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⏳ 7 Days to the Blue Wave of the Midterm Elections

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Sometimes the first step to forgiveness, is realizing the other person was born an idiot.

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This morning on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's cloudy, cold and calm. The air is 46°F, 8°C and the water is 56°F, 13°C. Today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 65°F, 18°C and a southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

popsci.comFamily finds World War II grenade in grandfather’s basementFall cleaning gave the Michigan residents an unexpected surprise.

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A family in Paw Paw Township, Michigan was in for a big surprise while cleaning out their grandfather’s basement. Amid the clutter they discovered a vintage, possibly live grenade from World War II apparently forgotten after decades in storage. www.popsci.com/technology/f...

masoncountypress.comSea lamprey populations decline in four of five Great LakesANN ARBOR — Sea lamprey populations declined in four of the five Great Lakes in 2026, including Lake Michigan, according to new estimates released Monday, Oct. 19, by the Great Lakes Fishery Commissio...

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“Sea lamprey control remains one of the Great Lakes’ greatest fisheries management success stories,” said Earl Provost, chairman of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. www.masoncountypress.com/2026/10/20/s...

einnews.comMichigan School of Botanical Medicine: Clinical Herbalism Rooted in Community CareIn Dexter and Ypsilanti, Michigan, the school connects hands-on learning and clinical reasoning with a decade of community care.

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The Michigan School of Botanical Medicine's a community-rooted, mutual aid framework for herbal education, evidence-based herbalism as a parallel care infrastructure that works alongside pharmaceuticals, physicians and therapists. www.einnews.com/pr_news/9522...

thealpenanews.comDeer crashes peak each fall in Michigan: here’s what to knowLANSING — Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes. October through December accounted for more than 40% of the 58,324 vehicle-deer crashes reported statew...

Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes. October through December accounted for more than 40% of the vehicle-deer crashes with November having the highest number of crashes. www.thealpenanews.com/news/local-n...

⏳ 8 Days to the Blue Wave of the Midterm Elections

If at first you don't succeed, we have a lot in common.

This morning on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's windy, cold and clear. The air is 53°F, 12°C and the water is 59°F, 16°C. Today will be partly sunny again, with a high near 65°F, 18°C and a northwest wind around 5 mph.

hoodline.comKristen Kish Headlines Saugatuck Food & Wine FestivalTop Chef host Kristen Kish is coming home to Michigan to headline a brand-new food and wine festival.

Saugatuck, Michigan will host the inaugural "Art Coast Food & Wine Festival," a three-day event running November 5-7th. More than a dozen chefs are scheduled to take part, cooking, teaching, demonstrating and tasting, plus a dozen area wineries will be there to pour. hoodline.com/2026/10/top-...

bbc.comThe enduring mystery of the Loch Ness MonsterFrom sonar scans to eyewitness accounts, discover why the Loch Ness Monster mystery refuses to fade.

"Robson Green travels to Scotland to visit Loch Ness, where the mythical Loch Ness Monster is believed to inhabit. He meets Adrian Shine, who in 1987 led a massive search to investigate unexplained sonar activity in the lake." www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...

masoncountypress.comCapt. Wallace Van Dyke: From the pilothouse to the maritime museumThis Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sable Points Media. Masters of the Ludington Steamers Stories of Ludington’s cross-lake rail...

When Capt. Wallace Henry Van Dyke died aboard the railroad carferry Pere Marquette in 1936, he left behind a maritime career that spanned more than four decades, from wooden sailing schooners to the steam-powered carferries of the Pere Marquette Railway. www.masoncountypress.com/2026/10/24/c...

northernexpress.comInside Manistee’s Ghost ShipEach October, the City of Milwaukee is overrun by the dead and the undead, from vampires and werewolves to zombies and mummies. Visitors find their nightm…

Each October, the S.S. City of Milwaukee, docked in Manistee, Michigan is overrun by the dead and the undead, from vampires and werewolves to zombies and mummies. Visitors find their nightmares have come to life. www.northernexpress.com/news/feature...

northernexpress.comHaunted LeelanauHaunted lighthouses. Ghost towns. Strange phenomena. Leelanau County has more than its fair share of spooky lore and eerie legends. Is all the supernatura…

"Haunted lighthouses. Ghost towns. Strange phenomena. Leelanau County has more than its fair share of spooky lore and eerie legends." www.northernexpress.com/news/feature...

