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Do You Really Have a Need for a Bad Credit Loan?
You should only take what you're capable of repaying. Many lenders attempt to convince you to take out more from the loan with bad credit. But, you might not really need the cash however,!-->!-->!-->…
View Grand Lansing Stats Leaders
Here's a look at the leaders in Greater Lansing high school football stats from Wednesday's games. This list reflects statistics submitted by area coaches. For inclusion, statistics must be sent to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on…
Help guide plans for new state park in Flint at Open House Tuesday
Those interested in the development of a new state park in Flint are encouraged to attend an open house on Tuesday, October 4 at the Mott Park Clubhouse in Flint.
As much as $30.2 million was earmarked in March for the…
A mortgage loan officer and a state official fight over the seat of the State House in the Grand…
WALKER, MI — A state representative and a mortgage officer face off Nov. 8 for the State House seat representing Walker and Grandville as well as the west side of Grand Rapids and the northern part of downtown.State Representative Carol…
Okemos cancels the rest of the college season
Okemos football team had a roster including several young, inexperienced and smaller players at the start of the season.And then an early schedule that featured tough Tests against the likes of East Lansing, Mason and Haslett took its…
Flint Water Crisis-linked company gets involved in digital campaign
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HS senior feels ‘like royalty’ after classmates put her in the spotlight
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Although she is a senior citizen, this is Sinclaire Bice's first year attending Grand Rapids Catholic High School.
And yet, she still made enough new friends and connections to win the reunion queen…
Boyne Mountain Adds 1,200ft ‘Thrill With No Skill’ Air Bridge
"Your fourth is here," the golf attendant said with a smile.He had noticed a Tesla driving from the training ground at the Heather Course to The Highlands, Boyne USA's golf and ski resort in Harbor Springs. Electric car driver Boyne…
Flint Hill football team win at Richmond, end losing streak
Boosted by three touchdowns on defense, the Flint Hill Huskies (1-2) earned their first victory of the high school football season on the afternoon of Sept. 23 in Richmond with a 37-28 win on the non-conference road against the Collegiate…
College football scores, schedule, NCAA top 25 rankings, today’s games: Georgia and Michigan…
Another Saturday of action-packed college football is on deck with all but one of the teams ranked in the PA's top 25 teams in action in Week 4. Among the action will be three games between the ranked teams , including…
200 volunteers needed to plant trees in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is looking for volunteers to help make the city a little greener.
The community tree planting is called 'Neighborwoods' and is part of Mayor Rosalynn Bliss' 'Greening…
‘That was scary’ – Lansing police respond to false ‘crushed’ crime…
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — The FBI is warning city police departments against making false calls for fire.This is called swatting and it's been happening in schools across the country all week.It also happened Thursday night at a house on…
It’s Gameday, Flint! Player of the Week Winner, Saginaw Valley South Stats, Schedule
FLINT - We're halfway through the high school football season with Week 5 arriving and the official start of fall.We've got the Player of the Week winner, Saginaw Valley League South stats and tonight's schedule to go through ahead of…
Northern Michigan University and Michigan Tech University review fall enrollment
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) — The universities of Northern Michigan and Michigan Tech announced their fall enrollment numbers on Thursday. At NMU, its traditional workforce stands at 6,970, down 3% from a year ago.University spokesman Derek…
‘Tootsie’ hits the stage for Broadway GR in October
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The musical “Tootsie” will hit Broadway in Grand Rapids next month.
The show kicks off the new season of Broadway Grand Rapids. It will run from October 11 to October 16 with an additional matinee…
East Lansing aims to solve flood problems
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — A city that faced massive flooding a year ago is making progress toward preventing a repeat.It was a once-in-140-year storm that caused flooding in East Lansing in August 2021. East Lansing's sewage and…
Recent Match Report – South East Stars vs Southern Vipers, Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022,…
Southern Vipers 143 for 4 (Boucher 51, McCaughan 47) beaten The Stars of the Southeast 139 (Spence 45, Norris 3-29) by six wicketsSouthern Vipers will face Northern Diamonds in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final at Lord's on Sunday,…
Michigan grocery chain’s food donation breaks world record
A West Michigan-based grocery chain has broken a world record while giving back to its community in a big way.A group of 24 interns and a handful of SpartanNash employees constructed the world's largest word out of packaged food in July…
Grand River bands continue fight for recognition as deadline approaches
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After a nearly three-decade-long battle, a western Michigan tribe may soon find out if they have won federal recognition. The US Department of the Interior (DOI) is expected to issue a decision on the recognition of…
A new BBQ spot is coming to Lansing
Lansing and the greater Lansing area is home to quite a diverse food scene. We have just about everything you could possibly want. From Thai to Chinese, from Ethiopian to Indian, and everything in between.Of course, we also have quite an…
Flint Township man dead after shooting at apartment complex
FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI – A 29-year-old man died after an exchange of gunfire Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex in Flint Township.Flint Township police said they arrested a 32-year-old Flint Township man in connection with the…
Auerbach’s Top 10: Georgia Expands Wealth, Michigan Keeps Sailing, Kentucky Locks It Down
Every Saturday night throughout the college football season, I will rank the top 10 teams in the country. The order will fluctuate from week to week depending on new results, player availability and anything else that impacts this chaotic…
Police investigate fatal crash in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – First responders are at the scene of a fatal crash in Grand Rapids.
