News & Fun in Michigan
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Michigan’s PreK for All initiative has achieved record enrollment, benefiting families with an estimated $475 million in savings, allowing parents to work or study, while preparing children for kindergarten. Enrollment is open for 2025-26.
New research reveals critical microplastic pollution levels in the Great Lakes, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated monitoring and policy changes. Immediate action is necessary to protect ecosystems and address potential risks to human health from contaminated water sources.
A University of Michigan study reveals that switching from electric dryers to line drying can save Michigan households up to $2,100 over a dryer’s lifetime while reducing carbon emissions significantly, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged four individuals at the Oxford Center after a hyperbaric chamber explosion killed 5-year-old Thomas Cooper. The charges include second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, stemming from alleged safety violations.
Monofrax LLC, a New York firm with foreign ownership, will pay nearly $2 million to settle claims of improperly securing a COVID-19 relief loan. The company exceeded eligibility requirements, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of pandemic relief fraud by federal authorities.
Two ice fishermen were rescued from dangerously thin ice on Saginaw Bay after suffering hypothermia. Sheriff Hanson warns that ice conditions are hazardous and urges anglers to end their season due to safety concerns.
Nearly 60,000 Michigan students benefit from the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, saving families over $252 million in tuition costs and boosting workforce readiness. Michigan Achievement Scholarship Saves Students Over $252 Million LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s effort to make higher education more affordable …
Colcannon, a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes and sautéed cabbage or kale, embodies comfort food and cultural heritage. It’s celebrated especially during St. Patrick’s Day, often paired with corned beef or ham.
