In today's newsletter, how inflation is impacting weddings in Michigan, a look at the cost of child care in Michigan counties and one Great Lake is the odd lake out this summer. |
Today is the primary election. Here are some helpful reminders. |
By the time you are reading this, the polls are already open across Michigan for today's primary election. The polls will stay open until 8 p.m. Even if you haven't registered, you can do so today in person at your local clerk's office. To find out if you are registered and where to vote, visit michigan.gov/vote.
If you like to prepare before you head to your precinct (I know I always do), you can visit the Vote 411 website to get the info about all the candidates that are on your ballot today.
Join us at MLive.com later today for election news and results. We'll keep you updated on all the latest info.
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Child care is becoming more expensive in Michigan, relative to minimum wage. Read more below in today's newsletter. |
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A lot happened in one day regarding Michigan's 1931 abortion ban. |
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How is inflation impacting weddings? We talked to Michigan brides and wedding planners. |
Prices are up:From floral arrangements to photographers, the price of goods and services are on a steep incline, pumping up weddings budgets for 2022. It's not just weddings that are seeing prices climb. You can follow our inflation coverage here.
How much does a wedding typically cost?In Michigan, the average wedding costs $25,000, according to the 2021 Knot Real Wedding Survey, which showed weddings sprang back after a year hiatus in 2020.
We talked to brides and wedding planners: See what they had to say about the rising costs, from priorities to tips for finding the best ways to stay within your budget. |
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Where in Michigan are child care costs the highest? |
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Make-A-Wish 'heartbroken' after 2 cyclists killed during 300-mile ride in Michigan. |
Police responded to a crash Saturday morning: Police said an SUV crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, striking five cyclists participating in a ride for Make-A-Wish. Two of those who were struck died from their injuries while three were severely injured.
Victims identified: Edward Erickson, 48, of Ann Arbor, and Michael Salhaney, 57, of Bloomfield Hills, died while riding in this year’s Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour in Michigan, according to the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman charged in case: A woman accused of causing the crash did not appear to grasp the seriousness of what had happened, a prosecutor said. Mandy Benn, 42, of Ionia, was arraigned Monday on two charges of operating while intoxicated causing death.
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What's up outdoors? We have three stories about Mother Nature. |
Lake Superior is the odd lake out: Usually, the air temperature has a connection to the water temps in our Great Lakes. But this year, that's not true for Lake Superior. Here's what's going on.
Birds with backpacks? That's right! In Sleeping Bear dunes, scientists are fitting merlins with tiny tracking backpacks. Why? Well, you'll have to read the full story to find out.
Reservations required: Reservations will now be required to camp at backcountry sites at a remote state park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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We hope you have a pleasant voting experience if you are heading to the polls today.
Don't forget to check in on all the election results later tonight and tomorrow at MLive.com. Perhaps watching the democratic process will inspire you to become an MLive subscriber.
Have a lovely election day!
— Jessica Shepherd |
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