In today's newsletter, Michigan's heat wave continues, man drowns after jumping into water he believed was shallow and Ludington State Park reopens this Wednesday. |
Creating moments of meditation |
Between work, family, and other obligations, it can be tough to find quiet moments amid our daily hustle and bustle. Lately, I have been waking up an hour earlier each morning to journal, exercise and say a few affirmations before starting the workday. Believe it or not, that extra time quiet time is helping me feel calmer and more organized. To incorporate more mindfulness into your day, try the Sunset Sound Healing sessions at the Inn at Bay Harbor this summer. The guided sessions are returning weekly from July 7 to Aug. 25. If immersing yourself into nature sounds like a perfect way to unwind, you're in luck. Ludington State Park is reopening ahead of its construction schedule on Wednesday, June 25. The popular state park, situated between Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake is known for its sandy lakeshore, lighthouse, fishing, marked trails, and more. |
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Sunset Sound Healing sessions will be offered in July and August at The Inn at Bay Harbor. (Boyne Resorts) |
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Michigan heat wave 2025: Will extreme temperatures continue all summer? |
Too hot to handle: Extremely hot weather is gripping southern Michigan early this week, with somewhat hot weather for the rest of our state. An updated long-range forecast predicts a moderate chance of warmer-than-normal temperatures for July, August and September. It looks like an extreme heat wave doesn’t come back into Michigan for at least a few weeks into July, but an occasional day flirting with 90 degrees will occur. Spotting heat-related illness: It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related health problems and appropriate responses as the heat wave simmers on. The CDC provides a list of warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, and recommended first aid steps. Cool off: Communities around Michigan are opening cooling centers to help residents beat the heat. Here's where you can find them in Flint, Kent County and Ottawa County. |
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Michigan tribal development firm wins $205 million Department of Energy contract |
The federal contracting arm of Waséyabek Development Company landed a five-year, $205 million contract for operations and maintenance services at three U.S. Department of Energy National Energy and Technology labs. Waséyabek Development Company is the tribally-owned economic development arm of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, which is based in Fulton, about 30 miles southeast of Kalamazoo. Pending decision: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said its forthcoming decision about the 800-megawatt Palisades plant in southwest Michigan remains on track to happen by the end of July despite the recent loss of a Democratic commissioner from the independent agency. Happening this week: An emergency drill designed to simulate a downed aircraft in Lake Michigan is being planned for this week near Manistee, the U.S. Coast Guard said. This mass rescue exercise is planned for Wednesday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to USCG Air Station Traverse City personnel. |
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3 takeaways from report finding 41% of Michigan households in financial hardship |
Forty-one percent of Michigan households are facing financial instability, according to United Way’s annual ALICE report. The nonprofit uses a calculation, known as asset limited, income constrained and employed (ALICE), to identify a local financial hardship threshold that goes above the federal poverty line. Here are three takeaways from the latest report, published this spring. In business news: SpartanNash, a Byron Township-based grocery store chain that employs about 20,000 people at supermarkets and distribution centers across 15 states, is being sold to New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers for $1.77 billion. The transaction, which has been approved by the board of directors at both companies, is expected to close late this year, according to a release. Shifting to online sales: A 30% tariff on Chinese imports, which was a worst-case scenario for this Holland toy shop, led the family-owned store to close its doors after 12 years in business. |
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Man drowns after jumping into water he believed was shallow; it was 55 feet deep |
Drowning tragedy: A 26-year-old Detroit man who couldn't swim drowned in Cass Lake after jumping from a boat into what he thought was shallow water, but was actually 55 feet deep. Despite rescue attempts by a friend, the man panicked and went underwater. Justine Lofton reports that Oakland County Sheriff's Office found him 1,700 feet from shore and officials are urging the use of flotation devices, especially for non-swimmers. Michigan church shooting: A man who opened fire outside a Michigan church Sunday was fatally shot by security staff after being struck by a parishioner's vehicle. The gunman, identified as Brian Anthony Browning, 31, was the son of a church member and had previously attended services at CrossPointe Community Church, reports the Associated Press, as police found multiple weapons and ammunition at the shooter's home. Fake grenade: Officers with the Transportation Security Administration discovered an inert grenade in carry-on luggage at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport last week. The discovery led to a security checkpoint being closed and evacuated for a period of time on June 15 while a TSA explosives expert inspected the device. It was eventually determined that the grenade was not active and was a replica. |
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Sneak peek: Ludington State Park unveils first look at $2.6M renovation, new pedestrian pathways |
Pedestrians will no longer have to walk on roadsides and through busy parking lots on their way to the sandy Lake Michigan beach at this popular state park. Set to reopen Wednesday, Ludington State Park is wrapping up a $2.6 million repaving project. It focused on pedestrian safety and connectivity throughout the park. More parking spaces were also added. Get prepared: The best views of the iconic arches and sandstone of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is from the water, but rangers warn you must be outfitted for the adventure on Lake Superior. As summer heats up, the National Park Service put out a warning to kayakers to pause before they paddle out this season. Here’s the three pieces of gear that are an absolute must before taking off. Save the date: With the reopening of Ludington State Park comes the kickoff of its summer entertainment series. The Friends of Ludington State Park Summer Series will begin on Tuesday, July 1. Seventeen programs are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays through August. Most of them will be at the park’s amphitheater, which is situated in a peaceful, wooded area. |
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