Winds batter Michigan leaving thousands without power
Winds across Michigan caused widespread outages with 7,591 Consumers Energy customers in the dark by mid afternoon. Allegan Ionia Muskegon Ottawa counties reported hundreds affected while Indiana Michigan Power had a few hundred outages in southwest Michigan. Consumers urged staying 25 feet from downed lines and to call 911 or 800-477-5050 for help. Crews are deployed but restoration times depend on weather.
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False tip about body found in Norton Shores
Norton Shores police say a social media tip about a body at Airline Road and Getty Street is false. The MSP and Norton Shores police reviewed tips, divers search a private area, but no evidence of a body was found. The force will investigate the tipper and urge caution until confirmation in the Jessica Heeringa case. Jeffrey Willis remains imprisoned for murder and kidnapping.
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Great Lakes Elementary Welcomes Therapy Dog Milo
Great Lakes Elementary in PARK TWP West Ottawa welcomed Milo a four month old English black lab as the district s first therapy dog He will work full time at the school after training at Green Acres Lab in Highland Milo was a gift from West Ottawa s 2019 senior class The dog will visit the school during the year and staff will receive training on how to implement his support for students
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Great Lakes
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Highland
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West Michigan cities among nation’s healthiest housing markets
Smart Asset ranks five Michigan cities in the top 10 for healthiest markets with Jenison fourth Walker fifth Northview eighth and Wyoming ninth. West Michigan Lakeshore Realtors leader Dale Zahn cites strong schools lakeshore appeal and improving jobs as factors driving residents to stay and attract new buyers.
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