Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City welcomes audiences to a captivating rendition of “Talley’s Folly,” the esteemed 1980 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lanford Wilson. Positioned as the second installment in The Talley Trilogy, between “Talley & Son” and “Fifth of July,” the play transports viewers to 1944 within the confines of an abandoned Missouri boathouse....
Nurse Faces Charges for Allegedly Falsifying Records After Elderly Patient’s Fall
In a troubling case from East Lansing, a Michigan nurse is facing charges for allegedly falsifying the medical records of an elderly patient following a fall. Tessy I. Idusuyi, 49, is accused of placing false information on a medical chart and fourth-degree vulnerable adult abuse. The charges stem from an incident at the Ingham County...
Man’s Attempt to Redirect River Flow at Sleeping Bear Dunes Leads to Sentencing
A Michigan man has been sentenced to five years probation after being convicted of tampering with the natural flow of the Platte River at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Andrew Blair Howard, 63, was found guilty of vandalism and tampering, actions that have led to significant penalties and a ban from all National Park Service...
Michigan Judge Lifts Barriers to Abortion Access with New Ruling
In a significant victory for reproductive rights advocates, a Michigan judge has issued a preliminary injunction against several restrictive state abortion laws. The ruling, handed down on Tuesday, halts the enforcement of Michigan’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period before receiving an abortion, as well as the state’s “informed consent” law and a ban on advanced practice...
Michigan State Police Nab Coffee Shop Burglar with Public Assistance
In a commendable act of community vigilance, a newspaper delivery driver played a pivotal role in thwarting a burglary at Cattleman’s Coffee in Grass Lake Township, Jackson County. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 24, prompted swift action from local authorities following a timely notification by the vigilant driver. The...
Whitmer Takes Action: Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Formed After Rochester Hills Shooting
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order on Thursday establishing the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. This initiative aims to reduce firearm-related violence by providing policy recommendations. The task force’s creation follows a recent incident on June 15, when a gunman opened fire at a Rochester Hills splash park, injuring nine people, including two...
Justice Served: Former Police Chief Sentenced for Drug Crimes
In a stunning turn of events, former Hartford Police Chief Tressa Beltran has been sentenced to prison for her involvement in drug dealing activities while serving as police chief. The sentencing took place before the Honorable Judge Kathleen M. Brickley in the 36th Circuit Court in Van Buren County. Beltran received a sentence of 40...
Hamtramck’s Bon Bon Bon: A Sweet Success Story
Is there anything more universally delicious than chocolate? Think about it: it’s a staple sweet treat and, on more than one occasion, has mended a broken heart during a binge eating session. The art of creating those decadent chocolate treats we love is truly an art form and one not just anyone can master. According...
End of an Era: Rite Aid to Shut Down All Michigan Stores, Impacting Local Communities
PINCKNEY — Residents of Pinckney are reeling from the news that their local Rite Aid pharmacy is set to close its doors, part of a broader decision by the chain to shutter nearly all of its locations across Michigan and Ohio. The closure includes the sole Rite Aid store located at 75 S. Dexter St....
Special July 4 Parking Fees Announced for Michigan City’s Washington Park
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department announced on Friday that there will be special event parking fees in effect for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, July 4. This change aims to manage the increased influx of visitors expected at Washington Park. On July 4, cars and motorcycles without...