⏳ 9 Days to the Blue Wave of the Midterm Elections

I just read an article about the dangers of drinking and it scared the bejusus out of me. That's it! No more reading!

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's calm, cold and overcast. The air is 48°F, 9°C and the water is 57°F, 14°C. Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 65°F, 18°C and a south southwest wind around 8 mph.

specials.michigandaily.comThe Michigan Daily presents Best of Ann Arbor 2026The Michigan Daily is back with another Best of Ann Arbor edition, highlighting the city’s premier eats, drinks, treats and all the rest.

From gameday tailgates to farmers markets, there’s no shortage of places in Ann Arbor to enjoy the city and bask in the autumn sun before winter creeps in. Cafes, bars and everything in between form an incredible city to make memories. specials.michigandaily.com/2026/best-of...

I know Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, Judo, Aikido and lots of other scary words.

cbc.caThe chicks aren't alright: How plummeting baby loon numbers may 'signal looming population declines' | CBC NewsA new study published Thursday in the journal FACETS reveals severe declines in loon chick populations across North America over the past three decades or more.

The haunting call of the common loon may be getting less common amid "substantial" North American declines, new research suggests — www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

⏳ 10 Days to the Blue Wave of the Midterm Elections

statenews.comExclusive: How George Blaha’s 50 years calling MSU football shaped MSU history - The State NewsMSU football play-by-play commentator George Blaha is celebrating his 50th season announcing the Spartans. At 81, Blaha said he still loves what he does and continues to rely on that passion, even tho...

At 81, George Blaha knows his career will eventually come to an end, but he isn't ready to put a date on it. He said he expects to recognize when the time is right to step away, though he doesn't believe that moment is here just yet. statenews.com/article/2026...

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's calm, cold and a little hazy. The air is 45°F, 7°C and the water is 56°F, 13°C. After the haze burns off it will be mostly sunny with a high near 65°F, 18°C and a light southwest wind.

⏳ 11 Days to the Red Undertow of the Midterm Elections

mlive.comThis restored 1870 Michigan lighthouse sits at the 45th parallel with 650 acres of trails wrapping around itTwo adjoining parks at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula offer nearly 10 miles of interconnecting trails between Grand Traverse Bay’s East and West arms, with shoreline views, forests and a restored 18...

At the very northwest tip of Michigan's lower peninsula sits Old Mission Peninsula, where the land narrows between the East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay. It's one of northern Michigan’s most scenic outdoor destinations. www.mlive.com/life/2026/10...

Michigan's farmers are using agritourism to bring customers directly to their farms by using corn mazes, cider mills, petting zoos, haunted houses and other attractions. Giving small and medium sized farmers an additional source of needed income. www.thealpenanews.com/news/michiga...

mlive.comMichigan has 44,000 acres of apple orchards. See which counties have the most.Michigan is one of the nation’s top apple producers, but its orchards aren’t evenly distributed across the state. Check out our county-by-county map.

Michigan has more than 44,000 acres of apple orchards and produced 1.1 billion pounds of apples in 2025. We rank third in the U.S. for apple production. www.mlive.com/data/2026/10...

⏳ 11 Days to the Blue Wave of the Midterm Elections

Team work is important; it helps to put the blame on someone else.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's hazy, cold and calm. The air is 42°F, 6°C and the water is 57°F, 14°C. After the haze burns off it will be another classic fall day, sunny with a high near 63°F, 17°C and a light southeast wind.

youtube.comTrump lashes out at reporters asking if the US waived sanctions on Russia in exchange for HubbardYouTube video by Associated Press

"People need to see the real me!" - Donald Trump. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndZW...

nytimes.comDiscovery of New Fake Pollster, Wedgewood, Puts a Spotlight on Trust in Surveys (Gift Article)A supposed pollster had released a series of midterm surveys that were picked up by well-known polling aggregators. But on Tuesday, the group acknowledged that almost all of its work was fake.

