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LOST & FOUND: ONE EMU
CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP - If you are missing your emu this morning, the Kent County Sheriff Department may be able to help you out.
The department received calls reporting an emu (a large, flightless bird from Australia) running through traffic on Patterson Avenue near the Kent-Barry-Allegan County Line. The bird took off for several miles until a farm owner and his daughter riding ATV's herded the bird into a pen.
Deputies believe the bird escaped from somewhere in northern Allegan or Barry County.
The unknown owner of the bird is urged to contact the Kent County Sheriff Department: 616-632-6100.
KIDS TO RIDE FREE IN LATEST LAKE EXPRESS PROMOTION
MUSKEGON - When business slumps, businesses offer more.
That's the idea behind the latest promotion at the Lake Express high-speed ferry out of Muskegon.
Until July 1, kids under 18 ride free on the ferry's route from Muskegon to Milwaukee. That would save $115 for a family of four just one way.
The president of the Lake Express says he doesn't want the economy to keep families from traveling.
By comparison, the ferry's chief competitor, the S.S. Badger out of Ludington, charges $49 for a child's round-trip ticket.
"BIKE TO WORK" ENCOURAGES YOU TO PEDDLE MORE
KALAMAZOO - The second annual "Bike To Work" even will be held today.
Sponsored by the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the event kick off at noon with a light lunch and encouragement from speakers on biking, wellness, and healthy lifestyle activities.
The event is free at the Arcadia Creek Festival site in downtown Kalamazoo.
FISH FARMING WEST MICHIGAN'S NEXT BIG THING?
MUSKEGON - Aquaculture could become a new industry for West Michigan.
Groups like the Michigan Aquaculture Association are working to establish farm fishing on this side of the state. Supporters say it would create jobs and be another way to provide local food while the state looks for ways to diversify the struggling economy.
But others aren't so sure.
John Nelski, who owns a five-acre hatchery in Muskegon Township, says start-up costs are very expensive.
NO NEWS TO YOU: GAS PRICES UP
DEARBORN - Gas prices on average in Michigan are up 16 cents per gallon, according to AAA Michigan.
The auto club said today the statewide average price of a gallon on unleaded is $2.28.
While that is a jump week-to-week, the going price for gasoline is $1.56 lower than a year ago.
Gas in Michigan is cheapest in Marquette ($2.22) and most expensive in both Ann Arbor and the Saginaw/Bay City areas ($2.31).
LOST & FOUND: ONE EMU
CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP - If you are missing your emu this morning, the Kent County Sheriff Department may be able to help you out.
The department received calls reporting an emu (a large, flightless bird from Australia) running through traffic on Patterson Avenue near the Kent-Barry-Allegan County Line. The bird took off for several miles until a farm owner and his daughter riding ATV's herded the bird into a pen.
Deputies believe the bird escaped from somewhere in northern Allegan or Barry County.
The unknown owner of the bird is urged to contact the Kent County Sheriff Department: 616-632-6100.
KIDS TO RIDE FREE IN LATEST LAKE EXPRESS PROMOTION
MUSKEGON - When business slumps, businesses offer more.
That's the idea behind the latest promotion at the Lake Express high-speed ferry out of Muskegon.
Until July 1, kids under 18 ride free on the ferry's route from Muskegon to Milwaukee. That would save $115 for a family of four just one way.
The president of the Lake Express says he doesn't want the economy to keep families from traveling.
By comparison, the ferry's chief competitor, the S.S. Badger out of Ludington, charges $49 for a child's round-trip ticket.
"BIKE TO WORK" ENCOURAGES YOU TO PEDDLE MORE
KALAMAZOO - The second annual "Bike To Work" even will be held today.
Sponsored by the Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the event kick off at noon with a light lunch and encouragement from speakers on biking, wellness, and healthy lifestyle activities.
The event is free at the Arcadia Creek Festival site in downtown Kalamazoo.
FISH FARMING WEST MICHIGAN'S NEXT BIG THING?
MUSKEGON - Aquaculture could become a new industry for West Michigan.
Groups like the Michigan Aquaculture Association are working to establish farm fishing on this side of the state. Supporters say it would create jobs and be another way to provide local food while the state looks for ways to diversify the struggling economy.
But others aren't so sure.
John Nelski, who owns a five-acre hatchery in Muskegon Township, says start-up costs are very expensive.
NO NEWS TO YOU: GAS PRICES UP
DEARBORN - Gas prices on average in Michigan are up 16 cents per gallon, according to AAA Michigan.
The auto club said today the statewide average price of a gallon on unleaded is $2.28.
While that is a jump week-to-week, the going price for gasoline is $1.56 lower than a year ago.
Gas in Michigan is cheapest in Marquette ($2.22) and most expensive in both Ann Arbor and the Saginaw/Bay City areas ($2.31).