It happened late Saturday night at the intersection of College Avenue and Fulton Street. A News8 team at the scene confirmed that…
Lansing football leapfrogs rival Leavenworth to earn first win of 2022 – Leavenworth Times
BY DEREK WILEY
Since taking over Lansing's football program in the spring, Rick Pollard has preached the gospel of daily coaching improvement.
Friday's sermon resulted in Pollard's first victory as the Lions…
Michigan’s Best Local Dishes: This Middle Eastern Family Is Living Their Dream At Shawarma and…
FENTON, MI — Born in Jordan, a country in the Middle East, Belal Khirfan had many parents who own various businesses.Khirfan has been a resident of Flint since 1986, but he's never been very happy working in other industries. Opening…
Michigan UP Transportation Agencies Honored for Years of Service
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently awarded several Upper Peninsula transit authorities with commemorative plaques honoring their decades of service to the region. MDOT and the Michigan Public Transit Association…
Grand Rapids Seniors Community Hosts National Assisted Living Week Car Show
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September 11-17 this year is National Assisted Living Week, a week-long celebration to recognize the role of assisted living centers across the country. The National Center for Assisted Living,…
Lansing Police Working To Reduce Gang Violence With GREAT Program
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — Like many large police departments, Lansing is working to reduce gang violence.Experts said communicating with young people is at the heart of the solution.A Lansing police unit called Gang Resistance Education and…
Flint schools receive offers on 8 of 13 vacant properties for sale
FLINT, MI - Flint Community Schools has received offers on eight of its 13 vacant properties that were listed for sale.Thrun Law Firm, which manages the sales process for the district, made a presentation to the Flint Board of Education at…
Division 1 top 5 shuffle headlines latest Michigan high school volleyball rankings
Michigan's high school volleyball playoffs are just over six weeks away, and at this point in the season, the state's top teams are starting to realize their potential.Among the most impressive teams last week were Ann Arbor Skyline, who…
Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Red Cliff
Grand Marais, MN- The public is invited to celebrate the completion of roadwork on Highway 61. On Thursday, September 15 at noon, there will be a program on the lawn of the Grand Marais Public Library. The Highway 61 project won two…
Flint man charged with murder in fatal Memorial Day shooting in Tyler | Crime
A 29-year-old Flint man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Tyler man on Memorial…
MSP: Driver in critical condition after crash on US-131 in GR
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – A driver is in critical condition after a crash in Grand Rapids on Sunday, police say.
It happened around 7:30 p.m. on US-131 near Leonard Street. An 18-year-old from Grand Rapids lost control of…
Downtown Flint fills with spinning motors for Bikes on the Bricks
FLINT, MI — Crammed into the city of Harley Davison vehicles, hundreds of motorcyclists revved their engines in chorus to ring in the start of the 2022 Bikes on the Bricks motorcycle show.Motorcycles began filling the parking lot at 8am on…
Michigan State football rushes for six touchdowns in 52-0 win over Akron
EAST LANSING -- The Spartan Stadium scoreboard looked compelling. The performance on the pitch left much to be desired for the second week in a row.Just like another potentially critical injury.But Michigan State's No. 11 football forced…
“There’s a lot of good talent out there,” says CEO who moved shoe company from…
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Rommel Vega still remembers the reaction when he announced he was moving the headquarters of his shoe company, HOLO, from Portland, Oregon to Grand Rapids."It was like 'why'," he recalls asking friends and…
Grand Lansing High School Football Week 3 Top Players
Here's a look at the best performances from Week 3 football games in Grand Lansing. This mirrors the statistics provided to LSJ.GREAT PERFORMANCECASON CARSWELL, MASON: The sophomore quarterback completed 12 of 17 passes for 273 yards and…
Gas leak contributed to fatal home explosion in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Investigators have concluded that a natural gas leak contributed to the deadly explosion at a home on Hogarth Avenue in Flint last November, but the source of ignition remains a question.The blast killed a 4-year-old…
Grand Rapids Seeks Community Feedback on School Building Redesign Plan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids Public Schools is asking for the public's help in developing the district's new facility master plan, which could lead to a major campus restructuring in the years to come.The district announced 11 town halls…
Judge blocks proposed vote on annexation of Groesbeck neighborhood in Lansing Township
LANSING, Michigan – Residents of the Groesbeck neighborhood in Lansing Township applied to be annexed by the City of Lansing earlier this summer.“We knew there was going to be a challenge, we knew it,” said Lansing Township resident John…
annual injections of COVID-19 are likely
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – With the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters rolling out across the country, some are wondering if COVID vaccines will become an annual vaccine like the flu vaccine.Flint's doctor, Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, thinks it's…
GR businesses open on Labor Day experience good traffic
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The long weekend meant businesses big and small decided to close shop for an extra day, but there were a handful in Grand Rapids who decided to see the Work like a typical workday.
