News & Fun in Michigan
It’s the Fall Festival that is becoming a stand-out. If you’re looking for a spellbinding experience to kick off the spooky season, look no further than the 4th Annual Caseville Witches Walk Weekend! Scheduled for October 26-27, 2024, this enchanting event …
The lawsuit accuses Benson of disregarding Michigan’s ballot number matching requirement, raising ongoing concerns about election integrity. LANSING, Mich. — The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Michigan Republican Party (MIGOP) have filed yet another lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State …
On September 16, 2024, the Lake Township Board of Trustees, led by Vice-Chair Jim Deming due to Supervisor Valerie McCallum’s absence, postponed the second-quarter budget review. They appointed Terry Kelly as the new Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator, addressed community concerns regarding absentee ballots, and tabled several agenda items for future meetings.
The BRITE Act seeks to address campaign finance loopholes in Michigan by enabling the Bureau of Elections to pursue immediate court injunctions against violations. While it has received support for enhancing transparency and accountability, critics argue that more comprehensive measures and proper enforcement resources are necessary to tackle the complexities of campaign finance law.
Michigan is allocating over $1 billion in low-interest loans for 72 essential water infrastructure projects to enhance water quality and public health. With demand significantly surpassing available funds, this initiative aims to address urgent maintenance needs and systemic issues within communities facing aging systems. Long-term planning and additional investments are crucial for sustainable improvements.
Canada is so close to Michigan yet how many times have you treked over and explored? From iconic Niagara Falls to the bustling streets of Toronto, we’ve got some itinerary ideas covered. Click to read more and start planning your adventure today!
Nestled within the mighty Canadian Rockies, Banff Hot Springs had an interesting birth. In 1883, during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, three railway workers stumbled upon thermal springs on Sulfur Mountain’s northeast slope. To protect these natural resources, they made the bold move of establishing Canada’s first national park, Banff National Park, in 1885, and declared the hot springs as reserved land. The Banff Upper Hot Springs we see today, managed by Parks Canada, is one of nine naturally occurring hot springs in the park.
Michigan’s historical markers are one of the oldest state programs in the country for denoting historical , geographic or cultural events and places of significance. A website provided by the Michigan DNR gives details on each and every one of them.