In June, Wedgewood Polls released a survey that showed state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) down to single-digit support in her bid for the Senate nomination. On Tuesday, Wedgewood said its data wasn’t real. McMorrow blames the fake poll for her campaign’s collapse. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/u...

wemu.orgWashtenaw County to offer free public transportation to polls on Election DayWashtenaw County is offering free public transportation to the polls on Election Day. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan's Washtenaw County is offering free public transportation to the polls on Election Day. It includes the county’s three main public transportation entities, TheRide, WAVE, and People’s Express. Even in rural areas where public transportation options are limited. www.wemu.org/wemu-news/20...

What's the top candies by state? Americans buy plenty of candy. Sales set a record in 2025; $55 billion. Virtually every American household (99.8%) purchased chocolate, candy, gum, or mints at least once, with Halloween accounting for roughly 18.4% of annual sales. www.innerbody.com/top-candies-...

wemu.orgU-M report shows Michigan water infrastructure needs nearly $40 billion in fixesMichigan’s water infrastructure needs billions of dollars in repairs to maintain safety for the public. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

A new report by the University of Michigan shows $39.6 billion is needed over the next 20 years to bring Michigan’s water infrastructure up to code. www.wemu.org/wemu-news/20...

⏳ 12 Days to the Blue Wave of the Midterm Elections

How about those awkward moments when you're in a group meeting and your stomach decides to do all the talking?

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's overcast, cold and calm. The air is 41°F, 5°C and the water is 56°F, 13°C. Another beautiful fall day, sunny with a high near 63°F, 17°C along the lake, warmer inland and a slight wind.

⏳ 13 Days to the Blue Wave of the Midterm Elections

Always identify who to blame in an emergency.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's calm. cold and clear. The air is 43°F, 6°C and the water is 56°F, 13°C. Today will be a beautiful fall day - sunny with a high near 60°F, 16°C and an light southern wind.

wcmu.orgEarly voting is about to start for most of Michigan. Here's what to knowMidland County Director of Elections Ann Manary explains how to vote early and what to expect at the polls.

"Early voting is nine days of voting prior to the election. So, it starts the second Saturday before the election. So, in this case, it would be October 24th is when early voting would start and it runs all the way to November 1st." www.wcmu.org/local-region...

mlive.comWildfire in U.P. derails Michigan’s cougar capture plans near MarquetteMichigan DNR wildlife officials want to collar a cougar to understand how they use Great Lakes forests.

"In 2025, officials confirmed 42 cougars in 39 sightings in Michigan. Among them were two kittens spotted by a motorist in Ontonagon County on March 6 and an adult cougar with two juveniles photographed by a nearby trail camera on Dec. 6." www.mlive.com/environment/...

candgnews.comHoudini died in Detroit on Halloween 1926 and is still a household name - C & G NewspapersMETRO DETROIT — Harry Houdini’s name resonates with magic, mystery and the unknown nearly 100 years after his death on Oct. 31, 1926, and he continues to influence generations of people and magicians ...

Houdini started performing in Detroit at the age of 17, just as the vaudeville movement was beginning to blossom. At the age of 52 while staring at the Garrick Theater in Detroit, he contracted appendicitis and died in the hospital on Oct. 31st 1926, 100 years ago. www.candgnews.com/articles/fea...

Some of Detroit, Michigan's oldest bars are still open to this very day! Including the Two Way Inn, Jacoby's German Biergarten, Nancy Whiskey Pub and Abick's Bar. Here's a look at Detroit's oldest bars that are still serving customers today. www.freep.com/picture-gall...

⏳ 14 Days to the Blue Wave of the Midterm Elections

Don't spell part backwards. It's a trap.

At sunrise on the state park beach in Holland, Michigan it's calm. cold and foggy. The air is 39°F, 4°C and the water is 56°F, 13°C. Once the fog burns off it will be sunny, with a high near 63°F, 17°C and a east wind.