Plus, lay offs are coming to an U.P. paper mill
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 |
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In today's newsletter, over 1,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield UAW workers walk out on strike, donations soar 85 percent at Hillsdale College and Keweenaw Peninsula aims to break world record for the most people wearing plaid. |
10 great local pizza places in Grand Rapids |
Deep dish, thin-crust, Detroit style and more, there are endless ways to enjoy a slice of pizza. We've rounded up a list of 10 great pizza places in the Grand Rapids area for you to try. If you're in the Muskegon area, check out these five options. Bell’s Brewery is adding a seasonal beer to its lineup. The recently unveiled Oberon Eclipse is a citrus wheat ale with notes of orange and coriander. The taste is perfect for the fall and winter seasons, Bell’s said in a Sept. 13 news release that announced the new beer. Speaking off drinks, here are five great dive bars in Jackson County. |
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Isle Royale Seaplanes is offering fall color flights through September and October. (Photo courtesy Isle Royale Seaplanes) |
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Over 1,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield UAW workers walk out on strike |
Picket line: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan workers represented by the United Auto Workers walked out of work Wednesday after the union and health insurance giant were unable to reach a deal on a new contract. Still negotiating: The United Auto Workers have entered the final phase of negotiations with Ford, Stellantis and General Motors and they remain “very far apart,” UAW President Shawn Fain said. Also in the workforce: The Escanaba Mill, a key Upper Peninsula employer, will temporarily lay off employees the first two weeks of October due to a maintenance outage and low demand for paper. |
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Donations soar 85 percent at Trump-supporting Michigan college since 2017 |
Cashing in: Hillsdale College, long an important institution for conservative intellectuals, became increasingly tied to former president Donald Trump's administration. Donations have soared 85 percent at the private liberal arts college since 2017. More dorms: The state’s newly adopted budget includes a $40-million earmark for a new dormitory on the campus of the Michigan School for Deaf, the biggest such set-aside for any institution in Genesee County this year. In Jackson: More than a dozen Jackson College students spoke during the Jackson College Board of Trustee’s meeting Monday night to tell college administrators they’ve experienced racism and harassment at the school. |
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Here’s how Hurricane Lee will improve Michigan’s weekend weather |
Nice weather: Michigan could have less rain and warmer temperatures this weekend thanks to Hurricane Lee. Slated to make landfall as a tropical storm in the northeastern U.S., Lee will act as a block and slow a storm system coming toward Michigan. Here is the current rain forecast for Saturday into Sunday. Historical snowfall: A century ago this week there was snow in the Upper Peninsula. It was Sept. 12, 1923 when less than an inch of snow was recorded in Iron River. According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, it is the earliest date on record for measurable snowfall in the U.P. A little warm: Michigan will see a gradual warm-up in the next 6-10 days. Extended forecasts show how hot it could get. |
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Dungeon of Doom mailbag: Can Lions avoid letdown against Seahawks in home opener? |
Take a listen: Kyle and Ben are back after the thrilling win in Kansas City, and they’re opening up the mailbag. Lots of folks are wondering about the status of Taylor Decker’s injured ankle, why the Lions are taking things slow with Jahmyr Gibbs and how to avoid a letdown on Sunday against Seattle. Global players: Starting in 2024, the NFL is allowing each of its 32 clubs to include one international player on their practice squads, aiming to increase global diversity and opportunities for athletes. High school sports: Saginaw Hertirage wide receiver Braylon Isom continues to climb the all-time state lists and he just surpassed all-time great Charles Rogers. |
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Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula aims to break world record for most people wearing plaid |
Get dressed: Event organizers for Keweenaw Plaidurday are seeking to break the current Guinness World Record for most people wearing plaid. Participants are invited to wear plaid-patterned clothing at a gathering at the Houghton High School football field on Friday, Oct. 6 at 12:45 p.m. Taking flight: Starting in late September, Isle Royale Seaplanes in Hancock is offering 30-minute fall color flights over some of the Upper Peninsula’s most scenic spots. Dine outside: Ludington will soon be blooming with fall colors, this Lake Michigan beach town has five prime places to sit outside, breath in the crisp autumn air, and enjoy a tasty meal. |
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It's going to be a great day. |
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