Among them was the…
Mel Tucker laments ‘unacceptable’ performance in season-opening win
EAST LANSING — Three days after opening the season with a home win, Mel Tucker has had plenty of time to rewatch the movie.And the Michigan State coach wasn't happy with the team's performance in Friday's 35-13 win over Western…
Dedicated Flint RNLI Volunteers Recognized for Long Service
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It is Michigan law to start school after Labor Day. So why do most start earlier?
A 16-year-old state law requires all public schools in Michigan to start after Labor Day, but only a quarter of districts in the state plan to kick off their school year on Tuesday, Sept. 6 this year.Of Michigan's 517 K-12 public districts,…
Fruitport loses 27-point lead to Grand Rapids Christian 41-34
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GREAT RAPIDS—The Fruitport Trojans had a 34-7 lead with 4:52 remaining in the first half on Thursday night over Grand Rapid Christian before the Eagles dropped 34 unanswered points to come from behind to…
Jacoby Windmon keeps his cool after stellar debut
EAST LANSING — Throughout his six-minute post-match interview, Jacoby Windmon spoke in a monotonous voice. His stoicism belied his spectacular play on Friday night.Windmon, in his first appearance at Michigan State after being transferred…
Fenton football starts 2-0 in Flint Metro League action | Sports coverage for Fenton, Linden, Holly…
Fenton freshman varsity boys football coach Mishael Kunji remains perfect.After beating Goodrich and Linden…
How to Help Michigan Veterans and First Responders Get Service Dogs
Nonprofit needs help matching service dogs with veterans Service dogs can help veterans struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues, but training them can be expensive. Funds are raised so a nonprofit can place more dogs with…
Night of suppliers planned for September
Manufacturers and suppliers will gather for the Sixth Annual Precision Metalforming Association West Michigan Supplier Night in Grand Rapids.The metal forming industry's top suppliers will be showcasing their capabilities and showcasing…
Montgomery drain repair two years late, 25% ahead of schedule
Dawn Parker
The streets of the Frandora Hills neighborhood, west of Coolidge Road and just across the border from East Lansing, can be charitably described as a patchwork.
At worst, the road…
Eagle Archives, August 31, 1970: Lee Savings Bank exhibits collection of old bottles | Story
LEE - Some 200 vintage bottles, all made or used in Berkshire County and all predating the invention of the…
Detroit Wing Company opens new store in White Lake, Michigan
Detroit Wing Company has announced the opening of its new location at 9278 Highland Rd, White Lake, Michigan. The new store is DWC's fifth location in Oakland County and is operated by franchise owners Matt Milliken and Miles Gatland.…
Woman accused of abusing adopted teenage daughter tied her to bed with ratchet straps: court…
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A 50-year-old woman accused of her 13-year-old adopted daughter's extreme malnutrition also allegedly used ratchet straps to tie the teenager to a bed.Wilma Edwards was arraigned on Monday August 29 on two counts of first…
Lansing police share school safety tips on road trip
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - It's the first day of school for thousands of students in the greater Lansing area. As the latest round of middle Michigan students now return to class, traffic safety officials want drivers to be careful.…
Monkeypox reported at General Motors Wentzville plant, suspected at Flint Assembly
Are you an auto worker? We want to hear from you: Contact the WSWS by filling out the form at the end of the article to tell us what the health and safety conditions are in your factory.GM Wentzville Assembly. (WSWS)On Friday, August 19,…
West Michigan Workforce Training Programs Receive State Grants
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Three training programs in Ottawa and Allegan counties have received dollars from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Workforce Training Center Equipment Grant Program.The grant program, administered locally…
A bank robbery suspect is on the loose in Kent County
KENT COUNTY, MI – Kent County law enforcement is looking for a man suspected of robbing a bank on Saturday morning, police said.Shortly after 11 a.m. on August 27, a robbery was reported at the Fifth Third Bank located on 10 Mile Road near…
What makes the city, the region special
It's a great time to learn (or remember) what makes the area special, especially with so many MSU students, faculty, and others returning to the area. So we decided to put together this guide full of things to see, do, know and experience…
The Tattoo City Convention returns to Flint this weekend
FLINT, Michigan — The Tattoo City Convention returns to Flint for its second year, and this time it's back with more vendors and events than the last. The convention takes place from Friday, August 26 through Sunday, August 28 at the…
