Mission accomplished! St. Paul hosts meal-packaging service project
Photos by Renee LanduytLaurie Snyder lines up packages to be boxed. Lyn and Mike Crowley came from Pleasant Ridge to help assemble the food packets. They came to help at St. Paul because it had been difficult to find volunteer work the past year. For the volunteers who participated in St. Paul on the Lake’s
grossepointenews.comMichigan’s Best Local Eats: Great food inside a convenience store awaits at Patty’s by the Lake
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – You’ll find food made with love at a little hole in the wall in Grass Lake Township. Patty’s by the Lake has been open inside of Val’s Country Corner Store for a little more than a year. Owner Patty Kerton loved to entertain guests with great food, so opening a place to share this love was a dream of hers, she said.
mlive.comArrest made in connection to explosion at Clare County storage facility
GRANT TWP, MI - An arrest was made in regards to an incident involving an explosive in Clare County earlier this week. The Clare County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating that David Hannaford, 36, of Lake, was charged on Friday, Oct. 29 by the Clare County Prosecutor’s Office with placing explosives near a property causing physical injury. About 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Clare County Central Dispatch received a call of an explosion at a storage facility in Grant Township. The sheriff’s office stated that Hannaford is the renter of the storage facility unit where the explosion occurred. He remains lodged in the Clare County Jail.
mlive.comMajor pharmacies face first federal trial over role in nation’s opioid crisis
Lake and Trumbull counties are set to face off against four of the nation’s largest chain pharmacies in a federal trial that could serve as a litmus test for thousands of cities and counties looking to hold them accountable.
washingtonpost.com9-year-old boy shot in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI — A child was shot Thursday afternoon. A 9-year-old boy was shot around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Lake and James streets, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Vernon Coakley said. The child was taken to a local hospital, Coakley said. “This is just appalling, it’s heartbreaking and it has got to stop,” NAACP President Wendy Fields said. More from MLive:Kalamazoo County daycare’s license suspended after child wanders into traffic on M-89Conflicts over pay spur mediation in contract dispute between Western Michigan and part-time facultyMichigan gas station accused of price gouging to pay $2K fine
mlive.comChances of scattered rain predicted this week amid drought conditions. Lake Michigan boaters urged to take caution Sunday afternoon with high waves, fog expected.
As drought conditions persist across the Chicago area, occasional bouts of rain are predicted throughout the coming week, according to the National Weather Service.
chicagotribune.comCoronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Feb. 19 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
“As mayors on the front line of the pandemic response, we have taken necessary steps to keep our communities safe and continue flattening the curve to save lives,” the letter sent Thursday said. “Undoubtedly, these steps have come with severe financial hardship. Not only have tax revenues been dropping drastically, but funding essential services critical to the health and safety of our residents has and continues to be challenged.”
chicagotribune.comSnow remains in forecast but it could come too late to break Chicago’s streak of consecutive snow days.
The system expected late Wednesday into early Thursday was expected to bring “the chance for some light snow, mainly under an inch, but then there could be some kind of additional lake effect that develops into (Thursday) that could move along the lakeshore there, into Lake and Cook counties that could add another, say, inch or so on top of that, depending on where that band ultimately sets up,” Petr said.
chicagotribune.comChicago area’s burst of heavier snow leaves 2 to 4 inches and dangerous cold temperatures in its path
The weather service reported Friday and Saturday snow totals were 2 to 4 inches across most of the Chicago area, including 3.3 inches at O’Hare International Airport and 3.6 inches in Joliet. Lake-effect snow in northwest Indiana bumped up the count to 7 inches in Chesterton and 6 inches in Portage. Overnight, the lows were expected to drop to as low as about 10 below zero in outlying areas and closer to zero near Lake Michigan.
chicagotribune.comChicago weather forecast calls for sporadic snow and lows below zero through weekend. Again!
“If the month ended now, it would rank as the third coldest on record, but we don’t think we’re gonna finish there,” Borchardt said Thursday morning. “Toward the end of the month we’re going trend back to normal. It looks like toward the end of next week, we should start to get back to normal.”
chicagotribune.comMichigan officials warn people to be aware, use caution on ice
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 21: A man walks on ice along the shore of Lake Michigan as storm clouds, which dumped several inches of lake-effect snow on the city, heads east over the Lake on January 21, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)LANSING, Mich. – Authorities in Michigan are warning people to be extremely cautious on frozen bodies of water after six snowmobiles have fallen through ice in less than two weeks. State Conservation officers in southeastern Michigan are seeing snowmobilers riding into open water and falling through ice, said Sgt. In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, officers responded Jan. 22 to reports of a drowning after strong winds created a pressure crack in ice over Lake Michigan. “Be aware of the ice conditions before you go out,” Becker said.
Some areas of Chicago top 6 inches of snow as storm tails off, but lake-effect snow expected to continue into Wednesday
Forecasters had warned that most of the 5 to 8 inches expected in the Chicago area from a storm system that blanketed much of the Midwest would fall before 3 a.m. Tuesday, but many areas only saw a few inches. The total snowfall varied by north and south locations across the metro area, Castro said.
