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Heavy thunderstorms hit the entire Lower Peninsula last night and brought along a funnel cloud 40 years ago at the ...
"With two parties, the strategy now is to make 51% of the people hate the other party more than they hate you, and you win." ...
As summer draws visitors to northern Michigan, the region's native wildlife is also more active, leading to increased human-animal intera ...
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Township dropped from Crystal Lake association lawsuit
The Crystal Lake and Watershed Association has agreed to drop Benzonia Township and township officials from a lawsuit filed in November 2024. The civil suit alleges the Sunkissed Hills development ...
Animal shelters across Michigan are grappling with overcrowding, but a new initiative in Lansing could provide some relief.
In addition to Michigan State Police, first responders on scene included Benzie County Sheriff's Office, Thompsonville Fire Department, Benzonia Township Fire Department and Benzie County EMS.
Six high-school golfers and their coach were hospitalized after their team van was involved in a head-on collision with a stolen vehicle driven by a man fleeing police on Sunday night in Benzie County ...
CHARLEVOIX — A man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle crashed head-on into a van carrying the Charlevoix High School varsity golf team on Sunday night in Benzie County. According to the Michigan ...
Northern Michigan’s news leader chose not to report on the investigation until now because there was no arrest or initial charges. The case was handled by Benzie County Prosecutor Sara Swanson.
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is planning to open Crystal Shores Casino in Benzie County. The tribe also operates Turtle Creek Casino, shown here, and Leelanau Sands Casino.
Shall the County of Benzie, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, payable in ...