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February 19, 2021
An 'occasional lapse in the restraint of tongue:' Michigan's Mike Shirkey problem isn't going away Michigan’s highest-ranking senator has repeatedly used sexist language when referring to the governor, used the word “hoax” when describing the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, insinuated without evidence there was some election fraud, called one of the largest employers in his district his “No. 1 enemy” and got censured by local members of his own party. While his latest eyebrow-raising statements in a candid video recording leaked by the Hillsdale County Republicans have earned him a barrage of criticism and unflattering national media coverage, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey faces no immediate repercussions. READ MORE ►The 'bats**t crazy' jab, 'religious freedom,' attack ads and leaked recordings -- this is the Mike Shirkey timeline Pfizer and Moderna vaccines work against new COVID variants, study finds New reports suggest the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for COVID-19 can protect people against new coronavirus variants, including one first seen in South Africa called B.1.351. The reports were published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. For the Pfizer vaccine, which is manufactured in Michigan, researchers at Pfizer and the University of Texas Medical Branch genetically engineered the virus to carry some of the mutations found in B.1.351 and tested them against blood samples taken from 15 people who had received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine. MORE $3.3M contemporary home on Lake Macatawa with wine room, elevator Who doesn't want a Michigan lake house? And this one comes with an elevator. Yes, an elevator. Just think: it's summer and you are lounging in the sun, looking out at beautiful Lake Macatawa with a glass of wine in your hand. It's an especially lovely thought on a cold winter day. Well, imagine away on this chilly morning as you click through the photos of this sleek home for sale near Holland. It offers five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and is on the market for $3.3 million. Check it out: MORE For four years, she has waited for her shot. Highly energetic from warm-ups to the buzzer, Byron senior Abby Thomas has always been known for her heart. The 17-year-old cheers from the bench, game after game for her teammates with each basket scored. She attends practice and team bonding activities with the same vigor she brings courtside. On Wednesday night at Byron High School, Thomas got her shot at breaking into the scorebook as she checked into the game in the fourth quarter against Webberville. MORE The water flowing through the dam in Hell, the tiny Michigan town located about 20 minutes northwest of Ann Arbor, has frozen over. So, yes, Hell has officially frozen over. If you've never visited this tourist favorite, it's a charmer. You might think a hot day is the right time to visit Hell, but there's plenty to do here during the colder months, too. (Getting married is a popular option). We took a trip recently to take in the sights and sounds of Hell frozen over. Enjoy this devilishly fun video:WATCH Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
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