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Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest of four suspects connected to a large auto theft ring, involved in stealing hundreds of vehicles in Southeast Michigan. The arrests resulted from an extensive investigation, revealing a violent operation linked to various criminal activities. Additional arrests may follow.
The crash of a Northwest Airlines DC-4 into Lake Michigan on June 24, 1950, remains in the top 20 of the deadliest unsolved commercial aviation disaster in U.S. history. The plane, carrying 58 passengers and crew on a nonstop flight from …
President Biden announced a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, effective January 1, 2025. This historic change, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to alleviate financial burdens for millions, particularly benefiting Michigan seniors struggling with high medication prices.
We check out some of the best winter festivals in Michigan for 2023. It is a great way to shake off the winter blues.
The Port Austin Winter Carnival, taking place from January 31 to February 1, 2025, celebrates winter with community activities such as broomball, a winter market, and contests. Attendees can enjoy ice skating, unique games, and festive events, fostering community spirit amid Michigan’s winter landscape.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals, including George Romney and Magic Johnson, recognizing their significant contributions in public service, sports, activism, and humanitarian work. The ceremony highlighted the impact of diverse leaders and the importance of unity in promoting American values.
In January 1925, the Port Huron Times launched Michigan’s first winter air delivery to the isolated Thumb region during a severe blizzard. It was likely the first time a military aricraft was used to delver newspapers.
113 years ago, the Harbor Beach TImes kept everyone up to date. No news was too obscure, strange, or quirky that it didn’t warrant a few lines in the paper.
