In today's newsletter, Kent County’s library system receives nation’s highest award, some of the biggest stars in sports history are coming to Michigan and an advocate says MSU delayed release of Nassar documents for nearly 2 years for ‘a pittance.’ |
Michigan is blooming with beauty |
The second annual Alpena Flower Festival, touted by event organizers as “Michigan’s most creative floral festival,” is happening this Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 9. Further north, Mackinac Island is gearing up for one of its biggest parties of the season. The 10-day Lilac Festival is set to kick off on June 7 and is packed with events, activities and photo-worthy moments before it wraps up on June 16. In the Upper Peninsula, Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba is now open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for self-guided tours. |
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The Saginaw Spirit team celebrates during the parade after winning the Memorial Cup on Monday, June 3, 2024. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com) |
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Thunderstorm forecast this week may be tamed some by timing, sky conditions |
We have one real legit round of rain and thunderstorms this week. We also have a spotty thunderstorm pattern and a cool batch of thundershowers. Today, there could be a few scattered thunderstorms across northern Lower Michigan. Southern Michigan should stay dry until Wednesday’s storms. Skywatching: June is finally here, ushering in a new summer stargazing season and some sweet celestial events. This month, Northern Hemisphere skywatchers will be treated to bright, beautiful planets, the full Strawberry Moon, and balmier nights for admiring the skies. Garden Talk: If you love your lilies in your garden, you may be living a gardening nightmare. The lily leaf beetle is eating its way across Michigan’s lilies. Here’s a secret to save your flowers. |
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Kent County’s library system receives nation’s highest award |
'Affirmation of the commitment': The Kent District Library was one of five public libraries across the U.S. to receive the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the nation’s highest honor given to libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Awesome: Fourth-grader Ellis Richardson was crowned the winner of the Michigan Doodle for Google contest for his vision of a better world. He's now one of 55 finalists in the national Doodle for Google competition. Know someone?: Nominations are now open for the 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year program. To be eligible for selection, teachers must have a valid Michigan teaching certificate, at least five years of teaching experience and be in good standing with their district. |
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MSU delayed release of Nassar documents for nearly 2 years for ‘a pittance,’ advocate says |
'Delayed accountability': For years, MSU said they wouldn’t release thousands of documents related to the Larry Nassar case because of ongoing insurance litigation. Now, the timing of the settlements has drawn renewed criticism from advocates for Nassar’s victims. It was a violent start to begin a new month as three people were shot and killed in the Grand Rapids area in under a 24-hour span. The killings mark the second occasion in nearly seven months where gun violence claimed three lives in one day within city limits. Despite that statistic, Grand Rapids is still a safe place to be, the city’s top cop said. In public interest: The names, addresses, phone numbers and credit card details of Ticketmaster customers may have been uncovered as part of a data breach announced by Live Nation last week. |
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Some of the biggest stars in sports history are coming to Michigan this weekend |
You have a chance to meet some of the best who have ever played the games, and that’s not an overstatement. We’re talking the likes of Barry Sanders, Joe Montana, Thurman Thomas, Andre Rison, many of the World Series champion ‘84 Tigers, Vladimir Konstantinov and many more. It’s part of a star-studded lineup coming to the first Detroit Sports Spectacular, taking place from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Admission and autograph tickets can be purchased here. Tickets can also be purchased at the event. More in sports: With a few moments of sleep behind them, Saginaw Spirit players were celebrated with a special parade Monday where the Memorial Cup trophy was the centerpiece after a 4-3 win over London gave Saginaw its first championship in the history of its franchise. |
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Epic Michigan Central concert to feature Diana Ross, Big Sean, Jack White, Fantasia |
Organizers promised “iconic,” and it looks like they’ve delivered. Some of the biggest names in Detroit music history will perform in front of one of the most majestic buildings in the entire country, the restored Michigan Central Station. The grand opening concert will take place on Thursday, June 6. Michigan’s oldest cheese shop: Wilson’s Cheese Shoppe, located off M-13 in Northern Bay County, is turning 85 and kicking off its anniversary celebration this month as Pinconning hosts its annual cheese festival. Real estate: On the shores of North Lake Leelanau sits a craftsman estate that is the epitome of Up North living and is MLive's House of the Week. The property features 120 feet of frontage on North Lake Leelanau, boasts over 4,000 square-feet of living space and is listed for $3,295,000. |
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