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(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)With our newest Newsletter, the team at ClickOnDetroit is taking a deep dive into climate change on a local level: working with experts to identify how climate change will impact Michigan, how it already is and what you might be able do about it. You can sign up for the In This Climate Newsletter right here. We want to hear from you: Do you have any questions or concerns about climate change, particularly in Michigan? 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider -- and sign up -- here!
Ice fisherman drowns in Lake Michigan in Upper Peninsula
GARDEN, Mich. – A 64-year-old man drowned in a Lake Michigan bay when his off-road vehicle hit open water, authorities said. Edward Lester of Garden was at Big Bay De Noc, off Delta County, for ice fishing Thursday. Ice in the area was 4 to 5 inches thick but "recent high winds caused the crack to open,” said Lt. Eugene “Skip” Hagy of the Department of Natural Resources. Pressure cracks are very hazardous and can occur very fast, particularly on large bodies of water,” Hagy said. Authorities were contacted when Lester’s wife said he had not returned from a routine fishing trip.
Archdiocese of Chicago announces more parish mergers Saturday amid financial pressures
St. Ambrose, St. Anselm, Corpus Christi and St. Elizabeth will close for Sunday Masses, and the future of the buildings is yet to be determined. St. Thomas the Apostle will remain in its current structure, and there are no anticipated changes to Holy Angels or St. Thomas schools, officials said.
chicagotribune.comWith COVID-19 vaccines for teachers possible by March, Chicago Teachers Union says reopening CPS schools now ‘doesn’t make any sense’
Arwady cited data from the Archdiocese of Chicago, which operates about 200 schools in Cook and Lake counties that have been mostly open for in-person classes since last fall. That data showed students in school had half the infection rate of those out of school, and teachers had been infected at rates similar to “adults in the community,” Arwady said.
chicagotribune.comWhen will the ice crack at a UP lake? Guess right and win
An Upper Peninsula community is selling chances to guess when replica mining equipment will fall through ice at Teal Lake as the lake’s ice cover melts. It's an annual fundraiser organized by the Negaunee Lions Club and the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce. “With the increasing popularity of the Teal Lake Melt-Down fundraiser we’re hoping payouts continue to rise each year,” organizers said. In 2019, the winning guess was April 26. The winning entry must be purchased at least 48 hours prior to the structure falling through the ice.
State dismisses case challenging Nestle’s water withdrawal permit in Michigan
A 2018 case challenging Nestle’s permit to extract Michigan water and sell it for a profit has been dismissed by the state’s environmental department on Friday. Residents have also shown outrage over the company taking Michigan water almost for free and turning it into a huge profit. In 2018, residents told Local 4 that the creek was thriving a few years ago, but things have changed because of the water Nestle is pumping out. In an effort to ramp up the legal fight against Nestle’s use of Michigan water, environmental groups requested that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel step in back in July of this year. Our water use in Michigan ranks us far down on the list of the state’s top water users.
Rep. Lauren Underwood extends slim lead over Republican challenger Jim Oberweis
The district includes all or parts of seven counties: DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will, McHenry, DeKalb and Kendall. Nov. 17 is the deadline for any mail-in votes to be counted if they were postmarked before or on Election Day on Nov. 3.
chicagotribune.comSevere thunderstorm warning issued for parts of West Michigan
WEST MICHIGAN -- The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for a wide swath of West Michigan, extending from Van Buren County to the south to Mason County to the north. Meteorologists say the main threat is strong winds, possibly up to 60 mph. A line of storms was moving northeast across Lake Michigan. The winds could bring damage to roofs, siding and trees, according to the National Weather Service.
mlive.comIllinois sees another record daily high with 6,363 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, another region gets hit with tighter restrictions
“In governor’s news conference today, one of the speakers talked about all the experts he listens to, but he’s not listening to members of the General Assembly,” Butler said. “He’s not listening to the public. He’s not listening to the owners of these businesses that are going to be gutted by these mitigations that are going into effect.”
chicagotribune.comCourt hearing reveals new details in domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer
Court hearing reveals new details in domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Gov. WhitmerPublished: October 16, 2020, 12:08 pmThe preliminary hearing began Tuesday and featured hours of testimony by a lead FBI agent on the Michigan case, revealing new detail about investigators' use of confidential informants, undercover agents and encrypted communication to thwart the purported scheme.
Domestic terror plot leader wanted to leave Whitmer on boat in middle of Lake Michigan, FBI says
Gretchen Whitmer wanted to leave her on a boat in the middle of Lake Michigan after kidnapping her, an FBI agent testified. Adam Fox, 34, of Grand Rapids, was one of five Michigan men in court Tuesday on charges that they conspired to kidnap the governor. Trask was asked why the men had been inspecting a boat ramp while plotting to kidnap Whitmer. “To be able to get a boat and take the governor out on the boat, leaving the area,” Trask said. Fox stated his plan or his idea was to take her out on the boat and leave her out in the middle of Lake Michigan,” Trask said.
