months on the state's busiest freeway and Michiganders are not too happy about it. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer vowed in her two terms leading the state that she would "fix the damn roads." As far as I can tell from all the orange barrels around Grand Rapids and the...
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The Wildly Famous And Unusual Michigan Attraction That Was Named The State’s Biggest Tourist...

If you're a person who is into kitschy things, you probably love American roadside stops and attractions like the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum in Ohio, the giant dinosaur statues in California, or the World's Largest Fire Hydrant in South Carolina. A lot of them out there are tons of fun. You could pay a...
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‘Held safety among their lowest considerations’: Murder charges filed after 5-year-old boy dies in...

"The investigation into this tragedy has revealed how the Oxford Center in Troy and several of its key decision makers held safety among their lowest considerations in hyperbaric treatment practices," Nessel said. The post ‘Held safety among their lowest considerations’: Murder charges filed after 5-year-old boy dies...
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Michigan’s Most Charming Small Town Restaurant is in One of the Prettiest Places in...

If you're looking for great eats in a gorgeous setting, you'll definitely want to add this restaurant to your list!. One Michigan eatery has been named the most charming small town restaurant in the state - and it happens to be in one of the most beautiful spots in the country.
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Adorable triplet bear cubs: DNR gives a peek into den-check duty

Tracking down bear dens and doing health checks on the mom and cubs inside those cozy spaces has got to be one of the more interesting jobs being done by Michigan Department of Natural Resources crews over the winter months. The DNR gave everyone a peek inside that process this...
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These Grand Rapids area restaurants, breweries have closed since January

GRAND RAPIDS, MI —It’s been a busy year for restaurant closures so far. Three months into 2025, at least eight Grand Rapids area restaurants and breweries have permanently closed, including Rockwell Republic, Creston Brewery, Beacon Corner Bar and GRNoir Wine & Jazz. Restaurant owners say a host of...

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