News & Fun in Michigan
American Freight, the discount retailer known for furniture, mattresses, and home appliances, will permanently shutter all its Michigan locations as parent company Franchise Group Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The closures, part of a wider downsizing, could leave both employees …
Wendy’s will close 140 underperforming locations nationwide, including some in Michigan, as part of a strategic effort to modernize the brand. The company plans to open 250 to 300 new restaurants globally while addressing employee and customer concerns about these closures.
An Oakland County man won $1 million from a $10 Million Dollar Madness ticket, drastically altering his family’s financial situation. The winner celebrated joyfully, opting for a lump sum of $693,000 after taxes, to eliminate debts and relieve financial stress, highlighting lottery’s life-changing potential.
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, has been charged with terrorism for allegedly threatening Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer after a parole denial. He faces serious legal consequences, including a potential 20-year prison sentence. Ahmad’s case raises concerns about the escalating threats against public officials amid political polarization.
A University of Michigan study reveals rising trends in cannabis, hallucinogen, and vaping use among adults in Michigan. Notably, 42% of 19 to 30-year-olds report cannabis use. Meanwhile, binge drinking has increased in the 35 to 50 age group, contrasting with declining alcohol use among younger adults. Public health efforts are crucial.
Isaac Sissel, a 25-year-old from Ann Arbor, has been charged with federal crimes for threatening violence related to the 2024 presidential election. His arrest by the FBI followed a menacing online message citing possession of a stolen firearm, reflecting broader concerns about election-related threats amid heightened political tensions.
Michigan hunters prepare for the firearm deer season opener on Nov. 15, entering a five-day quiet period from Nov. 10-14. This tradition, enforced by the DNR, helps deer return to natural patterns by restricting hunters from carrying certain firearms. Exceptions exist for small game and waterfowl hunters. Violations should be reported.
Michigan State Police neutralized a potential threat after multiple pipe bombs were discovered at the New Beginnings Thrift Shop in Harbor Springs. Worker Stumbles Upon Pipe Bombs in Donation Box at Thrift Store An ordinary day at the New Beginnings Thrift …