Forecasters: 'Significant frost risk’ overnight throughout much of northern Illinois, northwest Indiana
The weather service issued a warning for significant frost risk late Sunday and early Monday, “away from the urban center of Chicago,” according to its website. Counties listed under the hazardous weather outlook were: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry, Ogle, Will and Winnebago in Illinois and Benton, Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter in Indiana.
chicagotribune.comSwimmers caught in Lake Michigan rip current rescued
PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. Two men have been rescued from Lake Michigan after they were caught in a rip current while swimming. The 34-year-old and 32-year-old men were at Holland State Park in western Michigans Park Township early Sunday evening when they were swept into deeper water, according to the Ottawa County sheriff's office. A jet ski operator was able to get one of the men to a pier where bystanders began cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Another jet ski operator was able to take the second man to a beach where he was evaluated by paramedics. The sheriffs office said a no-swimming notice was posted at the state park where three people have drowned this year.
Bald eagle shows air superiority in Michigan, sends states drone into lake
Environmental quality analyst and drone pilot Hunter King said he had completed about seven minutes of the mapping flight when satellite reception became spotty. King pressed a button to return the $950 drone to him and was viewing his video screen when the drone began to twirl. Two birdwatchers who were nearby saw the bird attack something but told officials they didnt realize it was a drone. The drone sent 27 warning notifications in the 3.5 seconds that it took to spiral to the water, including one noting that a propeller was missing. Data later revealed that it landed in 4 feet of water about 150 feet offshore.
Port Huron man takes job at nursing home to see his wife during COVID-19 pandemic
FORT GRATIOT TOWNSHIP, Mich. A Port Huron man took a job at a nursing home so he could see his wife of 62 years after they were separated for four months by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Larry and Carol Burnett have been married for 62 years, but he was separated from her when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. For the past two years, Carol has lived at Regency on the Lake, a care home in Fort Gratiot Township near Port Huron. You know, after 62 years, it was almost like we were one person.When the pandemic hit, all visitors, including Larry, were shut out. Sandra Ball, the activities director for Regency on the Lake, had an idea involving an open part-time job.
Black candidates push race debate into GOP-held districts
The reenergized movement against racial inequality and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has amplified the voices of Black candidates across the country. Its just a total shift.The reenergized movement against racial inequality has amplified the voices of Black candidates, in some cases pushing the political debate over race into Republican-leaning areas. Democrats say they've seen a significant boost in fundraising and other engagement for candidates running on racial justice issues, and believe it could help the party flip some Republican-held districts in November. It was the kind of fundraising appeal that typically would bring in about $1.50 for every $1 a congressional campaign spent on the ad buy. Other Black candidates are seeing a similar trend, she said.
Mothers ashes recovered after being swept away during Midland floods
When the village of Sanford was hit by massive flooding in May, Kathy Parsch set out to find her mothers ashes. ORIGINAL STORY: Sanford woman kayaks to floating home swept away by flood to recover mothers ashesSurrounded by unthinkable destruction, there wasnt a dry eye as Parschs ashes were pulled from mud. She was joined by friends on kayaks to paddle through the wreckage to find Parschs home in a river. After visiting the house seven times, Parsch couldnt find her mothers ashes. Her mothers ashes were found the day before Sanford officials would start scooping up debris to haul away.
Communities chip in for family expecting child who lost everything in Midland flood
Communities chip in for family expecting child who lost everything in Midland floodPublished: May 27, 2020, 6:18 pmWhen flood waters came through Midland County last week, it pushed Sam and Richie O’Keefe’s home against the post office.
Communities chip in for family expecting child who lost everything in Midland flood
When flood waters came through Midland County last week, it pushed Sam and Richie OKeefes home against the post office. The couple is expecting to give birth to their daughter Sydney Thursday. Everything the family had prepared for baby Sydney was washed away when the dam broke. RELATED: Midland County residents sue state of Michigan over Edenville Dam failureThe couple shared their story on social media and people rushed to help -- one person drove three hours to drop off some baby items. The couple said its overwhelming how helpful others have been for Sydney.
Midland County residents sue state of Michigan over Edenville Dam failure
A 28-page complaint was filed in the Michigan Court of Claims by Edenville, Mich. residents David and Andrew Krieger and James and Margaret Sperling. The Kriegers and Sperlings own adjacent properties and homes on the banks of the Tittabawassee River less than a mile south of the Edenville Dam. According to the complaint, the 96-year-old earthen embankment failed after several days of heavy rain on May 19, 2020. The complaint states that the failure of the Edenville Dam and subsequent flooding of a large area in Midland County was caused, in part, by a failure of EGLE to order the necessary repairs to the dam. For decades, federal regulators had demanded changes to the design of the Edenville Dam to improve its ability to withstand flooding, and federal regulators had warned since at least 1993 that the dam failed to meet safety requirements, reads the complaint.
Divers continue search of lake in San Bernardino investigation
Divers spent most of the day in the murky waters of Seccombe Lake in San Bernardino, California. Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik were reportedly seen near the lake before the shooting, and investigators feel they may have disposed of evidence in the lake. John Blackstone has the latest.
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