Michigan’s ‘mystery’ disease only kills unvaccinated dogs
Dozens of dogs and puppies are dying in northern Michigan from a mysterious disease that killed some 60 dogs in just days.The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has now declared the disease to be canine…
Art Exhibit Appears in Grand Haven
An annual art exhibition will feature local artists for a single gallery and sale night.The Lakeshore Visual Arts Collective (LVAC) is hosting its third annual pop-up gallery ARTxALL for one night from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, August 27, at the…
Lansing Community College to Host Blood Drive
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — Lansing Community College President Dr. Steven Robinson announced that the college will hold a blood drive in honor of his late father, who battled cancer.Robinson said donating blood is essential to treating some…
Burger King franchisee hosts job fair for openings in central Michigan
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) — A Burger King franchisee is hosting a job fair this week to fill more than 200 job openings.GPS Hospitality operates 22 locations in central Michigan, including:1675 Wright Avenue – Alma4907 Garfield Road–Auburn6304…
‘Celebrating Billy Joel’ is coming to Grand Rapids
A Billy Joel tribute show is coming to downtown in October."Celebrating Billy Joel - America's Piano Man '50 Years of Billy'" is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, October 28 at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW.This show…
Able Eyes, a Mason-based company, gives people a virtual look at sites
MASON - Five years after a local woman launched an online business offering virtual tours of restaurants, entertainment venues and other public spaces, her company, Able Eyes, now offers insight into around 1,000 locations Across the…
Education Beat: Tumult Continues on Flint Board of Directors as Chairman, Treasurer Cast
Posted on August 22, 2022
By Harold C. Ford
"Here we go again." – Joyce Ellis-McNeal after being removed from her role as chairman of the Flint Board of Education, August 17
The tumultuous nature of the Flint…
Sweetgreen opens Michigan’s first location in downtown Birmingham
There's a new place to grab a salad in downtown Birmingham.Sweetgreen, a chain serving many fresh foods, recently opened a new location at 167 N. Old Woodward. Occupying the storefront that once housed Grabbagreen, Sweetgreen serves dishes…
Free ‘Wag n Wade’ dog swim attracts hundreds of puppies to Richmond Park Pool
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — The closure of a West Michigan pool means one of the biggest parties of the year for local dogs.The Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation held its fifth free "Wag 'n' Wade" dog swim at the Richmond Park…
Suddenly optimistic Michigan Democrats nominate ticket for November vote
LANSING — An optimistic Michigan Democratic Party held its state convention at the Lansing Center on Saturday and Sunday, nominating Governor Gretchen Whitmer as the front runner in the Nov. 8 general election ticket.Midterm elections are…
Flint Hills Spas helps grant 5-year-old’s wish for hot tub in Moundridge
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - A 5-year-old from Moundridge now has a safe place to enjoy the water after Flint Hills Spas and Make-A-Wish granted her wish for a hot tub in her backyard. Flint Hills spas in Wichita says he was approached earlier…
MSU topped No. 7 Pitt Friday at final exhibition
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W. MI event to give hope in Haiti
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Telsaint and Amanda Morisset are spending time in West Michigan, preparing for a fundraising event to help the people of Haiti.
Telsaint Morisset was born in Haiti and came to the United States to find…
East Lansing restaurants see workforce changes ahead of MSU semester
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — East Lansing's population is set to explode as students return for the 2022-23 school year.Many businesses wonder how they will handle the additional customers.The Albert EL Fresco Outdoor Dining Room allows for…
Golf carts are oddly popular — and street legal — in this Lake Michigan beach town
LUDINGTON, MI — They're not fast. They are not allowed on all roads. They cannot be driven at night. But golf carts offer something to residents of a northern Michigan beach town that makes them hugely popular.The town of Ludington, with…
Elks Rapids hungry for state title | Sports
ELK RAPIDS — The Elk Rapids men's soccer team has gone where other…
Lansing Mall welcomes a new business, Delicious Delights Cakes
DELTA TOWNSHIP, Michigan — At Lansing Mall, you may have noticed new businesses popping up. We introduced the new event space, The placewhich opened last month, and now we'll take a look at the mall's newest storefront, Delicious Delights…
Flint Temporarily Turns to Secondary Waterline as Primary Water Source | Flint Water Emergency
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – The city of Flint was recently able to avert a water crisis thanks to a newly…