Bavarian Blast Hot Air Balloon Takes 1st Place at World’s Biggest Balloon Festival Plus...
FRANKENMUTH, MI / ACCESS Newswire / November 2, 2026 / Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Shawn Raya of Highland, Michigan, competed with 185 pilots from around the world at the 54th annual Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta, the World’s Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival. Pilot Shawn, won flying the new Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn balloon designed and built at Cameron Balloons U.S. in Dexter, MI. Along with winning the overall Championship, Pilot Raya won the Sid Cutter Memorial task as well! No pilot h
Michigan DNR asks boaters to be on the lookout for invasive snail species
An invasive aquatic snail species has been found near Grand Rapids, marking the first time the New Zealand mudsnail has been found in Southern Lower Michigan.
Gas and oil prices down to begin new work week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Gas prices are dropping a bit this week across Michigan. That’s according to Triple A, which says the current average cost per-gallon is at $4.52 in the state, which is about 30-cents lower than last week’s prices. Pump prices in Branch County are...
Voters cast ballots in clerk’s dining room in this Oakland County township
With only 128 registered voters, elections in Novi Township bring the tight-knit community together under one roof.
Former Hawkeye Jack Campbell still hospitalized, “preliminary indications are positive”
DETROIT, Michigan (I ON THE HAWKS — Cedar Falls native and former Iowa football star Jack Campbell is still a Detroit-area hospital, but "preliminary indications are positive" after the All-Pro linebacker for the Detroit Lions was carted off the field on Sunday for a neck injury. Campbell, a 2023...
GM Sold Drivers’ Data—and Some May Have Paid More for Insurance
As if car insurance wasn’t expensive enough. Information collected by GM vehicles ended up with insurers, and some drivers reportedly saw their rates go up.
Niagara County, NY Welfare Fraud Sweep Leads to 53 Arrests
Sheriff's officials announce dozens of arrests following a joint welfare fraud enforcement effort.
Tops to offer annual discount to veterans and family
TWIN TEIRS (WETM) – According to a release from Tops Friendly Markets, the store is set to offer its annual discount to veterans and their families. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Tops Friendly Markets will offer an 11% discount on all groceries for the 13th year. The release states that this annual discount has given over […]
West Hempstead Restaurant Owner Accused of Using Employee’s Identity to Obtain $80K in Financing
An Island Park man previously charged in a wage theft and fraud case involving a West Hempstead restaurant is facing new felony charges after allegedly […] The post West Hempstead Restaurant Owner Accused of Using Employee’s Identity to Obtain $80K in Financing first appeared on SciFisland.com .
Pelham Man Admits Stealing Dead Neighbor’s Teacher Pension — And Pays Up $147K
A Westchester County man who stole nearly $142,000 in teacher pension benefits from his deceased neighbor's bank account for years after the man's death has pleaded guilty — and paid up even more in restitution. Pelham resident Danilo Pesce, 60, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny in…
