What stores are open, closed on Christmas in Michigan? Your guide

What stores are open, closed on Christmas in Michigan? Your guide

The holiday season is here and Christmas, a time for gift giving and feasts shared with family and friends, is a few weeks away. Michigan residents should prepare their shopping ahead of time, however, because many stores will be closed on Christmas Day. The holiday is Dec. 25, a Wednesday this year. Christmas is a … Read more

What stores are open, closed on Christmas in Michigan? Your guide

What stores are open, closed on Christmas in Michigan? Your guide

The holiday season is here and Christmas, a time for gift giving and feasts shared with family and friends, is a few weeks away. Michigan residents should prepare their shopping ahead of time, however, because many stores will be closed on Christmas Day. The holiday is Dec. 25, a Wednesday this year. Christmas is a … Read more

Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum moving to West Bloomfield Township

Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum moving to West Bloomfield Township

The pinballs have been saved from the wrecking ball, says the Facebook page of Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum. “Bing bing! Free game!” This nostalgia-soaked arcade of game-playing, beloved by kids as well as young-at-heart adults, will dodge demolition by moving a mile north, from Farmington Hills to West Bloomfield, says Jeremy Yagoda, who inherited the … Read more

Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum moving to West Bloomfield Township

Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum moving to West Bloomfield Township

The pinballs have been saved from the wrecking ball, says the Facebook page of Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum. “Bing bing! Free game!” This nostalgia-soaked arcade of game-playing, beloved by kids as well as young-at-heart adults, will dodge demolition by moving a mile north, from Farmington Hills to West Bloomfield, says Jeremy Yagoda, who inherited the … Read more

Protecting the Owyhee Canyonlands appears to be up to Biden

Protecting the Owyhee Canyonlands appears to be up to Biden

The Owyhee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon is known as Oregon’s Grand Canyon. (Courtesy of Center for Western Priorities) Instead of implementing meaningful protections for the Oregon side of the Owyhee Canyonlands, politicians have missed the opportunity to take effective action to protect this stunning area in southeast Oregon.  Two bills introduced into Congress to protect … Read more

Asotin County OKs new budget

Asotin County OKs new budget

Dec. 10—ASOTIN — Asotin County officials signed off Monday on a $43.7 million budget for 2025. The projected numbers are almost $1 million above this year’s general fund operating budget because of cost-of-living raises, indigent defense, the new Asotin County Jail and liability insurance increases, said Chris Kemp, chief operations officer. Asotin County employs an … Read more

Linking Legacy Trail to Warm Mineral Springs may become reality

Linking Legacy Trail to Warm Mineral Springs may become reality

Exciting prospect: Trail-to-Springs link The plan to link the Legacy Trail to Warm Mineral Springs is exciting and will benefit all residents of Sarasota County (“Legacy Trail connector to Warm Mineral Springs a priority for Sarasota, Manatee region,” Dec. 5). I am a frequent user of the Trail as a link to much of Sarasota … Read more

Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 9, 2024

Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 9, 2024

The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 9, 2024, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 9 drawing 35-37-40-45-51, Powerball: 24, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 9 drawing 8-6-0 2-5-1 Check … Read more

2 bodies found after building fire in eastern El Paso County

Asotin County OKs new budget

Two bodies were found after a building fire was extinguished in eastern El Paso County over the weekend, sheriff’s officials said. The El Paso County Fire Marshal’s Office classified the fire as accidental and the sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit is assisting in the death investigation, authorities announced on Monday. More: ‘Total devastation’: Canutillo fire leaves … Read more

These are the 6 best Christmas events and activities in Glendale this year

These are the 6 best Christmas events and activities in Glendale this year

Glendale is abuzz with festive events this holiday season. Between now and the end of December, families can immerse themselves in twinkly Christmas drive-thrus, walk through holiday light displays and even ice skate. The Glendale public libraries have a slew of free, family-friendly activities throughout the month, including holiday concerts. There are free and ticketed … Read more